Beale Street was created in 1841 by entrepreneur and developer Robertson Topp (1807–1876), who named it for a forgotten military hero. The original name was Beale Avenue. Its western end primarily housed shops of trade merchants, who traded goods with ships along the Mississippi River, while the eastern part developed as an affluent suburb. In the 1860s, many black traveling musicians began performing on Beale. The first of these to call Beale Street home were the Young Men's Brass Band, who were formed by Sam Thomas in 1867. In the 1870s, the population of Memphis was rocked by a series of yellow fever epidemics, leading the city to forfeit its charter in 1879. During this time Robert Church purchased land around Beale Street that would eventually lead to his becoming the first black millionaire from the south. In 1890, Beale Street underwent renovation with the addition of the Grand Opera House, later known as the Orpheum. In 1899, Robert Church paid the city to create Church Park at the corner of 4th and Beale. It became a recreational and cultural center, where blues musicians could gather. A major attraction of the park was an auditorium that could seat 2,000 people. Some of the famous speakers in the Church Park Auditorium were Woodrow Wilson, Booker T. Washington, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the early 1900s, Beale Street was filled with clubs, restaurants and shops, many of them owned by African-Americans. In 1889, NAACP co-founder Ida B. Wells was a co-owner and editor of an anti-segregationist paper called Free Speech based on Beale. Beale Street Baptist Church, Tennessee's oldest surviving African American Church edifice built in 1864, was also important in the early civil rights movement in Memphis.
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Silly Goose Lounge is located in the heart of the downtown social scene, and is the venue for after work and after dark. Come in and be seduced by the elegant yet urban decor. You can order a drink and recline on couches surrounded by plush comfy pillows, settle into a seat at the bar, or grab a seat on one of downtown’s most popular patios, where the elevated position makes it a perfect spot for people watching. Come on in and sip on your favorite spirit, enjoy our handpicked wine menu, or brush your curiosity with any of our exotic cocktails or our many scotches. Silly Goose Lounge also offers various appetizers and menu options that are sure to please the palate. After dark is when Silly Goose really heats up, and we’re fully equipped to put on some of the best live music in town. Drop in for the night of your life, or come relax for a chill vibe during the day -- it’s your choice, and there’s a drink waiting.
A safe, clean, great place to dance to the best music available. With a great sound and light system , Dance to House mixes and the best top 40 along with yesterdays favorites.We pride our self on having a Fun, friendly , and professional staff. You will never have to wait long for a drink. We promise you that.
Center hosts customized cultural programs for groups of all ages. Maintains an exhibit hall that presents music, photographs, and media that showcase Memphis's rich cultural heritage. The voices and music of hundreds of men and women form the basic of the Center's Multimedia Archives. The Center is engaged in digitizing elements of the Archives so that this information can be available in cds, dvds, and photographs. Selected portions of Center's work is available in the Center's Folklore Store at 123 S. Main. The Center presents music programs on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Center's major public event is the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.
Adults: $6.00 Seniors (55+): $5.00 Students with ID: $4.00 Under 5: free Adult/Senior Tour: $3.50 Student Tour: $3.00 Emperor's Lunch: $12.00
Explore downtown Memphis in a new and unique way with River City Pedalers! Our pedal powered vehicle has room for 15 passengers making it a great and fun way to host events like bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, family rides, birthday parties, or any other event! On your ride, get a new view of Memphis you've never seen before while we make a pit stop at three different bars with special drinks for all riders. The whole ride lasts about 90 minutes and there's a minimum of 10 riders, so gather your friends and family and come on down. River City Pedalers is BYOB! Bring your own wine, beer, plastic liquor bottles, whatever it is, it just can't be glass. We have an ice cooler to keep all your beverages nice and cold, along with clean ice for the drinks themselves. With your ride comes a token souvenir mug and t-shirt so everyone knows you survived River City Pedalers. Worried about getting worn out? Don't worry, all of our bikes have a motor to assist in the time of need! We're all about having fun and are dedicated to making sure you have the best time possible. Whether you're a Memphis local looking for a good time, or passing through town looking for the best way to check it out, River City Pedalers is an unforgettable experience you’re sure to love.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups. It is administered by the non-profit Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum. In July 2015, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame opened a 'brick and mortar' museum and exhibit hall, which features memorabilia, video interviews, and interactive exhibits.HistoryThe Memphis Music Hall of Fame, created as a tribute to the city's wide-ranging role in the fields of blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, country, rockabilly and hip-hop, was launched on November 29, 2012, featuring an induction ceremony for its first 25 honorees at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.Each inductee into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame receives the Mike Curb Award, named after songwriter, producer and record company owner, Mike Curb. Annual inductees are selected by a Nominating Committee composed of nationally recognized authors, producers, historians and leaders in the music industry. The number of annual inductees may vary.
