Maybe we would have had a different impression of Memphis if we had been able to see more of the city besides downtown earlier on the trip. Because of Chris' conference we stayed pretty close to downtown most of the time. Downtown is kind of rundown. They are in the process of … [Read more...] about Memphis, TN

The best BBQ I've had in a long time. I ordered the dry rub ribs (this is a Memphis specialty). Chris and Lorne had the wet stuff. The meal comes with 2 sides of coleslaw, smoky baked beans and rolls that look and taste like they've been fried in butter. Mmmm good! They can even … [Read more...] about Corky’s BBQ

This tour was part of the NETA conference (National Electrical Testing Association) spouse package. But you might be able to get it from a local tour operator. The 3 kings of the tour are; Elvis, BB King, and Martin Luther King. Pretty cute. The first stop was Graceland. This is … [Read more...] about 3 Kings Tour of Memphis, TN

Nashville is great ya'll! Chris and I went downtown to listen to all the music on Friday and Saturday. Even with both nights we still didn't have enough time. Broadway is where all the honky tonk bars are. Such a great street. Country music right next to rockabilly, right next to … [Read more...] about Nashville

As we were heading into Nashville, we stopped by Loretta Lynn's cafe for breakfast (yuck) Then we drove up to her house in Hurricane Mills for a tour. The tour consists of a replica of the house Loretta grew up in Butcher Holler, KY, a replica of a mine that her father worked in, … [Read more...] about Hurricane Mills, TN