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On your next visit to Memphis, make sure to schedule a visit to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. This amazing facility has become one of Memphis' best known art galleries.

The Dixon has an impressive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and folk/decorative arts.

When the Dixon Gallery opened in 1976, its humble collection consisted of just 26 paintings. Through generous gifts and contributions by estates and individuals, the collection has grown to a massive 2000+ works of art.

A few years ago, Warda Stevens Stout donated her Collection of 18th century German Porcelain. This is displayed along with The Adler Pewter Collection, and The Armand Hammer Collection of Daumier Prints.

The gardens that are adjacent to the museum were created by the Dixons beginning in 1939. The gardens were carefully carved out of native Tennessee woodlands, with consideration given to the fine old trees, vista views, native Tennesee foliage, and natural climate sequences. There are beautiful private pathways that wind throughout the garden. Spend an afternoon strolling and seeing the rewards all those years of hardwork designing this garden area has produced.

The Dixon is a great way to spend an afternoon in Memphis. If you happen to be visiting during the spring or early summer, the garden area will be exploding in color with all the blooming of the flowers. Another good time to see the gardens is during the early autumn when leaves are changing and cool earthtones abound in the garden.

The Brooks is the largest Museum of Art in the great State of Tennessee and be prepared to spend a few hours being duly impressed with their collection.

At the Brooks, you will see 29 galleries with over 4,500 works of art on paper, a research library with over 5,000 volumes, and there are often special venues held at the auditorium.

The Brooks was founded in 1916, and was built with funds donated by Bessie Vance Brooks in memory of her husband, Samuel Hamilton Brooks. A museum that recognized the diverse backgrounds and contributions of all people to art and history are showcased in the massive collection at the Brooks.

The Brooks Museum's permanent collection of paintings highlights Italian Renaissance and Baroque as well as other Western European Impressionists, and other 20th-century artists.

Cubism is well represented and there are pieces from many of the artists who were directly influenced by Picasso's style of taking a simple object apart and examining it in different ways. Hence the chopped up art style of "cubism".

Additionally, you can see The Kress Collection which is a grand gathering of some of the best of his Renaissance paintings. The Brooks has one of the finest collections of English portraiture in the South, with works by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Lawrence, and Romney among others.

Impressionists include Pissarro and Renoir. Winslow Homer, Thomas Hart Benton, Childe Hassam, and Robert Henri are just a few of the Americans represented at the Brooks. Many well-known figures in contemporary art are in the Fogelman Loan Collection, including Kenneth Noland, Robert Motherwell, and Nancy Graves.

If you want to have an artfully good time on your next visit to Memphis, be sure to schedule a stop by the Brooks Museum of Art!

So, you've seen the historic sites and the regular tourist stops in this fair City, now how about something for the kids? Check out the Children's Museum of Memphis.

Admission is as follows:
Children* (Ages 1-12) $6 ;Children* under 1 are admitted free.
Senior Citizens (62+) $6 ;Adults $7

If you happen to be in a tour group, you will be pleased to know that groups of 10 or more people receive a special rate of $3.50 per person with advance reservations. A 1:5 ratio of adults to children is required of groups in order to get the discount. Hours of operation for the Children's Museum are Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-5 PM ;Sunday, 12-5 PM. Closed Mondays and Some Holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.

Exhibits your kids will get to see and participate in include Art Smart where they are invited to learn about various types of art in a hands on environment. The Bank exhibit lets your kids pretend-play they are running a bank and all the responsibilities that come with it. CityFriends is a hands on learning experience for your kids that lets them try on a myriad of jobs that run a city including banker, store owner and mayor.

Growing Healthy is an interactive excursion through a growing body that allows kids to see how good diet and nutrition is important to a growing body. Playscape Park is a great way for your kids to work off some energy. Also, check out Recycle Factory where you kids can learn the how's and why's of recycling.

The Children's Museum is a wonderful learning place to take your kids where touching and basically being a kid is not only allowed - it's encouraged!

Amid the sweet perfume of the old magnolia trees, the Woodruff-Fontaine House stands as a reminder of times past. At the time this home was built in the 1870s this French-Victorian style mansion was a star in the area then known as "Millionaire's Row".

This mansion which was the home to two very prominent Memphis families was gifted to the City of Memphis in 1936 and was vacant for many years. In 1962, The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities rescued the house which was in a great state of disrepair at this point and restored it to its former splendor.

The house was restored, many original pieces remain and other period pieces were acquired to give the house such an authentic feel, you'll swear you've stepped back in time.

The Woodruff-Fontaine House is not only a fun place to tour and see the day to day goings-on of the past, you can also schedule a meal for your tour group. If you have a group of 25 or more, the house will create a fantastic luncheon or dinner for your tour group to enjoy.

Specialities such as Rosemary apricot pork tenderloin,Grilled mixed vegetables
Spiced new potatoes and dessert or Chicken breast in phyllo dough stuffed with orange and cheese and Cranberry frozen fruit salad and much, much more are available for you to choose from.

If you'd like to do something a little different with your tour group and include a very nice meal to enjoy to boot in some elegant surroundings, think about taking a tour at the Woodruff-Fontaine House in Memphis on your next excursion into this fun city.

Libertyland is a great place to make a stop at on your next visit to Memphis. Be prepared to spend an entire day at this fun venue. There is as much for adults to do as there is for the kids to enjoy.

Libertyland has more than 20 rides, a myriad of games of chance and live entertainment in the open air theater area.

Also, Libertyland is home to the Zippin Pippin, which is North America's second oldest wooden roller coaster that is still in operation. The Zippin Pippin has yet another claim to fame, it is said that the Zippin Pippin was the favorite roller coaster of one Mister Elvis Presley.

Other rides at Libertyland boast names that hint at what you can expect, the Paratrooper takes up 2 stories and then drops you at a fast rate of speed, with a parachute opening at the last minute to slow you down to a soft landing. Other wild rides include WipeOut, The Thriller, The Rebellion, and Revolution, which is a steel roller coaster that travels at speeds up to 55 miles an hour - if you love roller coasters, this is the one for you.

Another Libertyland ride that is quite popular is Park's Peak which features an enticing combination of rock climbing and bungee jumping - you climb to the top, attach the bungee cord and jump!