This is the original B.B. King’s Blues Club located in Memphis, Tennessee, the home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbecue, historic landmarks and great basketball. With live entertainment every night of the week – from authentic blues to classic soul and rock and roll – and a menu full of Southern favorites, the club is a popular destination spot on Memphis’ historic Beale Street. The club offers a full menu comprised of a variety of the South’s most delicious comfort foods influenced by flavors from New Orleans all the way to the Mississippi Delta, including authentic Memphis-style barbecue. You MUST stop in for our award winning ribs that are some of the best in town – which says a lot for a town known for the world class barbecue! Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night meals, the intimate restaurant and live music venue has some of the finest local entertainment in town live on stage nightly as well as national touring performers. B.B. King’s offers several creative options to meet your event needs. With a unique layout, the club has several different areas available for booking that perfect venue space for a variety of events - from birthday parties and family reunions to wedding receptions and corporate events. For more information, please contact Libby Ware at 901.524.5464. Our gift to music lovers everywhere is the B.B. King’s Blues Club All-Star Band, our hand-selected house band complete with a full horn section that will have you dancing to music inspired by the King of Blues, the Queen of Motown and the Soul of Funk. The musicians will remind you why Aretha demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T, why Tina left her good job in the city, why Ray has Georgia on his mind and what the Temptations are talking about! B.B. King’s Blues Club is located on the corner of Beale Street and Second Avenue in the heart of Downtown Memphis and is just walking distance from all of the best attractions the city has to offer.
Walk down Beale Street and you see blues club after blues club. If you want some jazz, drop in to King's Palace Cafe. The dining area features plenty of room for hungry patrons, but step off to the side area for a comfortable, relaxed evening of local jazz, usually featuring Memphis Jazz Trio featuring Michaelyn Oby.
Biggest and Best Outdoor patio in downtown Memphis Live entertainment daily both inside our main room and on the patio Live music features: Blues artist - Barbara Blue w/ Nat Kerr, Dueling pianos, daily acoustic acts and on the weekend our patio is rocking with live bands. Full menu including Seafood, Sandwiches, and our famous Sippin,Dippin, & Flippin Ribs Silky's house specialty drinks including our world famous Diver Our fully stocked bar with large beer selection And real live goats!!
