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Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton was quoted recently, saying the Mid South Coliseum, which was the longtime site of major concerts, minor sports (indoor soccer), Memphis State Tigers basketball, and Monday Night Wrestling in Memphis, will most likely be torn down, along with the remains of the Liberty Land amusement park and surrounding facilities at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Wharton addressed the future of the Mid-South Coliseum, which the city closed in 2006 because of the prohibitive cost of bringing the venue into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Although this is clearly a facility that holds a special place in the hearts of many Memphians, we do not believe that we have the financial wherewithal to make the necessary upgrades to re-open the Coliseum, nor is it apparent that sufficient market demand exists in Memphis for a venue of its size to be open year-round,” Wharton said. “Our intention now is to convene a public hearing to determine the best options for it...

This piano was owned by Hank Snow and then inherited by his son, Jimmy Rodgers . It has been played by Elvis Presley, The Carter Sisters, Chet Atkins and many more . This is a great piece of Elvis memorabilia as well as a great piece of Country music history. The current owner has a letter from Hank Snow stating Elvis played this piano on occasion. Asking price is 6,000.00 US Dollars.For more info, email me at Megan@backinmemphis.com Serious inquiries only! Have entertainment memorabilia you want to sell? Contact us and we'll do the selling for you! Looking for a special piece for your collection? Let us know! We'll do the hunting for you! Backinmemphis.com specializes in memorabilia. Contact Megan@backinmemphis.com

Well, we're back after a long holiday weekend! Lots of news and exclusives coming this week! We hope you all enjoyed your 3 day President's weekend! Lisa Marie Presley was spotted out bike riding with one of her twin girls in Hawaii yesterday. This after being in LA working on her third album.

Joe Shanks - Photo Courtesy Tony Stuchbury Joe Shanks, former security guard at Graceland, and friend to many; has died. Joe’s memorial service will be Wednesday 23rd February at 10am. It will be at the Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home, located at 6755 Highway 51 North, Millington, TN 38053 http://themedfoundation.org/centers-of-excellence/the-elvis-presley-memorial-trauma-center?task=view You may donate using the link above (Elvis is there)  and clicking on the ‘CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY’ section on the right. When you make your donation please state ‘in memory of Joe V. Shanks’  so your donation will count towards his plaque. You can also donate (direct) using this link without seeing Elvis, if you dare. http://themedfoundation.org/donation You can also call Marsha personally on 901 545 6405 if you prefer,  to make your donation. You can also mail a check to : The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, The MED Foundation 877 Jefferson Avenue Memphi...

As NYers walked passed & read the venue, there were many comments One guy said Elvis Presley In Concert? Only in America! A group of 30 of NYCs Finest Elvis Fans Met 4 Dinner Before The Show! Tally & Brian B The Infamous Phil Gelormine (Philly to me) & I Brian B & Philly - Two of the Best guys Ever! The King Is Back In The Big Apple! James Burton Ronnie Tutt on drums & Nathan East on bass Click on photos to enlarge The crowd cheered The Imperials after Sweet Sweet Spirit Audience stood clapping after How Great Thou Art Intermission Bob Klein & Brian B - Maybe alittle Too Much Cleavage Brian! Bob Klein & I - East coast die hards! Estelle dedicates Sweet Inspiration to Sylvia & Myra then introduces Cissy Houston from the audience Nathan East & James Burton The whole audience was clapping & cheering during Suspicious Minds American Trilogy got a standing ovation ...

James Burton Ron Feuer & Glen D. Hardin The Sweet Inspirations & The Imperials The original Guitar hero - James Burton! Glen D. & Nathan East The Imperials Nathan East , James Burton & Paul Liem on drums Brian's sister Karen & James Burton My Mom, Terry Blackwood & Me after the show Brian's girlfriend Giselle with James Burton Brian B, Joe Moscheo, my mom & I Well, it was a fantastic experience. The area was not sold out but pretty well packed. There were fans from all over the north east. It was great to see so many friends. The sound was good, the screens were very clear ( compared to the last time when the show played Foxwoods, the screens were awful). And the last time the show was to play Mohegan, they could not get the screens to work and the show was canceled. A member of the cast told me they all were abit concerned as they were working with some new technicians for the very first time. But everything w...