Beale Street is located in Memphis and is known as the “Home of the Blues.” Visitors to historical Beale Street will get to enjoy a variety of events, clubs, restaurants, and other attractions that make the street infamous.
Beale Street was the big scene in Memphis during the roaring 20’s with its carnival atmosphere. Theaters, nightclubs, stores, pawnshops, restaurants, and hot music flourished together with vices such as drinking, prostitution, gambling, voodoo, and murder. Nights would catch Stetson hats and boxback suits socializing with overalls.
Beale Street is home to several night clubs, and historical attractions in Memphis, TN.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame- The sidewalks of Beale Street are marked with plaques with the names of composers, disc jockeys, musicians, music supporters, and promoters that were important to the history of the street and its Music scene. Some of these famous people include Peter Guralnick, Alberta Hunter, Elvis Presley, Lillie Mae Glover (Ma Rainey II), B.B. King, Justin Timberlake, Rev. W. Herbert Brewster, Johnny Cash, and the Blues Brothers.
Handy Park- The public park can be found on Beale Street at Third Street. It contains a large stage and smaller area for performances. These areas are used for concerts of several thousand or smaller groups. The events here are free and open to anyone who wants to attend.
Ernest Withers Collection and Museum- Ernest Withers was from Memphis and a famous photographer. He spent his life taking photos of the city he loved. This museum honors his priceless photograph collection. The educational and cultural archive found at the museum offers an accurate view of America’s African-American history of the twentieth century through photos. The photo collection spans over sixty years of history in the twentieth century and is used as a tool for teaching and learning for both instructors and students.
W.C. Handy Home and Museum- “The Father of Blues” whose real name was W.C. Handy was one of the greatest influential songwriters in the country. The writer’s home offers visitors a view into his beginnings.
203 Beale Street, Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: 901-526-0974, Map
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