Taking a Walk in Memphis

Beale Street: The Place

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 (2.9 km). It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts frequently bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas. (Wikipedia ©2020)

Beale Street: The History

The History Behind The Memphis Party Scene

Famous Musicians from Memphis

A Final Historical View

Beale Street: The Music

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