Fans mourn Elvis in abbreviated ceremony, livestream
Elvis Week ended with an abbreviated version of the annual candlelight vigil, commemorating the death of the iconic entertainer.
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August 2020
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July 2020
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Graceland to offer virtual Elvis experiences
Instagrammable moments will mark Graceland's COVID-19 edition of Elvis Week.
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Graceland pares down Elvis Week in pandemic
A free, reservation-only version of the Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil will feature social distancing and smaller crowds.
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Grandson of Elvis Presley dead at age 27
Benjamin Keough, grandson of the late Elvis Presley, has died in California, and his mother, Lisa Marie Presley “is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated," family spokesman Roger Widynowski said in a statement.
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May 2020
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‘What is this new world going to be like for my children and grandchildren?’
“At some point this pandemic will have run its course and we’ll get back to normal. ... Now, the question is when?’’
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Some Graceland workers have left the building
Graceland Holdings managing partner Joel Weinshanker said the tourist attraction has permanently laid off less than 20 people whose jobs couldn't be justified during lean times for tourism.
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Herrington: Alone in the Jungle Room and other notes as Graceland reopens
How do you measure 6 feet of social distance in Elvis speak? Where the Memphis Zoo stenciled 6-foot markings of snakes and alligators on the ground when they reopened, Graceland has gone with six gold records or six teddy bears.
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Graceland tours fit for a President part of COVID-19 comeback tour
Graceland is reopening with mansion tours reduced to 25% of capacity. Operators bill it as an opportunity to "walk in Elvis' footsteps like never before."
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January 2020
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Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling recount stories on Elvis’ 85th birthday
Hundreds of fans visited Graceland to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll's birthday, a celebration that will continue with events through Friday, Jan. 11.
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The Weekly Memphian: Bill Burr, Elvis’ birthday, Pauline Kael documentary
The Weekly Memphian is a guide to some of the things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Jan. 2-8.
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December 2019
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The Memphis 200 Chapter 3: Alice Mitchell, Overton Square, Piomingo and the Memphis Chicks
The third of our four-part survey of the 200 people, places and events that have made Memphis what is was, what it is and what it could be.
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September 2019
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Nelson: A tale of two cities, and both belong to Elvis
Las Vegas, like Memphis, is still Elvis' town.
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August 2019
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Herrington: Lights burn bright as Elvis faithful flock to annual vigil
Forty-two years after Elvis' death, fans from around the world gathered at Graceland for the annual Candlelight Vigil.
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Souvenir shop may open near Sun Studio in Edge District
A building permit application shows plans for Boulevard Souvenirs to locate about 100 steps from Sun Studio.
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Graceland adds more guests for Elvis Week 2019
Graceland has announced more guests for Elvis Week 2019, the nine-day event scheduled for Aug. 9-17 that celebrates Elvis Presley’s life and legacy and commemorates the 42nd anniversary of his death.
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July 2019
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Auction at Graceland opens online bidding on Elvis artifacts
Fans and collectors interested in buying a piece of authenticated Elvis Presley memorabilia at the upcoming Auction at Graceland don’t have to wait for Elvis Week to start placing their bids.
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Southern food, style, fashion will rule at Graceland Sept. 27-29
Priscilla Presley and a cast of experts will present "Elegant Southern Style Weekend," at Graceland Sept. 27-29.
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June 2019
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Nelson: Sam Phillips was a small-town boy with big-city ambition
It’s called the music business for a reason, and from the beginning, Sam Phillips’ never-ceasing struggle was to make records he loved while keeping his shoestring operation financially solvent.
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May 2019
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East Memphis senior-living development approved after compromises
A $75 million, 240-unit senior living community won approval from a planning board Thursday after developers met concerns of the Audubon neighbors.
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March 2019
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EDGE holds Graceland TIF public hearing, approves Midtown project
A public hearing on Graceland expansion drew no public comments, and changes to a tax abatement agreement for Midtown apartments sailed to easy approval Wednesday.
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Memphis @ 200
A yearlong series of stories will chronicle the past, present and future of Memphis as part of the city's bicentennial celebration in 2019.
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February 2019
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Legendary Memphis deejay, Elvis friend George Klein dies
Legendary Memphis deejay and Elvis friend George Klein has died, according to multiple sources.
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January 2019
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Fans flock to Graceland to celebrate Elvis’ birthday
Elvis fans gathered on Tuesday to celebrate what would have been the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s 84th birthday during the annual proclamation and cake-cutting ceremony on the front lawn of Graceland in Memphis. -
The Weekly Memphian: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ Willie Nelson, 30 First Jokes and Hybrid Filmmaking
Elvis turns 84, Willie Nelson brings friends to town, and "If Beale Street Could Talk" takes the screen as we run down some of our favorite things happening in Memphis this week.
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December 2018
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Graceland loses round, vows to appeal bid for arena funding
Graceland’s battle with the city and Memphis Grizzlies over a FedExForum noncompete clause is expected to continue in a higher court after a lawsuit was dismissed in Shelby County Chancery Court.
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