Talk With History

Exploring Memphis: Top 5 spots to visit for Memphis History and Culture

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This episode of 'Talk With History' is dedicated to discussing historical landmarks and must-visit locations in Memphis, Tennessee. The hosts share their personal experiences while visiting iconic locations such as Graceland (Elvis Presley's home), the Lorraine Motel (now the National Civil Rights Museum), Beale Street, Peabody Hotel, and the Memphis Pyramid. The episode also covers Memphis's contribution to music and its storied past with racial segregation and civil rights movement. The couple also shares tips for the best barbecue spots in the area.

00:00 Introduction

00:41 Listener Reviews

02:28 Exploring Memphis, Tennessee: The City of Soul and Stories

04:01 The Birth of 'Walk With History' in Memphis

06:16 Top 5 Must-Visit Places in Memphis

09:03 # 5 The Pyramid

11:20 # 4 The Peabody Hotel

14:23 # 3 Beale Street

20:34 # 2 The Lorraine Motel

27:08 # 1

32:27 Bonus

34:01 The Taste of Memphis: Barbecue