The younger set will enjoy a visit to Tom Sawyer's Island where they can climb and run to their heart's content. There are also video and other games available to keep the kids busy.

If you get a snack attack, never fear! There is food aplenty at Libertyland. If you need to fill a growling tummy, choose from funnel cakes, soft ice cream, pan pizzas, hamburgers, turkey legs and more.

Make Libertyland a stop for sure on your next visit to Memphis, you'll be glad you did!

The Memphis Botanic Gardens have a long history. The gardens were founded in 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson when they also founded the City of Memphis.

Originally the gardens were to be named Bluebird Park but it was decided that the park area would be named after naturalist John James Audubon. There was already a smaller park inside the city named Audubon and a decision was made to call the new park Audubon and the smaller park Bluebird - which is now known as Tobey Park.

A great boost was given to the park in 1953 when over 2000 iris rhizomes from the gardens of Mrs. Morgan Ketchum were given to the park and the Ketchum Memorial Iris Garden was created. This marked the beginnings of the planned/donated gardens that now dot the Botonic Gardens. This garden, with its well tended areas and fountain remains a focal point for Garden visitors.

An arboretum was established in 1957 to honor W.C. Paul who died in 1951 and who was an active member of the Memphis Men's Garden Club. Mr. Paul had long dreamed of an arboretum for Memphis and after his death, his dream was realized.

Another flower donation occurred in 1958 when Mrs. Winston Michie donated over 80 varieties of magnolias in honor of her late husband. That same year a rose garden was added with over 75-species of roses.

1966 brought an outstanding feature being added - the water garden. This is a breathtaking area and often used to photography backdrops.

As you walk through the Botanical Gardens today you will see over 100,000 daffodil bulbs line both sides of the stone lined creek beds on in the south east section of the Garden to form the Charlotte Sawyer Daffodil Trail and Daffodil Hill. The latest addition to the garden was a gift to add a 5500 square foot service, production, and display greenhouse - great things are coming to the Botanical Gardens!

When you take your next vacation to Memphis, take a trip over to Overton Park located at 1928 Poplar Avenue.

This is an old-growth forest located right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Memphis. Overton Park is nearly 100-years old and you can walk the same trails Andrew Jackson and other notables strolled down in years past.

In addition to the hiking trails, there are jogging trails, nicely maintained bicycle paths, places to stop and have an impromptu picnic and even a playground for the kiddos to stretch their travel weary legs and work out some of that pent up energy.

Overton Park is also within walking distance of the Memphis College of Art, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo and Overton Park Shell - Take a stop by Rainbow Lake, a man made lake that has the illusion of rainbows touching it when storm clouds are leaving.

Another venue of interest in Overton Park is the World War I Dough Boy statue and the statue of Edward Hull Crump, former mayor of Memphis. If you like to golf you are in luck! There is a public course on the south side of the park and if you didn't bring your clubs, you can usually rent a set there.

Hours of Operation are : Dawn to 9pm. Curfews are enforced.

If you're looking for a great way to spend an afternoon communing with nature, exploring the natural beauty of Tennesee and letting your kids run off some of the kinetic energy they have stored up, make Overton Park a "must see" on your next visit to Memphis, Tennessee.

If you're visiting Memphis and you're looking for something a little off the beaten tourist path, take a stop by the Sharpe Planetarium. It is located in the historic Pink Palace Museum at 3050 Central Avenue.

They have three regular features that you can take in, depending on what your preferences are. Under the African Skies is a trip through the varied cultures of the African Continent and learn the folk tales they tell about the night sky and the stars. Legends from the major tribes such as Zulu, Masai, and Ashanti are told to show that much like Native American cultures, African cultures developed rich tales around the creation and purpose of the night sky.

There is a seasonal presentation, depending on whether it is Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer,you can see how the night sky looks over the Northern Hemisphere. You can see how ancient people saw the changing of the seasons in the night skies.

Another fun presentation at the Sharpe Planetarium is the Cowboy Astronomer. This is done by telling tales told by cowboys as well as Native Americans about the starry skies above. Among the stories that you will hear will be the Fisher story of the cruel chieftain holding the birds of summer captive, the story of the great bear that breathed life into all the stars and the Devil's Tower tale of the Seven Indian Maidens and the Bear - imprinted for all time in the stars above.

Be sure to pencil in a visit to the Sharpe Planetarium on your next visit to Memphis and you'll never see the stars and planets the same way again!

Make time to stop by the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum located no the Burkle Estate in Memphis, Tennessee. It's a simple white clapboard house built around 1849 by Jacob Burkle and was a stop along the way for the Underground Railroad.

You will see the trap doors and secret cellars that served as an escape route for many slaves. If you are a student of, or interested in American History, and African-American History in particular, this will be a somber, yet intrigung venue. There are artifacts of the terrible legacy of slavery including for sale posters of actual slaves, notices of slave sales, chains, and also a large collection of day to day items used by slaves for basic living. Cooking and eating utensils and most of it hand crafted gives a rare glimpse into how truly the hard life of a slave was.

Leaving slavery was as hazardous as being a slave. The flight to freedom meant only traveling a few miles each night and there were usually groups of slaves traveling together. Each home that as known to be friendly was a "stop" on the underground railroad to freedom.

The average tour length runs about 30-45 minutes and admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. There are good group discounts, $5 adults and $3 students. The hours of operation are Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm (summer), Wednesday - Saturday 10am-4pm (winter). If you are bringing a group larger than 10, please call ahead to reserve a time for your group.

Unless you've been trapped on a desert island for the past couple of decades, you know who B.B. King is. What you may not know, is that the legendary bluesman has opened up a string of clubs across the USA that cater to the people that love good food and good music.

One of the main munchies at the B.B. King Club are the legendary fried pickle chips that you can munch on while listening to some of the soulful sounds going down in his club.

The Memphis Blues Club features Ms. Ruby Wilson as a regular feature and she has an amazing voice. If you're going to be in Memphis, be sure to catch at least one show with Ruby in it. Another great attraction at the club is Larry Springfield who can get the house rockin' with his own brand of blues.