Rum Boogie Café is a unique restaurant and bar established in 1985 as the cornerstone of the Historic Beale Street and Highway 61, in the mid 1980’s Renaissance of the famed Entertainment District. It blends down-home Delta dining with smokin’ Memphis blues played live seven nights a week, hence their saying “Down Home Cookin’, Down Home Blues”. It sits right in the middle of the musical melting pot that first stirred together the ingredients of poplular music today; blues, country, gospel and rock n roll. So it’s only fitting that Rum Boogie Café houses some of music’s most sought-after memorabilia, including more that 200 autographed guitars from some of the greatest performers in the music industry including Elvis, Bo Diddley, Joe Walsh, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billy Joel, Rufus Thomas, Billy Gibbons, Albert Collins, Bon Jovi, Leon Russell, Carl Perkins, Booker T and the MGs, Luther Ingram, Ike Turner, Sting, Scotty Moore, The Memphis Horns, Gregg Allman, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith….the list goes on and on. Other treasures include the Isaac Hayes Cape, worn while accepting the Best Score Academy Award for “Shaft”, Two of the Three original STAX record Company neons that adorned the famous studio, The Mirrors from Charlie Rich’s famous Steinway piano, an original letter written by Bessie Smith, as well as countless original Memphis concert posters from the 20’s-80’s including the 1930’s Memphis Cotton Carnivals and such legendary venues as Club Handy and the later Club Paradise. But music isn’t the only thing that makes Rum Boogie Café noteworthy. It’s seafood gumbo is a two-time winner of the International Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival and Gumbo Cookoff in Memphis, a city that takes its cooking contests seriously. Also on the menu are signature dishes like Red Beans and Rice, Fried Catfish, Hickory Smoked BBQ Ribs and Pork Shoulder and their famous Southern Style Blue Plate lunches featuring Mississippi Delta-style vegetables. Rum Boogie Café is the one place where ALL the music and ALL the food is “Memphis” ALL the time.
Gratifying food & gracious service take center stage in an atmosphere honoring the glory of the dawn of the silver screen. Open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Brunch on Sat & Sun. Pre-Theatre Menu.
Memphis' favorite downtown sushi destination that also features a globally inspired kitchen menu with options to suit anyone's pallet. Bluefin is close to all the fun. Patrons enjoy dinner before and after Orpheum shows, concerts and games at Fedex Forum, or a night of fun on Beale Street.
Certificate of Excellence-TripAdvisor PLEASE REMEMBER, DRINKING AND DRIVING DON’T MIX. Wet Willie’s drinks taste great, but contain more alcohol than most “normal” bar drinks. PLEASE drink in moderation. Our staff will not serve anyone who appears intoxicated. Please don’t be offended if you are refused service. If you need assistance in obtaining transportation, please ask to speak to a manager. They will be glad to help you.
Flying Fish offers a relaxed lakefront atmosphere and simple, hearty fare. The main selections are fresh fried catfish, shrimp and oysters, though the restaurant offers a wide selection of grilled fish, shrimp cocktail, snow crab legs, burgers, chicken and crawfish. Grilled salmon, trout, and tilapia are offered each day, as well as several other heart-healthy grilled fish options. Beer, margaritas and wine also are served. The restaurant also encourages its patrons to bring in proof of their fishing prowess and hang their photos on the walls. It boasts the World’s First Billy Bass Adoption Center and gives every customer that enters a free basket of catfish when they add their singing Billy Bass to the wall. Flying Fish has five locations in Texas, including Arlington, Fort Worth, Addison, Dallas, Garland, as well as in Little Rock, Ark., Memphis, Tenn., and Bentonville, Ark.
Kooky Canuck is a casual dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Memphis. It is destined to become your favorite local restaurant. We have two convenient locations in Memphis and Cordova Tennessee. Our very experienced staff will make your dining experience pleasant and our cooks will leave your mouth watering for more! You'll want to enjoy this unique lodge atmosphere. Whether you are in the mood for great burgers, ribeye, prime rib, catfish, or just a delicious salad, we will satisfy your hunger pangs. See our Menu page for a sample of our extensive menu. Complement your fine meal with a drink from our full-service bar. Savor domestic and imported beer and our top menu items. Be sure to try our signature drink list.
Local is an eclectic, American-style restaurant and bar that offers delicious cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients; handcrafted cocktails; and a variety of high-end beer. The restaurant can accommodate large parties in many capacities for in-house or off-site catering needs and boasts a spacious private dining room, box lunch menu and a dedicated catering team. Local has two restaurant locations, Downtown Memphis and Overton Square, and is open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please visit www.localgastropub.com. Monday through Friday specials: Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. $10 lunch specials from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Local Overton Square Phone: 901.725.1845 Address: 2126 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38103 Local Downtown Phone: 901.473.9573 Address: 95 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38104