Tennessee

Public Art in Overton Square Memphis

Memphis has a surprising and intriguing amount of quality public art installations sprinkled throughout the city, especially in the more trendy areas such as Overton Square. Various artsy areas also have fun art walks with food trucks, opening receptions, snacks, and lots of art eye candy.

In Overton Square, there […]

2017-11-11T22:35:09-08:00November 2, 2017|

National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis

The National Ornamental Metal Museum is an unexpected attraction in Memphis, located on a high bank above the Mississippi River. The museum includes a fairly wide range of exhibits, including gallery shows of very fine metalwork, jewelry, artistic forms, and experiments. Another building includes more historical and heavier […]

2016-05-04T20:01:44-07:00February 21, 2016|

Beale Street in Memphis

Beale Street is a renowned music and nightlife hot spot in downtown Memphis, known especially for its many blues musicians and good southern food. While there, we saw the sights and sounds, including live music that is easy to find virtually every night of the week. For dinner, […]

2016-05-04T19:46:58-07:00February 21, 2016|

Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis

A visit to Graceland is a surprisingly well put together homage to a cultural icon, flawed person, 1950s – 1970s culture, family man to some, and god to others. It is both sentimental and over the top, and deep down it says much not only about Elvis but also […]

2016-04-21T10:15:01-07:00February 21, 2016|
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