There is a full menu of appetizers, entrees and great desserts and if you want to follow in the footsteps of Duke Ellington and order dessert first (he always ordered dessert first in case he didn't have room at the end of a meal) at this club no one will mind.

The staff has a reputation for being friendly and accommodating and if you're in the mood for a little libation, the bars are fully loaded with your favorite beers cold on tap as well as a very nice selection of both imports and domestics in bottles.
If mixed drinks are your thing - you'll find plenty of those here too, along with a nice martini list.

If you're looking for a real blues club to visit on your next excursion into Memphis, pencil in a trip to the B.B. King's Blues Club - and you'll be guaranteed a soulfully good time!

A very interesting attraction for you to see on your tour through Memphis, Tennessee is The Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. It will help you understand and educate you on the musical ambience of this music filled city.

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music began as a very small record store in an old movie theater at the corner of McLemore Avenue and College Street in Memphis. It grew to become one of the most important music recording studios in the world. When the Capitol Theater in the heart of Soulsville USA became Stax Records in 1959, it began launching the careers of unknowns who would become icons and superstars of American music, hit after hits of soul music by artists such as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Wilson Pickett, Luther Ingram, Albert King, Booker T. and the MG's, Johnnie Taylor and many other artists whose legendary talents still remains important in the music of today. On its many labels, Stax Records also recorded such legends as Big Star, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bill Cosby and the Grammy-winning comedian Richard Pryor.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a 17,000-square-foot museum with more than 2,000 exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia celebrating the legacy of American soul music. Included are films, photographs, records, clothing, instruments, Isaac Hayes' gold-trimmed 1972 'Super Fly' Cadillac El Dorado and other artifacts from Stax Records' lively history. Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the only soul music museum in the world.

The Art Museum of the University of Memphis, Tennessee can be a trip back to the ancient times of the Egyptians. The city of Memphis' name came from the ancient city of Memphis located in Egypt.

At the pinnacle of its glory, Memphis was one of the largest and most recognizable cities in the ancient world. Surrounded by it's legendary "White Walls", palaces, massive temples, and houses were located within. Memphis was the capital of Egypt from its founding in approximately 3100 BC to the arrival of Alexander the Great in 332 BC. In 1984 the University of Memphis established the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology.

The Egyptian exhibition at the University is the largest public collection of Egyptian artifacts in the South. The Art Museum at the University of Memphis also houses an authentic African artifacts display which was assembled in the early 1970's by Naval Commander Neil Nokes, and named "The Spirit of Africa Collection. Although the Egyptian and African Exhibits are always on display there are always different exhibits that transform the interior of the Museum. The Red Thread Project, a unique effort to bring together knitters and crocheters from around the Memphis area to create artwork involving hundreds of interwoven, hand-knit hats, was recently exhibited at the Museum.

For 2006, the AMUM will be holding the 23rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, which is a competitive art exhibition of all media open to all Grad and Undergrad students enrolled in an art course in 2005. Awards at the exhibition include Best of Show, Undergraduate Award, Graduate Purchase Award, Merit Awards, and ArtLab Award. The Art Museum is open Monday thru Saturday 9 to 5 on the campus of the University of Memphis. Admission is free just remember that the museum is closed for University holidays as well as in between exhibits.

Memphis, Tennessee is all about music so much of the city centers on it being the Home of The Blues and Birthplace of Rock and Roll. Taking a musical tour of Memphis is just a great idea and there are many sites to see like Sun Studio. So what makes it so special and keeps people coming in droves year after year? Many say it a true place of music and musical history and many new artists such as U2 and many superstars of today seek it out to record some of the most popular music in the world.

The historic, tiny two room studio functions as a tourist attraction during the day, with tours taking place every half hour that tell the story of Sun Studio. Its humble start through its Rock 'n' Roll day, to its eventual 25-year dormancy and finally to its resurrection as the museum and working studio that it is still today.

In 1950 when DJ Sam Phillips opened Memphis Recording Services in an old radiator repair shop on Union Avenue, to the infamous day when an 18-year-old Elvis Presley came in to record a song for his mother. All the way to today, when artists come from around the world to capture a little bit of the Sun magic, Sun Studios has stood for one thing and one thing only: music.

Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, they all recorded here. Take a tour and see displays from the artists who recorded here, including Carl Perkins, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison and, of course, Elvis. Many visitors of Memphis say this tour is the highlight of their trip.

If you have never been to Memphis, be prepared to be wowed by some of the most beautiful and breathtaking buildings and architecture in the world. People tend to flock to this area of the south to take in the rich culture and history of the area. Memphis is like a little slice of heaven right here in the United States, especially if you get a chance to see the full force of its beauty in the Victorian Village Historic District.

For those who have not heard of Victorian Village, it is actually a section of exquisite, historic homes that were built back in the 1800s. What a wonderful trip for your entire family to see some of the gorgeous structures which still stand today. The Woodruff-Fontaine house is one of the structures that many visitors love to stop by and see. Inside, people are delighted to see what is almost a museum-like setting full of furnishings from the old days. It is truly amazing to witness. Many people say that they feel as though they have stepped back in time when they visit Victorian Village.

The Victorian Village Historic District is located between 198 and 680 Adams Avenue in lovely Memphis, Tennessee. If you are looking to plan your very own visit, Tuesdays through Saturdays are generally the best days to check things out. This is because the majority of the homes in Victorian Village are open to the viewing public on these days with the rest being open every day of the week.

If you plan to travel to Memphis, Tennessee you will undoubtedly visit Peabody Place. Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, Peabody Place is known as the cornerstone of the downtown area. Peabody Place is surrounded by many attractions of the Memphis area, such as Beale Street, the Orpheum Theater, AutoZone Park, the FedEx Forum (home of the NBAs Grizzlies), and the Peabody Hotel.

Covering an area totalling 8 city blocks, Peabody Place contains more than two million square feet of sky walks, corridors, and trolley stations. In fall 2001 the Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center was completed. This massive center has over 300,000 square feet of retailers space and over 3,000 parking spaces. Anchored by Jillian's, Tower Records, and the 22 screen Muvico Theater complex, which houses a 550-seat, 60 foot tall screen, the Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center is the ultimate in mall experiences.

