12-Day Mississippi River Cruise Aboard American Melody
Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Melody. See the highlights of the author’s journey from Memphis to New Orleans.
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Visiting Sun Studio in Memphis: Walking in Elvis’ Footsteps
Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch visits Sun Studio in Memphis, the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and discovers the sounds from the past that created the music genre. On a hot summer day in 1953, a shy Elvis Presley stopped by Sun Studio to make a recording of “My Happiness.” Local lore says the July 18th…
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Solo Cruising the Mississippi River on American Cruise Lines
Jackie Sheckler Finch offers an insider’s look on solo cruising on the Mississippi River on American Cruise Lines’ American Splendor.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music: A Memphis Musical Landmark
Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch visits the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis and discovers that the museum has played a meaningful role in revitalizing its community.
