![]() ![]() Beck and Call is a whiskey bar and lounge on top of the Hyatt Centric Beale Street, with incredible views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Memphis. Grab a Rooftop Drink at Beck & CallĬame for the cocktails, stayed for the views. Learn about the story of Stax and marvel at its jaw-dropping collection – Isaac Hayes’ Gold Cadillac, an impressive Hall of Records, and more. Martin Luther King, Stax nor the Satellite Record Shop were touched out of respect. Even in the arson attacks during race riots following the assassination of Dr. As Steve Cropper reminisces in the opening film, “Color never came through the door.” In fact, it came to be known as Soulsville – an anchor of the community. Perhaps one of the things that was most compelling about Stax was it’s transcendence of racial differences at a time where Memphis was most divided. ![]() The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. Tour the Stax Museum of American Soul MusicĪ story about talent, soul, and hustle. They serve an eclectic mix of delicious Syrian, Venezuelan, and Sudanese cuisine. If you’re feeling hungry, I highly recommend Global Café – an international food hall dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees. Be sure to stop by to explore all of the things to see and do. After sitting empty for 20 years, the space was revamped and hosts multiple restaurants, art galleries, shops, and more. Perched proudly in the heart of the Crosstown neighborhood is Crosstown Concourse – a mixed use development that was formerly a Sears distribution center. Explore & Grab a Bite at Crosstown Concourse The museum details the history of uprisings that pushed national civil rights forward and its impact on our culture, and the foundation of America, today. While many of us know the major turning points of the Civil Rights Movement, this is a comprehensive deep dive into both major and lesser-known events. Established in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museumis located at the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Slavery, boycotts, assassinations, separate but equal. Tour the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel If you have a sweet tooth, your taste buds will swoon at options such as S’mores Waffle Sliders and Cinnamon Sugar Donut Waffles. The local restaurant is a two-for-one special: it offers both amazing dine-in meals made to order and grab ‘n go premade food from their refrigerators. However, at Bedrock Market & Café, the menu deserves a round of applause for its ability to make real food magically delicious – nothing processed, refined or modified. If you eat literally everything like me, then usually “gluten-free, paleo, organic, grain-free,” watcha-ma-call-it would make your head spin. Day 2: Friday Breakfast at Bedrock Market & Cafe Be sure to also stop by during the day to support the cute shops and small businesses that call Beale Street home. Neon signs, electric energy, street performances, frozen cocktails – what more can you ask for? From bachelorette parties to birthdays, you’ll see people from all walks of life celebrating the vibrant history and musical scene every night. The thoroughfare is hailed as one of America’s most iconic streets – and with three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and shops, it’s a must-see. August 12th: Marc Broussard + Turnstylesīeale Street is the height of nightlife in Memphis, with live music blaring from every bar you pass by.TJuly 22nd: Son Little w/ The Sensational Barnes Brothers.July 15th: Dave Barnes w/ The Nick Black Band.July 8th: Paul Thorn w/ Amy LaVere & Will Sexton.TJuly 1st: Victor Wooten, Joseph Wooten, Roy “Futureman’ Wooten, Regi Wooten, The Wooten Brothers w/ Dottie.June 24th: Rebirth Brass Band w/ Chinese Connection Dub Embassy.June 17th: David Ryan Harris w/ Marcus Scott & KemUStry.Rock out to big time headliners and local openers on Beale Street’s biggest outdoor stage. Indulge in Bluff City’s musical spirit every Thursday this summer, with the Memphis Travel’s free GET LOUD concert series at Handy Park. Everywhere you look, you’ll find a story to be told and a song to be sang. The live music scene is BACK in Memphis, and it’s beyond amazing. ![]()
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