What happened in 1954 at the Chisca Hotel in
downtown Memphis that sparked a worldwide musical phenomenon? How did an
eccentric businessman living in a pink mansion invent the first self-service
grocery store, forever changing the way Americans shop? Where did notorious
gangster Machine Gun Kelly enjoy his final moments of freedom before spending
life in prison? Uncover these stories and more tales from a soulful river city
in Secret Memphis, a guide that takes you beyond the basics and into the deep
waters of Memphis culture and history. As Memphis author Holly Whitfield leads
you through the most surprising, intriguing, and marvelous locations in the
city, you'll discover places you never knew existed and the unexpected stories
behind familiar sites. From a glass-and-steel pyramid on the banks of the
Mississippi River to a park populated by bison, from mounds built by Native
Americans centuries ago to the birthplace of the Queen of Soul, Secret Memphis
unearths this authentic, lively city's mysteries one by one.
Click the link to join author Holly Whitfield as she helps kicking off Explore Memphis 2020 in her Secret Memphis Expedition.