Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers is the current tenant at 1911 Poplar Ave. where Elvis Presley once studied martial arts. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
A highly visible retail building where Elvis Presley once practiced martial arts and alt-country bands rocked is on the market.
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the 4,800-square-foot building on 0.4 acres at 1911 Poplar Ave.
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Andy Ashby
Andy Ashby is a veteran reporter with more than 14 years of journalism experience, including stops at the DeSoto County Tribune, the Daily News, and the Memphis Business Journal. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he photographed the 1998 National Championship game.
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