With more than 80 restaurants in the area it is highly unlikely that you won't be able to find something appetizing to munch on, the biggest problem will be deciding which place to choose. From ribs and soul food at the Issac Hayes restaurant, to Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, which was built in Ireland and then shipped to Memphis, the choices of dining are limitless. While in Memphis why not stay at the world famous Peabody Hotel.

Known as the only 5 duck hotel in Memphis, the Peabody opened its doors in 1925 and has its name listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five ducks you say? A long standing tradition at The Peabody is a procession of 5 marching ducks which come down to the lobby at 11 am and return to their "Duck Palace" on the hotel roof at 5 PM. Located in the heart of "The Music City", with 464 guest rooms and 15 suites the Peabody Hotel is second to none.

Located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, the city of music, lays the four star, beautiful and historical Peabody Hotel. If you ever wanted to stay in an exclusive, luxurious hotel then this is your chance, well worth the stay. Or you may choose just to visit for a little while, take in the shops and restaurants and of course The Peabody Ducks.

The Peabody has been standing for more than 120 years. It has welcomed with open arms both visitors and newcomers to Memphis, TN. From their famous Duck March in the Grand Lobby to their four award winning restaurants, the South's Grand Hotel has charmed its guests with luxury and true Southern hospitality. Yes it's the only hotel in the world where ducks live on the roof in the duck palace and ride the elevator to the main floor and march to the lobby fountain every day at 10 AM. and 5 PM.

Conveniently located downtown Memphis gives you easy access to nearby attractions, including Peabody Place Retail and Entertainment Center, Beale Street, the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Gibson Guitar Factory. Only a short drive away, you can enjoy a trip to Elvis Presley's Graceland, the STAX Museum of American Soul Music and many other museums.

Inside you will also find Lansky's at the Peabody, named after Bernard J. Lansky, the personal tailor to Elvis Presley or the "Clothier to the King," Lansky's offers men's and women's apparel also available are Memphis souvenirs and sundries at Lansky's Newsstand. The Lucky Duck features duck-themed clothing, accessories, houseware, gift items, and souvenirs and memorabilia.

A very interesting and unique stop along your journey through Memphis, Tennessee should be The National Ornamental Metal Museum. It is the only one of its kind in the US dedicated to ornamental metalwork and a must see attraction you will always remember.

The National Ornamental Metal Museum, the first and only of its kind in the country, exhibits and showcases the artistry of metalworkers from around the world. It's located in an old, historic hospital overlooking the Mississippi River, this museum provides many galleries on two creaking hardwood floors.

Historic and beautiful objects are displayed along with metalworking demonstrations for you to see, you can watch a blacksmith at work forging works of art. The museums displays include jewel-encrusted knives, intricate silver and gold jewelry and decorative teapots, other housewares and swords and many other displays, the artwork is of the finest you will ever find.

The Anniversary Gates are incredible and many people spend long periods of time examinating the 16 foot high assembly of rosettes contributed from metal smiths all around the world. Also on the grounds of the museum is an outdoor sculpture garden and some picnic areas to enjoy.

The Riverbluff Pavilion, overlooking the Mississippi, is made from castings of a 1890's building that stood on infamous Beale Street.

The museum also has a library with over two thousand volumes, ten thousand slides, and manufacturers' catalogues, periodicals on metalworking, videotapes and drawings. The museum's collections now number some three thousand objects for you to see and learn from.

When you are in the Memphis area, you should make sure that you take in all of the great attractions that are available to you. One of these amazing attractions would have to be the stunning Peabody Place Museum. Located right in the downtown area of Memphis, this museum is a wealth of rare and priceless Asian and European art that is just waiting for you to discover it.

The Peabody Place Museum is located at 119 South Main Street, Pembroke Square on the Concourse Level in Memphis, Tennessee. Hours that you may stop by for your very own visit to the museum are from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm Tuesday through Friday and 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. The museum is closed every Monday as well as all of the major national holidays.

Stop by so you can view some of the most stunning objects to ever meet the eye. In the Peabody Place Museum you will be dazzled by great ivory carvings that are finely detailed. There are also hundreds of amazing jade sculptures on display as well. Visitors are also always impressed with the array of cinnabar and red lacquer furnishings, which includes an actual emperor throne.

Cost of admission to the museum is extremely affordable for your convenience. Prices are $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors and $4 for students with proper identification. There are also special group rates available and often times there are afternoon teas and luncheons available. If you have any questions or if you would like to inquire about special events and happenings, you may call the Peabody Place Museum at (901) 523-ARTS.

Only three blocks away from The Peabody, you will find Rachel's Salon and Day Spa. Located at 10 N. Main Street, Rachel's Salon can be found in the Dr. D.T. Porter Building.

Formerly a downtown Memphis bank, Rachel's is located next to a beautiful city park which can be viewed from inside the salon while you are receiving top notch services. Rachel Hill, the owner of Rachel's Salon and Day Spa likes to jest by telling customers that they keep their beauty secrets in the vault. You will be sure to receive genuine southern hospitality during your visit to Rachel's. If a massage is what you need, their Licensed Massage Therapists will skillfully loosen up those tight muscles with your choice of a variety of different massages.

Only first class products are used for your services at Rachel's Salon and Day Spa with the Aveda product line being the most prominent. Upcoming events at the salon include a Tourmaline Radiant Facial, Reflexology, and a detoxifying lymph drainage.

Rachel's will leave your mind, body and spirit feeling new and rejuvenated. Take in a whirlpool while you sip a detox-tea. Then over to the saunas to "sweat it out" and lastly have a relaxing massage to help your muscles expel the toxins and relax you from head to toe. Afterwards, a pure mineral wash shower and you'll be refreshed and ready for anything the world can throw at you!

At Rachel's Salon and Day Spa they are "committed to exceeding your expectations in a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere". While in the Memphis area, pamper yourself at Rachel's.

The Pink Palace Museum, in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Newly remodeled and expanded the Pink Palace Museum traces the city of Memphis' development from the time of the Spanish explorers through the Civil War and yellow fever epidemic.

