Town of the Week, July 25, 1998

Memphis, Tennessee
rebroadcast from November 26, 1994

Memphis Music Scene

Memphis is the birthplace of blues and rock'n'roll, so be sure to tour the Memphis music scene. We've selected a few sample sites from the rich online presence of music in the Bluff City:

. . .that Memphis has just about the cleanest drinking water in the world? . . .that Memphis is both the home of The Blues and the birthplace of Rock and Roll? . . . Memphis has nearly a dozen secret societies, called krewes, that are based on Egyptian mythology? . . . some of the most powerful earthquakes to rock the planet took place in the direct vicinity of Memphis from 1811 through 1812, and that the earthquakes were so strong that they caused the Mississippi River (allegedly) to flow backwards for several minutes? . . .that you used to be able to buy cocaine legally on Beale Street for ten cents a bump? . . . the MGM lion lived in Memphis until his death?

Tennessee Tourism Info Official Unofficial Guide to the Bluff City Intro Memphis

Slogan: "America at its best" Insects: Firefly & Ladybug Gem: River pearl Tree: Tulip poplar Poem: Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee Wildflower: Passion flower Animal: Raccoon

Info for "Didja Know?" and "Fun Facts" compiled from the Tennessee Official State Page: Tennessee Bluebook and Official Unofficial Guide to [Memphis].