November 4, 2023
BEALE STREET AND SURROUNDING AREA
Memphis, TN 38103
“Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.” - Wikipedia
Before, during, and after the Food Tour I took in the sights on and around Beale Street. The music was wonderful and there were plenty of places to eat and drink, all of which looked fun.
At night and on weekends three blocks of Beale Street are blocked off to traffic.
BB Kings Blues Club
Beale Street
Beale Street
Notes in the sidewalk are tributes to artists who have performed on Beale Street
Silky O'Sullivan's
The facade at Silky O'Sullivan's
Inside Silky O'Sullivan's
Goats inside Silky O'Sullivan's
Inside Silky O'Sullivan's
Alfred's...Alfred is not the owner, but a pet monkey.
The monkey died and the owner had him stuffed and put it on display at the bar.
This used to be a gambling house that was the scene of more than one murder. It is now a police station.
The home of W.C. Handy, the father of blues music.
The Orpheum Theater, about a block from Beale Street. The musical Beetlejuice was playing in the theater.
Stars in the sidewalk in honor of artists who have performed in the Orpheum Theater.
A large mural depicting significant events for Black citizens of Memphis.
Another mural honoring the Sanitation Strike of 1968.
Dr. Martin Luther King Reflection Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Reflection Park
Electric Street cars still run in Memphis
Elvis Statue
Guitars decorated some spots in Memphis.
Some delicious fudge I got at Beale Sweets Sugar Shack.