There are 14 article(s) tagged Elvis Presley Enterprises:

• October 2020

  • Elvis Presley Enterprises’ lawsuit against city of Memphis dismissed

    The federal lawsuit claimed the city interfered with Graceland’s plans for a Whitehaven arena.

    By Bill Dries October 22, 2020

• July 2020

  • 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.

    By Wayne Risher July 16, 2020

  • Planning board - again - approves Elvis Presley manufacturing site and Cooper-Young four-plex

    After the City Council sent the cases back, the Land Use Control Board for a second time approved two development proposals over the stiff opposition of neighbors.

    By Tom Bailey July 09, 2020

• May 2020

  • Proposed factory with Elvis links draws opposition in Whitehaven

    An online petition and plans for a "peaceful vehicle protest" Wednesday mark opposition to a proposal to convert Whitehaven's old Graves Elementary into a manufacturing and vo-tech complex.

    By Tom Bailey May 06, 2020

• February 2020

  • Southwest, EDGE offering free hospitality training in Whitehaven

    Preference for the training will be given to people who live in Whitehaven.

    By Elle Perry February 06, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: Zoo brews, the Beacon’s bacon and Ja’s poster dunk

    Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 12. Tonight, students from Memphis’ Stax Academy will appear on “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways.” There will also be a vigil near Raleigh to remember victims of gun violence. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 12, 2019

• October 2019

  • A big hunk o’ dinosaur love at Graceland

    Graceland’s visitors are getting younger, with an increase in traffic by 25- to 44-year-olds. When families arrive, they want something nearby for kids to do. Exhibits like Expedition: Dinosaur, on the grounds until January 2020, address the need.

    By Jill Johnson Piper October 25, 2019

• August 2019

  • Graceland Holdings winding down as operator of Prince estate

    Graceland’s operator is bowing out in October after three years as manager of Paisley Park, the Minnesota private estate and studio complex of the late musician Prince.

    By Wayne Risher August 28, 2019

• July 2019

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 29, 2019

• May 2019

  • Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease

    An ongoing spat involves two Memphis institutions, one legacy (Graceland), one a modern creation (Grizzlies), and both central to the city’s identity.

    By Chris Herrington May 30, 2019

  • Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles

    Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.

    By Wayne Risher May 23, 2019

• December 2018

  • Graceland says it’s willing to delay arena plans to get money for other attractions

    There are plans to make two more Hallmark movies in Memphis next year, according to the managing partner of Graceland Holdings LLC.

    By Bill Dries December 18, 2018

  • Elvis is dead, but 75 live acts could play Graceland in 2019

    Graceland is teaming with entertainment giant Live Nation to book as many as 75 live music and entertainment shows at its 2,000-seat Graceland Soundstage and 464-seat Graceland Guest House Theater next year.

    By Wayne Risher December 16, 2018

• October 2018

  • Graceland sues city in federal court over zoning delay

    Graceland has sued the city of Memphis again, this time in federal court, over an indefinite delay of a zoning change allowing Elvis Presley Enterprises to expand the Whitehaven tourist magnet.

    By Wayne Risher October 18, 2018