Visitors can explore the natural history and culture of the Mid-South by viewing exciting exhibits, audio-visuals, and dioramas. Inside the Pink Palace Museum you can walk through a replica of the first self-serve grocery store in the country, the Piggly Wiggly, founded by Clarence Saunders. The museum boasts an award-winning medical exhibit which visitors can view to learn how health care became Memphis' largest industry.

An amazing exhibit of dinosaurs and fossils is another eye-catching experience at Pink Palace. A number of touring exhibits pass through the Pink Palace Museum year round adding freshness and diversity. Every year over 240,000 tourists visit the museum, but 1996 brought a wave of excitement to the Memphis area when the stunning Pink Palace Mansion reopened to the public revealing an all new permanent exhibit depicting life in early 20th century Memphis.

A Mid-South tradition for many years has been The Twigs Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees exhibit, which began nearly 50 years ago downtown in the basement of Goldsmith's department store. While visiting The Pink Palace Museum you can't miss the other attractions on the property such as the IMAX Theater, Sharpe Planetarium, Lichterman Nature Center, the Mallory-Neely House, the Magevney House, and the Coon Creek Science Center. The Pink Palace Museum is open 7 days a week to fit your vacation schedule.

When you are in Memphis, Tennessee, there is a great place that you should really be sure and check out. It is called Shelby Farms Park and it is loaded with all kinds of stuff to do for the entire family. Make a day of it and head out for some excitement. You can even go and ride a horse in from their stables if you like.

For anybody who is into horses and riding, Shelby Farms Park has a wonderful stable area that is full of horses for public riding. This could make for a great excursion for your entire family, especially if your children have always wanted to ride a horse. The setting and awesome landscape at Shelby Farms Park is just perfect for a great day of riding. Be sure to bring along your camera so you can get lots of photos of your riding experience to share with your friends and family.

Shelby Farms Park is a gorgeous area that is well known to everyone in the local area. Beautiful landscaping and lots of family oriented activities are waiting for you during your visit. This wonderful place is about 4,500 acres of some of the best stuff around. You can go fishing, catch a show at the amphitheater, view a great number of wildlife, go jogging and more!

No matter what you do when you are at Shelby Farms Park, you are sure to have a great time. Ride one of the beautiful horses from the stables, check out the wildlife, or go on a great hike. There is plenty of cool stuff waiting for you in Memphis.

National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee is a unique and historical place of remembrance. It was the first and is the largest museum depicting the struggle of The Civil Rights Movement.

The museum was once the Lorraine Motel This where Martin Luther King was standing giving one of his motivational speeches when he was assassinated. A small minority-owned business in downtown Memphis owned and run by Walter Lane Bailey who kept a few rooms as a shrine to Dr. King and to Bailey's wife, Lorraine, who died of a brain hemorrhage just hours after King was shot, and became well known in the area.

The museum consists of interactive multimedia exhibits that places you in the civil rights movement and learn its history from the 1600s through Rosa Parks and the freedom riders until today. Interactive displays such as an old city bus that you enter, where upon sitting down you are told to go to the back of the bus. Another of the interactive displays you will find yourself in a very small and uncomfortable jail cell like Dr. Martin Luther King and other civil rights workers who were crammed into these cells just for protesting and trying to shed some light on their fight for freedom.

It gives a sense of what it must have felt like before the civil rights movement took place and makes you wonder how that could have ever been in the land of freedom and equality.

You will travel through the voice of struggle from slavery to the civil war to the present. Prepare to spend some time here because it is a lot of information to absorb.

If you are going to be in the Memphis area, be sure that you get a chance to take in all of the wonderfully interesting historical sites. One of the most important and intriguing historical sites in this area would have to be the Motel Lorraine. This is the actual place where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.

On the evening of April 4, 1968, the Motel Lorraine came to be the site of one of the most famous assassinations in United States history. When Martin Luther King, Jr. walked out of his room at the motel for dinner, he was shot while leaning over the balcony to talk with his chauffeur. The single shot caused King to fall below where he laid dying.

Today, this historic motel is the site of what is known as the National Civil Rights Museum. With the help of many people through donations, the Motel Lorraine now serves as a great educational experience for all who get the chance to visit. The doors of the National Civil Rights Museum opened at the Motel Lorraine location on September 28, 1991.

Since its opening, the National Civil Right Museum has had thousands of visitors each year. There have even been expansion projects such as Exploring The Legacy, which explains the movement and the events that happened following the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. at this location. You can still get your own glimpse of the very balcony as it still stands where he fell to his death after the fatal shot at Motel Lorraine.

Mud Island River Park is between the Mississippi River and the Wolf River Harbor, in the heart of Downtown Memphis. It is a lovely and unique attraction surely to capture your attention and curiosity. You'll go home with a greater appreciation of the Mississippi River.

The River Walk is one of the most unique scaled down replicas of the Mississippi River in the world. It is a 5 block long replica of the lower Mississippi river, from Cairo, IL, to New Orleans, LA. Every 30 inches of the replica represents and is equivalent to one mile on the actual river. Along your journey, you'll revisit historical events and learn about geographical transformations.

The end of your "1,000" mile journey down the Mississippi ends at the Gulf of Mexico, a one acre enclosure that holds 1.3 million gallons of water. Once you get here, you can enjoy a leisurely pedal boat ride around the Gulf area with the Memphis skyline in the background and the sunsets are amazing.

There is also a Mud Island Museum well worth the time to visit. You can learn about the shipping of cotton on the river and the musical history made in cities along the river, from the Jazz of New Orleans to the Memphis Blues and of course, Elvis. You can also see the Memphis Belle, a historic WWII airplane. There is also an amphitheater that hosts concerts in the summer.

A 1/3-mile monorail ride offers views of Mud Island, downtown Memphis and the river. Other recreational activities at Mud Island River Park include cycling, canoeing and kayaking.

The Mississippi River Museum in Memphis, TN, is located at the Mud Island River Park, 125 North Front St. This Museum presents a history of the origin of the peoples living in the Mississippi River area.

The miracle of science has dated some of the artifacts displayed at the museum as far back as 10,000 years, as well as Native American tools, pottery, and Trade Goods. Early European explorers left behind military equipment and maps in the area, and imported goods, pioneer utensils and tools, and glass, china, and textiles were also left by early settlers of the Mississippi River and Mud Island area.

