>   Heidi I  know Beale street in Memphis; yes that facade is just up from the
>old police museum; Im sure the stabilization was orginally not intentional for
>its present day longevity however  Beale street is such a hodge podge of
>historic comercial vernacular to suit a 70 year plus clientel that has seen
>about as many changes as tee shirt and shoe and leather  shops on 8th street
>in the west village; the greater Memphis has most interesting districts with
>great buildings; a small So Ho potential without the hype...Memphis is well
>worth exploring...forget Graceland..unless you want to explore a part of
>American culture that is the closest thing we have to a death cult...but then
>again..its like going to the top of the Empire State  Building..it gives you
>bragging rights back home ..regards MD

Yep, tis all true.  Only 5% of Graceland vistation is from the Memphis
area.  Most have cameras slung around their necks.  Only two types of
people go to Graceland: those who go to cry...

...and those who go to laugh.  There is no middle ground.

South Main becomes more fantabular with each passing year.


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