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Long live the King! Visit Graceland, the mansion and estate of Rock ‘n Roll legend Elvis Presley. This white columned mansion currently serves as a museum, and offers visitors the chance to get a glimpse of how the King of Rock ‘n Roll lived after his rise to fame. Take a narrated tour as you sneak a peak at the Jungle Room, the Music Room and the car museum/garage.  Elvis Week in August is the perfect time to dust off your blue suede shoes, coif your hair and don your best white suit. Located across from Graceland mansion, this festival features recorded music from the legend himself, as well as performances by a variety of Elvis impersonators.

See the Memphis Grizzlies roar at the FedExForum. Part of the NBA, the Grizzlies represent the only major North American Sports League in Memphis. This newly competitive sports team promises a fun game for fans. Deck yourself out in Beale Street Blue and Grizzlies Gold, and bare your claws for these bears!

For cutting edge entertainment dealing with controversial issues not normally produced by conventional theatres, go to Emerald Theatre Company. This theater showcases many plays, ranging from serious dramas to lighthearted musicals, which present GLBT concerns and themes. Tickets are available for single or seasonal showings, with discounts for seniors and students.

Listen to some of the best live blues and jazz music in Memphis at Wild Bill's, home to beer and blues. This juke joint doubles as a restaurant, so you can chow down on delicious food while enjoying live entertainment. Head out onto the dance floor or just sit at one of the long tables and chat with friends, new and old, at one of the hottest music venues on the nightlife scene.