Memphis tourist numbers approach 1 million a month
Elvis fans pay tribute to the singer’s legacy during the annual candlelight vigil at Graceland on Aug. 15, 2018. The city drew a record 11.8 million visitors in 2018, and this year is expected to better, according to Memphis Tourism. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian file)
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