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Memphis FOX13 heard for the first time on camera from the CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises about the planned protest there tonight at 6 p.m. Jack Soden said he really hopes protesters will think twice about disrupting Elvis Week and tonight's candlelight vigil. He said thousands of people from all over the world have come to Memphis for the Elvis celebration and they shouldn't feel threatened. "Harassing our visitors from all over the world is pretty difficult to understand how that improves things, but we are going to be with peace and love and the fans are so great,” Soden said. Protest organizers said they picked Graceland specifically because they know they'll be noticed. Source: My Fox Memphis BIM: THANK YOU JACK SODEN! Thank You for speaking out! We fans should be able to come on vacation to Memphis and NOT feel threatened or be in FEAR. Thank You for acknowledging that and speaking out. Thanks for TCBing!

It was 30 years ago today that we stood on the front steps of Elvis’ home and welcomed fans from around the world for the very first tours of Graceland. Since that first day, almost 18 million guests have walked through the home Elvis loved. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, Elvis’ fans, for being part of this remarkable journey we have all taken together. Like you, we look forward to the future and all the great opportunities Graceland gives us to share the legacy of Elvis Presley. Sincerely, Jack Soden and Priscilla Presley BIM: As a fan who has been traveling to Memphis for over 25 years, it was very nice to get this message from Priscilla Presley & Jack Soden. It has been a long time coming. And I am happy they are finally acknowledging the fans and all their support. A simple message like this goes a long way and I am glad Elvis Presley Enterprises has decided to reach out to fans in such a simple way. So Thank you EPE!