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Built during the 1940s as the spiritual home of the Church of God in Christ, the second largest black denomination in the country (& is now the church's world headquarters), the Mason Temple served as a focal point for civil rights activities in Memphis during the 1950s & 1960s. Upon completion of its construction, it became the largest black-owned church auditorium in the United States.
On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech before a crowd of 3,000 people who had accumulated to show their support for the striking sanitation workers of Memphis.
"And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land." These were some of MLK's most prophetic words he ever spoke. Sadly, they were also his last as on April 4, 1968 (nearly twenty-four hours after his speech), MLK was assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel.
The entombment of the founder of the church, Charles H. Mason, is located on the premises, &, for that very reason, security personnel are in place twenty-four hours a day. Leave a Comment
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 Memphis Flyer by Elena_007
The Memphis Flyer is a weekly guide to what is going on in Memphis, Tennessee. It lists movies, theater productions, nightlife hot spots including Beale Street, personal and political viewpoints, restaurant reviews, sports, and city attractions as well. Basically, it's a weekly update on life in Memphis.
You will find them everywhere, in stores as well as on the street corners around town in metal (or the newer plastic type) newspaper stands, only there is no charge for the Memphis Flyer. Pick one up when you are in town to find out the latest information on things to do in Memphis. See the following website for the latest issue online. Leave a Comment
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 Elvis Presley Statue by challengerLeave a Comment Address: The Welcome CenterDirections: On the river. If you can't spot the Pyramid from a distance, you're in the wrong city.
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Memphis Visitor Information Center
340 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-543-5333
FAX: 901-543-5335
The Visitor Information Center is staffed with friendly and knowledgeable locals who are eager to offer information and assistance with Memphis and Mid-South attractions, lodging, shopping, dining, sightseeing tours, and special events.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Also check on this great link for map & tourist guide
http://www.memphistravel.com/visitors/tourism_guide_request/default.aspx
"Memphis is a big time city with big time attractions, so you’re going to need a little guidance in your journey around the River City. Where is the famed Memphis Zoo located? What was the name of that legendary barbecue joint? What is the meaning of life? Ok, our Memphis Tourist Guide can’t answer every question, but it does provide need-to-know info while on-the-go in and around Memphis.
Everything from the hit side of Memphis’ famous attractions to the flip side that only the locals know - Request a Memphis Tourist Guide and keep it tucked close by while you explore Memphis Soul." Leave a Comment
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