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Memphis, Tennessee was founded in 1819 on the site of an early fort for
French and Spanish explorers. By 1840, it had grown to become a vital
trading center with a busy river port. It’s also one of the few cities
to escape serious damage during the Civil War.
Of course, Memphis is more famous for the role it played in launching
Elvis Presley’s career. He discovered his calling in the bluesy Beale
Street scene and would go on to change American music forever. He was
followed by other Memphis music greats like Johnny Cash, BB King, and
Muddy Waters. Read more about the history
of Memphis.
Memphis, like most major Southern cities, was also a touchpoint in the
Civil Rights movement. It emerged from the shadow of those days to become
a vibrant community of over 1 million people, but it never lost its
Southern roots and Southern beauty. It hosts the annual "Memphis in
May" celebration, which features a music festival, the world barbecue
championship, international week, and a night of classical music with the
picnic Sunset Symphony. Only in Memphis can so many different celebrations
occur at one time and its one of the reasons so many residents call it
home.
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Memphis Information
- State of Tennessee Official Site, www.tennessee.gov
- City of Memphis Online, www.cityofmemphis.org
- Memphis Visitors Bureau, www.memphistravel.com
- Shelby County, Tennessee, www.co.shelby.tn.us
- City of Bartlett, www.cityofbartlett.org
- Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, www.bartlettchamber.org
- Town of Collierville, www.collierville.com
- City of Germantown, www.germantown-tn.gov
- Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, www.germantownchamber.com
- Town of Millington, www.ci.millington.tn.us
- Commercial Appeal Newspaper, www.gomemphis.com
- Bartlett Newspaper, www.bartlettexpress.com
- Memphis Flyer, www.memphisflyer.com
- Memphis/Shelby County Public Library, www.memphislibrary.org
- Memphis Health Care
Memphis Schools
Information on Memphis Education - Public and private schools offer
first-rate and varied opportunities for
students from kindergarten through high school. Beyond that, training in
vocational and technical areas, liberal arts education, and professional
fields is offered at the area's many colleges and universities.
Read more about education in Memphis...
Memphis Attractions
Local Perspectives on the Memphis Metro Area:
North Mississippi Community Information
- Mississippi Government, www.mississippi.gov
- Mississippi Development Authority, www.mississippi.org
- Desoto County Area Information, www.desotocounty.com
- Desoto County Government, www.desotoms.com
- Hernando Area Information, www.hernandoms.org
- Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce, www.hornlakechamber.com
- City of Horn Lake, www.cityofhornlake.ms
- City of Olive Branch, www.ci.olive-branch.ms.us
- City of Southaven, www.southaven.org
- Southaven Chamber of Commerce, www.southavenchamber.com
- Tupelo Convention & Visitor's Bureau, www.tupelo.net
- City of Tupelo, www.ci.tupelo.ms.us
East Arkansas Community Information
- West Memphis Tourism, www.westmemphis.org
- Education - Arkansas Department of Education, www.arkansased.org
- Education - West Memphis School District, www.grsc.k12.ar.us
- Education - Marion School District, www.msd3.org/co.html
- Education - West Memphis Christian School, www.wmcs.com
- Education - Mid-South Community College, www.midsouthcc.edu
- Crittenden Arts Council, www.crittendenarts.org
- Local Newspaper, www.theeveningtimes.com
- Arkansas Delta Region, www.deltabyways.com
- Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, www.arkansas.com
- Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, www.agfc.com
- Arkansas State Parks, www.arkansasstateparks.com
- State of Arkansas Government, www.arkansas.gov
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge, www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=43650
- City of West Memphis, www.ci.west-memphis.ar.us
- West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, www.wmcoc.com
- Marion Chamber of Commerce, www.marionarkansas.org
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