Four of the galleries in the Mississippi River Museum are dedicated to detailing the evolution of transportation on the river showcasing the earliest canoes, to steamboats, to the modern day diesel towboats. More efficient vessels navigating the Mississippi River led to huge economic changes and an important role in the development of trade routes and growth of river bound cities. A few items displayed in these galleries include boat building tools, boat models, cargo, Victorian furniture, Pilot house equipment, and towboat Pilot house.

The Riverfolk gallery at the Mississippi River Museum displays important characters of Mississippi's past, the gallery houses numerous displays including the Disasters gallery, which has an audio visual presentation of river tragedies, like the Earthquake of 1811, yellow fever plagues, and steamboat disasters.

While at the museum one exhibit you won't want to miss is the Civil War gallery. During the Civil War many major battles occurred on the Mississippi River, as well as the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Other galleries in the Mississippi River Museum include a River Engineering display, The River Room, a music room, and the changing exhibit room.

The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum in Memphis is the place to visit if you're a music lover. It tells you the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial, social and economic barriers to create the music that rocked the entire world with birth of rock and soul music. All of Memphis seems to have music in the air it's the home of some great music and a great place for people who appreciate good music.

The museum tells the story of the music that had the most influence on the culture and lifestyles of the world during the middle 20th Century to this day. Rock and Roll has affected the way we walk and talk, even the way we combed our hair and the way we dressed, not only in Memphis or the US, but the entire world.

The Rock 'n' Soul museum offers a look at the history of Memphis legends such as Elvis Presley and Otis Redding and many more with exhibits that feature rare interviews, photo archives, and rare recordings. You will travel through pre-depression era cabins of Mississippi sharecroppers and through the early 1970's with the start of the civil rights movement and the beginnings of soul music. You can tour the galleries while viewing a new, high-tech gallery that is a sight to see. You will leave with an understanding and appreciation of the powerful affect that Memphis music has been in shaping our lives. A must see visit for understanding rock and roll, soul music, and how they changed our world.

If you are looking for some really great places to play golf when you are in Memphis, then you are in luck! There are several beautiful courses all within a short distance of Memphis that are sure to get your putting juices flowing. Any golfer will agree that these are some of the best places in all of Tennessee to golf!

One amazing place that you need to check out is the Kirkwood National Golf Club. This great course is known to be pretty demanding and will give even the most seasoned golfer a run for his money. You will find elevated greens and some of the best landscaping known to man. Stop by and show the other golfers how it is done.

Are you a golf fanatic that enjoys a course with shorter holes? If so, then the Orgill Park Golf Course is for you. All players seem to enjoy the short holes and good scores that come their way when they hit this amazing course. Take your time and spend the day strutting your stuff through the average sized greens at Orgill.

Hone your skills at the Wedgewood Golf Course. This is a course that is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing! There are narrow fairways that scream for your accuracy from the second you tee off. Watch out for the giant ravine that pillages through the course and you are on your way to some golfing bliss. There are tons of great places that you and your friends can go for a relaxing day of golf around the Memphis area.

On your visit to Memphis, Tennessee don't forget to stop by the Memphis Zoo, a very nice zoo well worth the visit. The city of Memphis is famous for many things from music to the zoo. Of course what makes this zoo so special is the Giant Panda Exhibit a must see for all animal lovers and the curious.

Overton Park houses the popular 70-acre Memphis Zoo. It includes a 9-acre Cat Country and Primate Canyon. All together, there are over 3,500 animals here representing over 500 species. One of the newest exhibits is the Northwest Passage, which features underwater viewing of polar bears, seals, and many penguins. After your done there go visit the Peruvian rain forests or Jamaican caverns, where the animals roam free. The zoo has some nice restaurants, shops, fountains and a farm discovery center called Once Upon A Farm with amusement rides for the kids.

The star exhibit of the zoo are the Zoo's Giant Pandas named Le-le and Ya-ya. Le-le and Ya-Ya are one of only four pairs of Giant Pandas in the United States (the others are in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and San Diego). Right now there are only about 1,000 Giant Pandas in the wild, so they are one of the rarest animals in the world. If you're in the Memphis area it's too good of an opportunity to pass up to see something most people will never get to see.

So when in Memphis take time to plan a nice day trip to the Memphis Zoo you will have a wonderful time.

Have you ever had the chance to ride on an actual trolley? If not, then you are really missing out on a wonderful, fun experience. Luckily, for anybody who is visiting the Memphis, Tennessee area, there is the Main Street Trolley. You can actually take your very own ride on a real trolley through the gorgeous area through Downtown Memphis.

The Riverfront Loop is an amazing route through Memphis that brings you right along side Old Man River, otherwise known as the Mississippi River. This vintage trolley car will bring you along a fantastic two and a half mile stretch of the river and then connecting you to the Main Street Trolley for a trip that you will not soon forget.

During the last Friday of each month, trolley riders are treated to a free trip to 15 galleries that are located along Main Street. This wonderful event takes place from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on the last Friday for your enjoyment. You can stop at the galleries plus side trips to all of the local shops, restaurants and more. There is even live music and entertainment on the trolley ride as well. If you are over 21, you can even enjoy a few sips of tasty complimentary champagne.

A trip on the Main Street Trolley is a unique and memorable experience that is great for your entire family. There is just no better way to catch a glimpse of all that is wonderful about Memphis and all of its rich history. Plan your ride on the trolley today!

There is a wonderful place located in Memphis, Tennessee that is loaded with some of the finest works of contemporary art ever to be found. The Jay Etkin Gallery packs in a great many collections from local, regional and national well-known artists. If you are in the downtown Memphis area, this place is an absolute must see stop!

This fantastic art space is set up in an 8,000 square foot commercial gallery venue. The set up of the place is just so open and inviting that many people like to take the whole day to leisurely walk through and check everything out. There is a constantly changing inventory of art on hand so that you are always discovering something new and unique. Visitors will find photographs, sculptures, tons of paintings and a good mix of media works.

When you are at the gallery, prepare yourself for a truly great experience. From the great setting and the collections of Ethnographic Art, all guests are in for an artistic treat. Be sure that you check the gallery schedule so you can be sure and catch some of the special events or exhibits on the calendar. There is always something cool going on when you walk through the gallery doors.

