Memphis is like a smaller, hotter, grungier version of Nashville. It's big on southern comfort food, blues and jazz. The people are friendly and quick to smile and their southern drawl brings to mind lazy afternoons sipping cool drinks in the shade. The sun glimmers like gold on the Mississippi River and everything moves slowly through the still and humid air.
The town comes alive at night when it cools down (particularly on a long weekend) with neon lights flashing bright and music pumping through the streets. After a long dinner at the Memphis Grille - which used to be a theater - we stumbled across an open air jazz session, fronted by Earl the Pearl... we never wanted it to end.
Our Memphis trip finished with what is surely the Memphis Pilgrimmage, a trip to Graceland, which is really worth a visit if you're ever down that way... even if you're not an Elvis fan!
From New York, with love xox
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That photo of you is gorgeous, I love your outfit, absolutely perfect for sightseeing :) I'm pretty sure I'd visit Graceland even though I'm not an Elvis fan. My mother would probably be most insistent on the visiting Graceland even if she weren't on the trip! Have a lovely week! xoxox
What an awesome wrap up. Love that photo of you in the white singlet and skirt - gorgeous. And the horse yawning(?) is so sharp and beautiful tones. Your post has reminded me of our trip to New Orleans - hot days, horses, lights and jazz music!
You have such an amazing way with words! You really do paint a picture with them although you snap a mean photo as well!
I love the Cinderella-esque carriage. : )
Gorgeous photos! Graceland was like stepping back in time when I visited. Totally unexpected. Looks like you had a fabulous time slowing down with the locals! x
Amazing, I wish I could go on so many trips and have such wonderful experiences as you do :)
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Sounds fun! I would visit Graceland too, even though I'm not a great Elvis fan x
Hi sweetie, how are you? There's such a great electric vibe about this place. I am currently on a tour and I met a Polish girl who lives in new York...and thought of you. Lol
Great photos! Memphis looks more alive at night. xoxo
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Looks amazing.
Oh I love jazz concerts. We have one here every first Sunday of the month. I try my best to go for it. Looks like it was great.
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Love love love your photos! Memphis looks so cool! That is somewhere I have never been but would love to go!
XOXO JET
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It sounds so magical. Just like in the movies. I can't wait to read where you're off to next. You're my American travel journalist and I'm living vicariously through you!
I agree with Chocolate, cookies & candies lovely - you're my go to for dreamy U.S travelling, and you always top it off with such gorgeous photos. Memphis seriously sounds like the town I was born to live in though....comfort food, blues and jazz...perfection :) It sounds like you & lovely husband c are enjoying your New York and surrounding areas as much as ever :) p.s thank you soooo much for your packing tips, I have copied and pasted it in to a word doc, printed it - and its sitting with my europe back pack for when I go to pack!!! xx
These photos are beautiful. It seems like you had a great time in Memphis. I have been to Tenn. several times but never to Memphis. These pics make me want to go.
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love these city shots!! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com
What a cool place, I love the horse and cart's in the streets oh, and the authentic jazz bands, how great would that be! Great photos, I'm glad you're enjoying all the new places you've visited so far! :) xo K
Ah, i’ve been waiting to see and hear about your memphis trip! This looks like so much fun ... i really, really want to go. We have an office out of nashville, and I’m trying to make a “business trip” down that way, ha. I have a thing for live blues & jazz music too - sounds heavenly :)
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What a beautiful town... Very cool!
Oh goodness! I never knew you were such a talented photographer. Seriously, these photos belong in a magazine. Gorgeous shots! Is that you walking away? Oh, I love how elegant you are!
Those are such lovely photos.
I first heard of Memphis from my Mom when I was still a very young child, yep! she mentioned its Elvis' hometown, she's such a fan.
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