Memphis Vibe
Nashville is called the Music City, but Memphis is immersed in music as well. It celebrates its ties to Rock, Soul and the Blues. And the place that this is most evident is on the famous, or infamous Beale Street. We took a Trolley there Saturday evening. And I might add, the whole trolley thing is a great way to get around downtown Memphis. Well, getting back to Beale Street - even though I had heard about the place, I was still taken by surprise. The length of about 2-3 blocks is barricaded off with an obvious police presence - outwardly laid back, but keeping a watchful eye. This is one huge block party with hundreds, maybe thousands of people all ready for a good time. Lining the streets are restaurants, bars, clubs, dancing, food and drink. And when I say drink, that is an understatement - alcohol-to-go! Although we are known as big party people at Laurel Ridge (Active Adult Community), we decided to choose one of the more sedate (by comparison) spots for dinner. Kings Palace proved to be a good choice. The food was good, the crowd lively, and the singer/guitar player (David Bowan) was fabulous. I'm not sure that I could hang out there every weekend. Well, let's just say that was probably my one and only journey down Beale Street. But I must say it was FUN.
Nashville is called the Music City, but Memphis is immersed in music as well. It celebrates its ties to Rock, Soul and the Blues. And the place that this is most evident is on the famous, or infamous Beale Street. We took a Trolley there Saturday evening. And I might add, the whole trolley thing is a great way to get around downtown Memphis. Well, getting back to Beale Street - even though I had heard about the place, I was still taken by surprise. The length of about 2-3 blocks is barricaded off with an obvious police presence - outwardly laid back, but keeping a watchful eye. This is one huge block party with hundreds, maybe thousands of people all ready for a good time. Lining the streets are restaurants, bars, clubs, dancing, food and drink. And when I say drink, that is an understatement - alcohol-to-go! Although we are known as big party people at Laurel Ridge (Active Adult Community), we decided to choose one of the more sedate (by comparison) spots for dinner. Kings Palace proved to be a good choice. The food was good, the crowd lively, and the singer/guitar player (David Bowan) was fabulous. I'm not sure that I could hang out there every weekend. Well, let's just say that was probably my one and only journey down Beale Street. But I must say it was FUN.
I never heard of Beale Street.. We spent a week in TN about 5 years ago and there was so much to experience.
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