The Jay Etkin Gallery is conveniently located at 409 South Main Street in Memphis. The hours that the gallery is open for you to stop by are from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a special appointment time for a visit, you may give the office a call at (901) 543-0035.

Between 1828 and 1832, alot of blood sweat and tears went into the construction of the Hunt-Phelan Home, of Memphis,Tennessee. The red brick which covers the outside of the home were handcrafted on the construction site by slaves who labored to build the home.

Marked for demolition the Hunt-Phelan Home was saved in the name of urban renewal and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The Hunt-Phelan Home was designed by Robert Mills, who was also responsible for the design of the Washington Monument and part of the White House. Almost converted into a bed-and-breakfast, the Hunt-Phelan Home has been continuously owned by the same family for 150 years and is filled with original furnishings that elicit pre-Civil War glory days.

During the years of the Civil War The Hunt-Phelan Home served as the headquarters for Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, but when the war drew to a close the home was used by teachers from the North as a school for former slaves. The Hunt-Phelan Estate is one of the oldest and most historic in Memphis, consisting of the Hunt-Phelan Bed and Breakfast, an exclusive restaurant, and many 1st class amenities.

Located at 533 Beale St. in the heart of Memphis, The Hunt-Phelan Home is currently owned by William Day Jr. The home has been featured on HGTV and is a beautiful example of Southern engineering and hospitality. So if your in Memphis, maybe a stay at The Hunt-Phelan Bed and Breakfast will be just perfect for you.

If you have never been to a Hard Rock Cafe, there is no better time than when you are in Memphis, Tennessee. When you are talking about great food and entertainment, this Hard Rock location does not mess around. There is always something great going on behind their doors just waiting for you to discover it.

The restaurant hours at Hard Rock Cafe Memphis are from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 am until 12:00 midnight Friday through Saturday. Take note of these important hours so that you may stop by to sample some really good eats such as the following: Tupelo Chicken Tenders, Joe Perry of Aerosmith Quesadilla, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Stormy Blue Burger, Open Faced Grilled Sirloin, and Twisted Mac, Chicken and Cheese. These are just a few of the tasty delights that are waiting for you.

Please remember that when you dine at a Hard Rock Cafe, you are also in for a visual treat. In every location, there is some of the most amazing memorabilia on display. People really enjoy looking around at all of the clothing, instruments and other items that decorate every single nook and cranny.

The Hard Rock Cafe is located at 315 Beale Street in Memphis, and there is plenty of parking nearby for your convenience. Be sure to check out some of their great entertainment when you visit as well, and bring some extra spending money to buy items from the Hard Rock Cafe gift shop. If you would like further information on upcoming events, you can give them a call at (901) 529-0007.

No trip to Memphis, Tennessee would be complete without visiting Graceland the home of the King, Elvis Presley. If you're a fan or not it really is something to see.

Elvis died in 1977 and Graceland opened up as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state and a Mecca for his fans in 1982. The King had it especially built for him on 14 acres and now it serves as a museum of his life and times.

For the price of your ticket you get to enter his mansion and see how he lived from living rooms to bedrooms. But the main attraction seems to be his numerous displayed costumes that he was famous for from leather to lame'. Also on display are his collections of gold records, films, awards and trophies. The King loved his toys and took great pleasure and pride in them which includes jets, cars, and motorcycles for your viewing.

To give the whole tour a very personal and loving touch throughout you will enjoy a digital audio tour featuring the voices of daughter Lisa Marie and Elvis himself. As you walk through you will definitely feel a sense of the King and the love he felt for his family and their home. The tour ends in the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family are buried.

Right next door to the mansion is a special hotel well worth checking out called the Heartbreak Hotel. Very 60s and 70s retro designed with many specially themed rooms.

All in all a very noteworthy and interesting stop to make while visiting Memphis.

While in Memphis, who could pass up Beale Street and the Gibson Factory Showcase. Gibson, maker of world-class quality guitars, has been innovating the music world for over 100 years. Open 7 days a week the Gibson Factory is a must see attraction in Tennessee for music lovers and sight-seers.

Besides the gallery of guitars, at the Gibson Factory, you will be able to see various luthier's processes including binding, neck-fitting, painting, buffing and tuning. If you are more than just a voyeur of the guitar making world, after the making you can also hear them being played, or even purchase one of many Gibson and Epiphone stringed instruments or other merchandise at the gift shop. After the factory tour you can stop at The Lounge for great music and delicious entrees, or check out the Memphis Rock n' Soul Museum which is located in the same building.

The Lounge is a music and dinner cafe at the Gibson Factory. Many musicians have played at The Lounge, but it can also be booked for private events. The tour at the Gibson Factory is approximately 45 minutes long and costs about $10 to see, unfortunately no one under 12 is admitted. Group reservations and rates are available and recommended at the Gibson Factory. The Gibson Guitar Factory is located in Downtown Memphis at 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, directly across from the FedEx Forum.

If music lovers are going on vacation to Tennessee, chances are they'll probably make the Memphis Music Hall of Fame a priority stop. Hidden in the shadow of the Peabody Hotel, at 97 S. 2nd Street, the Music Hall of fame is not to be overlooked. Tracing the birth and development of country, blues, and rock and roll, the roll that Memphis' artists played is displayed in exhibits containing rare photographs, film footage, audio recordings, and memorabilia.

Personal effects and original instruments bring biographies to life for Memphis music legends such as W. C. Handy, Charlie Rich and the most popular Memphis born artist to date, The King himself, Elvis Presley. Elvis, who was actually born in Tupelo, Mississippi, put Memphis on the map by recording his first hits here at Sun Studios as did Johnny Cash.

Walk among gold albums and the personal effects and other memoriabilia donated by the estates of and the stars themselves. You can see rare photos of your favorite stars not available any place else.

W. C. Handy, another inductee to the Music Hall of Fame in Memphis, was drawn to the city around 1902 by the thriving music scene. A re-creation of the Sun Record Company's control room is located in the museum as well as a replica of Beale's P. Wee Saloon.

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame also displays large collections of memorabilia from famed record labels STAX and HI. Entry to the Music Hall will run you $7.50 and is open 7 days a week for your viewing pleasure.

