It was 37 years ago when we lost a King. No not King George VI (that was 1952), or Stephen King (he’s still living/writing), but the King of Rock n Roll…Elvis Presley.  Whether you swooned over his rocking hips, cried to one of his ballads, or didn’t even like him, he still goes down in history as changing the sound of music and introducing the world to Rock n Roll.  Over 1/2 a million people travel from around the world,…

The humidity hasn’t shown its face yet this year, but the weather is warm in the day and cool in the evening.  It’s the perfect time to get outdoors!  West Tennessee has some beautiful state parks to explore!  Whether you like to relax near the lake, take a hike off the beaten path, or roast s’mores, a park is the place for you. T.O. Fuller State Park The closest state park just south of Memphis, located in Shelby County is…

At 495 Tennessee Street, in what is known as  the newly revitalized South Main in downtown Memphis, sits a 19th century Romanesque factory building.  Dilapidated from the outside, inside holds a secret treasure. This diamond in the rough, has revitalized itself into one of the most exciting and unique beer gardens.  In this factory building known as the Tennessee Brewery, at one point brewed up to 250,000 barrels of Goldcrest 51 beer at the turn of the 20th century From…

Looking to spend a fun afternoon shopping, eating, and enjoying the outdoors all in one location?  Downtown Collierville is the place!  As a Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtown designee, the Collierville’s Town Square has unique historic and cultural attractions combined with modern amenities.  The square offers local shops featuring sporting goods, vintage apparel, jewelry, boots, antiques, home furnishings, and gardening accessories.  Restaurants and cafes are just a few steps away as well, no matter if you’re looking for coffee,…

The Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) hosts some of the most exciting and unique performance events in West Tennessee each year.  GPAC is the premiere performing arts center in the region, having developed arts education programs, created two orchestras, and presented fantastic international touring performers to our community. With a full calendar of youth music performances, comedy, dance, symphony and classical music series events, the current season is no exception. Season Events | Buy Tickets! Here’s what’s happening at GPAC…