Number 1 BBQ in Memphis!
Corky's lean, tender, hickory-smoked, Memphis-style ribs have been voted #1 in the South! Rubbed with Corky's famously flavorful dry shake & served wet or dry, they're the flavor of Memphis - a must-eat if you're in town. Just as delicious are Corky's wonderful barbecue sandwiches - pork or beef - with a side of Corky's fantastic bbq beans. Corky's also offers bbq salad, bbq chicken, bbq & spaghetti, hot tamales, chili & Cajun shrimp. And don't forget to get a loaf of onion rings for everyone at the table to share. Corky's serves lunch & dinner daily. Beer is available. M.C., D.C., Visa, Amex, Discover accepted. There are 3 Corky's in Memphis: 5259 Poplar, 901-685-9744, near Poplar & I-240 in Memphis; 1740 Germantown Rd. at Dexter, 901-737-1988, in Cordova; & 743 W. Poplar, 901-405-4999, in Collierville. Visit www.corkysmemphis.com.
A World-Class Golfing Experience Like No Other Awaits You
Just 15 minutes north of downtown Memphis. Mirimichi Golf Course, owned by native Memphian and world-renowned entertainer, Justin Timberlake, is an award-winning public access golf course, nestled in the green and rolling forests of North Shelby County.
Mirimichi features an 18-hole, par 72 Championship Course that offers over 7,400 yards of championship-level golf. Deep pit bunkers, elevated greens, swathes of native grassland, waterfalls & meandering creeks fill out a challenging design that's as beautifully inspiring as it is exciting.
Mirimichi is the only golf course in the world recognized with both Audubon International Classic Sanctuary and GEO certifications for their commitment to environmental sustainability and ecologically responsible methods.
Also at Mirimichi: Little Mirimichi, a 9-hole, par 35 executive course. A faster, less rigorous golfing experience than the Championship Course, Little Mirimichi is no less beautiful.
Mirimichi's world-class practice facilities include a driving range, short-game complex & putting green, all designed to help you improve every facet of your game.
Mirimichi Golf Course is at 6195 Woodstock Cuba Rd., Millington, TN 38053, off Hwy. 51 N (turn at Rust Rd.) - only 15 minutes from downtown Memphis. Call 901-259-3800, or visit www.mirimichi.com.
From Lanterns to Electric Light: Davies Manor
It looks old, doesn't it? Well, it is. Probably the oldest house in Shelby County, it dates back to when Davy Crockett was in town trying to float barrel staves downriver to New Orleans.
What we know for sure is that the original 1-room log cabin of what is now Davies Manor Plantation was already here for Joel Royster to add on to in the early 1830s: a dogtrot, a loft above the "parlor", and a 2-story bedroom area. The Davies family acquired the cabin in 1851 and in the 1860s added the dining room and, after 1950, the kitchen.
Its log and chink construction and exposed log interior evokes the hardy pioneer lifestyle; period furnishings offer vignettes of life throughout the 19th century.
Davies Manor House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and has been recognized for its historic value with numerous awards and certificates, including a Century Farm Certificate for being owned and operated by the same family for over one hundred years.
It has also been certified an official Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation for "providing the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young."
Davies Manor Plantation is at 9336 Davies Plantation Rd. (Memphis, TN 38133), at exit 20 on I-40. Go north one block on Canada Rd. and turn left on Davies Plantation Rd., Davies Manor Plantation is past the 4-way stop. The house is open for tours Tues.-Sat. noon-3:30 p.m., Apr. 1-Dec. 15. Call 901-386-0715 or visit www.daviesmanorplantation.org.
Experience Memphis’ Rich Musical History from a Seat on the Backbeat Bus!
With live musical entertainment on every tour, a Backbeat tour is a show on wheels, featuring Beale Street, Sun Studio, the Lorraine Motel, and more. Setting the mood is the Backbeat Bus itself, a fully restored, 1959 vintage bus – “Miss Clawdy”.
Backbeat offers a variety of tours:
The Memphis Mojo Tour showcases the “Best of Memphis” sights and music. Every tour features Backbeat’s one-of-a-kind musical entertainment, for 90 minutes of high-energy fun! Sun Studio or Stax Museum admission is optional on Friday and Saturday mornings.
The Hound Dog Tour is a 90 minute excursion into the life of Elvis Presley that includes many hard-to-find, hidden Elvis sites throughout the city. Sun Studio admission can be added to this tour.
Backbeat also offers Graceland tours, as well as walking tours of Historic Memphis and evening Ghost Tours.
All tours depart from the Backbeat Tours ticket window at 2nd & Beale, at the Blues City Café. For tour times, prices and availability call 1-800-979-3370 or visit backbeattours.com.