If you are looking for a cool place to go and pass the time when you are in the Memphis area, you should check out Bogey's Golf and Family Entertainment. This is a great place to go and unwind and forget about all of your cares and worries. There is something fun and exciting to do for absolutely everyone in your entire family.

Not only can you play golf at Bogey's Golf and Family Entertainment, there are driving ranges available as well. Brush up on all of your skills like a pro before you go out to play a few holes. For the kids, there are excellent playground areas. They will find so much to do and play with that they are sure to be tuckered out by the end of the day.

If the weather is a gorgeous as it usually is in Memphis, you can also bring along your own picnic lunch. Bogey's Golf and Family Entertainment has some of the most wonderfully landscaped picnic grounds in the entire area. This is the perfect location for just about any occasion that you are looking to celebrate. Birthdays, outings, reunions and more are all held at Bogey's on a regular basis. Their team of professional event planners are available to help you with whatever you may have in mind for your special gathering.

Bogey's Golf and Family Entertainment is conveniently located at 7600 Fischer Steel Road in Memphis, Tennessee. They are even open seven days a week so you are able to come and go for some great fun whenever you have time!

Memphis has long been known as the Home of The Blues and The Birthplace of Rock and Roll and there is one spot that encompasses so much of it in one place, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee. If you're a music enthusiast or just want to capture the essence of Memphis then this is the spot to see.

The Blues were born on Beale Street and it is one of the most famous streets in Memphis, and has been the heart soul of old Memphis for many years. Music filled the air day and night in turn of the Century Memphis and from this era was born a revolution in music that is uniquely American music. The Blues was first then later came Soul and Rock and Roll, two more exclusive American sounds.

Beale Street has over 25 clubs and shops lining the sidewalks. Something for everyone to enjoy, many of them unique to the area. Do you want some of the best mouth watering ribs that you ever had? Then go to the Blues City Cafe, you wont regret it. Would you like to taste your first deep fried cheeseburger? Meat, bun and all are deep fried at Dyer's Burgers. Wet Willies can offer you the best daiquiri that you ever tasted in many different flavors. How about getting your fortune read at Psychic's of Beale Street.

There is so much to see and do on Beale Street in Memphis be ready to stay there all day to enjoy it all.

If you are in search of a wonderful and unique place to visit in the Memphis, Tennessee area, you should really try to make some time to stop by the historic Elmwood Cemetery. This is a truly breathtaking place that got started way back in the 1800s. It originally started off as a 40 acre section of land and has since then grown into 80 acres total.

On the cemetery grounds, you will find a staggering amount of wonderful monuments on display. Many of the life-sized statues, angels, and figures can be found in various pictures taken by talented photographers over the years. These monuments are a lovely representation of the 70,000 people that are buried there. Visitors to the Elmwood Cemetery enjoy hearing all of the stories about some of the different people buried such as generals, doctors, immigrants, spies, outlaws and more.

If you wish, you may even take an informative tour during your visit to Elmwood Cemetery. This is the oldest cemetery that you will find in Memphis that is still active, so it is truly worth a trip and a tour so that you do not miss out on a single bit of the rich history. The tours usually last about an hour and a half, so be sure that you are wearing some comfortable gear.

You can even pack a lunch and have your own picnic at the cemetery if you wish, as there is a picnic area available for all visitors. Guests are invited to sit back and enjoy the wonderful landscaping, flowers and statues. The historic Elmwood Cemetery grounds are open each day from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

The Chucalissa Archaeological Museum, in Tennessee, is just South of Memphis off U.S. 61. This Museum, open Tuesday thru Sunday is built on the site of an original Indian village which was thought to have existed from A.D. 900 to A.D. 1600. Occupying the Memphis area during the Mississippian period, most Native American settlements were dominantly located in the flood plains of large rivers.

The culture of the Native Americans at Chucalissa was characterized by the worshipping of the sun, the building of mounds, and a unique artistic style of their own. Located on a 187 acre area of land in southwest Memphis, the Chucalissa Archaeological Museum is operated by the Department of Anthropology at the University of Memphis.

A historical national landmark, the Chucalissa Museum is a reconstructed village featuring several family dwellings, a shaman's hut, and a large mound where a chief's temple is located. Archaeological trenches still exist, which usually attracts the attention of children for exploring. The Museum at Chucalissa offers information on the area natives, research information, artifacts found on site, as well as a gift shop containing authentic Native American Arts and Crafts, books, and music.

At the Chucalissa Museum adults can expect to pay a $5 admission while seniors and children 4-11 can gain entry for $3. Children under 4 are free. While on vacation in Memphis, stop at the Chucalissa Archaeological Museum for an informative history lesson as well as fun for the family.

The Center of Southeren Folklore is a non-profit organization that celebrates and showcases the lifestyles, history, cultures, people, and wonders of the south. At the Center for Southern Folklore, their mission is "To preserve, defend and promote the music, culture, arts, and rhythms of the South", with the goal of developing programs in the broadcast and print media field, cyberspace, public performance venues, education and tourism that celebrate the cultural heritage of the Memphis region.

The Center has a wide range of methods to ingeniously presents folk culture to visitors of all ages. Events and programs at the Center for Southern Folklore include the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival held every Labor Day weekend, The Folklore Factory that strives to provide jobs and create new businesses for musicians, performers, cooks, craftspeople, and traditional artists. Cultural Excursions, musical programs, and educational seminars are available by appointment for tours, schools, and community groups at the Center. The Center for Southern Folklore frequently books touring musical acts as well as art programs. Performances in the Folklore Hall range from a variety of artists like bluegrass, blues, jazz, soul, gospel, rockabilly, country and folk musicians, as well as dancers, poets, cooks, and more.

The facilities at the Center for Southern Folklore offers a Folklore Store, Online Catalog, Performance Hall, Gallery and VIP lounge, a Media area for screening videos, and Multimedia Archives containing video and audio recordings of music and narratives, historical photographs, film, selected artifacts and folk art. The Center also offers cool spaces which can be rented out for parties, programs, meetings, and special events. The Center for Southern Folklore is open Monday thru Saturday, with appointments taken for evenings and Sundays.