Premier Transportation Services
For more than 150 years Premier Transportation Services has been transporting Memphis area residents safely and securely to their destinations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Yellow and Checker Cabs, manned by experienced, professionally trained and permitted drivers, are clean and well-maintained; drivers are experienced and professional, helpful and polite. Twenty-four hour, on-demand Courier and Package Delivery Services are also available. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Call 901-577-777; text to 901-896-9797, or order on-line at www.yellowcabofmemphis.com.
Premier also offers airport shuttle services (call 901-577-7700 or 1-800-796-7750); group and meeting transportation; and VIP Executive Sedan Services -- no airport lines; no hassle. Chauffeured sedans are also a worry-free way to enjoy a night on the town -- no parking hassles; no designated driver. A minimum 24 hour notice for all service is requested. Office hours are 8 a.m-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Metro Cab & Advantage Cab
901-322-2222. Fast, friendly, professional service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The area's largest fleet features a professionally trained staff & safe, clean sedans & vans. Serving Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Olive Branch, Millington, Southaven, West Memphis & Memphis. Quick access; local or long distance fares; fully insured. Visa, MasterCard & American Express accepted; corporate direct billing available.
See: Elvis On Tour, Through His Daughter's Eyes & Through The Eyes Of The World: Three New Exhibits At Graceland
That's right. Three new exhibits at Graceland this year: – The Elvis on Tour Exhibit and Elvis...Through His Daughter's Eyes – ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley:
The Elvis on Tour Exhibit is a limited-time exhibit that takes an in-depth look at "Elvis on Tour," the Golden Globe award-winning documentary about Elvis' multi-city tour in April of 1972. The exhibit features jewelry and stage clothing worn by the king during the concerts, rarely-seen photos, video as well as the producer's Golden Globe award.
Elvis...Through His Daughter's Eyes, available only on the Graceland VIP Tour, looks at Lisa Marie Presley's experiences growing up with her famous father. It features 200 items, assembled by Lisa Marie and the Graceland Archives team, including home movies, toys and rarely-seen family mementos.
ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley, features many artifacts on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, along with items from the collections of many of today's biggest names in music, this assortment of artifacts, videos and photographs celebrates the king's influence on today's musicians. In addition to Kid Rock's red custom two-piece outfit made especially for him by world-renowned costume designer Manuel, visitors will see Bono's "MacPhisto" suit from U2's Zooropa performances; Sammy Hagar's Yamaha Red Rocker custom guitar and outfit from his 2004 Van Halen tour; and clothing from James Brown, Elton John, Wanda Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Ringo Star, among many others. If you are into music, you also won't want to miss the huge collection of classic guitars the stars love to play from Fender.
Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. is open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
For information or reservations call 901-332-3322 or 1-800-238-2000. Or visit www.elvis.com.
Delicious, Flavorfully Roasted Meats At Texas De Brazil
At 150 Peabody Place in downtown Memphis, Texas de Brazil offers a fixed price menu that features select cuts of Certified Angus beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. Slowly roasted over an open flame and served with garlic mashed potatoes, fried bananas, Brazilian cheese bread and a variety of specialty sauces, any cut is a meal fit for a king.
As if that's not enough, there's a 40-item seasonal selection bar stocked with a Texas-sized variety of appetizers, soups, salads and side items. Selections include imported cheeses, made in-house salad dressings, fresh buffalo mozzarella, steamed asparagus with strawberry sauce, shrimp salad, imported Italian salamis, spicy surimi sushi, soup du jour and more.
Stuffed? Well have some Brazilian cheesecake for dessert anyway. Texas de Brazil has an extensive wine list, and offers hand-rolled cigars.
Texas de Brazil is open daily for dinner. Lunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Major credit cards are accepted. Call 901-526-7600 for information and reservations. Visit www.texasdebrazil.com.
Inspiration Art Gallery Features Works By Thomas Kinkade - 1957-2012
"I'm a warrior for light. My paintings are messengers of God's love."
Bring your home to life with the inspirational paintings of America's most collected artist, Thomas Kinkade. Kinkade, known as "The Painter of Light," painted over 1,000 masterworks including cabin and cottage scenes, beautiful gardens and street scenes, inspirational paintings, powerful seascapes, and more.
Published for over 25 years, Kinkade won numerous awards with his inspiring, moving and compelling art. "Thom was the spokesperson for several compelling art charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army for whom he raised several million dollars to benefit 9/11 victims with his painting titled "The Light of Freedom", said Inspiration Art Gallery's Betty Black.
"My mission as an artist," said Thom, "is to capture those special moments in life adorned with beauty and light; to project a serene simplicity that can be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone. That's what I mean by sharing the light."
You can find the work of Thomas Kinkade and other regional, national, and local artists at Inspiration Art Gallery, located in Wolfchase Galleria, at 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy, just north of I-40. For more information call 901-257-1212. Visit them also at www.ThomasKinkadeMemphis.com. or www.InspirationArtGallery.com.
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