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Memphis is a city in the southwest corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. Memphis rises above the Mississippi River on the 4 th Chickasaw Bluff just south of the mouth of the Wolf River. Memphis has an estimated population of 669,651, making it the largest city in the state of Tennessee, the third largest in the Southeastern United States, and the 19th largest in the United States.[1] The greater Memphis metropolitan area, including adjacent counties in Mississippi and Arkansas, has a population of 1,280,533. This makes Memphis the second largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, surpassed only by metropolitan Nashville, which overtook Memphis in recent years. Memphis is the youngest of Tennessee's four major cities (traditionally including Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville). A resident of Memphis is referred to as a Memphian and the Memphis region is known, particularly to media outlets, as the "Mid-South."
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1. The Top 20 Best Public Gardens to Visit in the United States
October 08, 2009
For the past year I've been compiling a list of Public Gardens in the United States for my gardening website. These gardens all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular?
The most popular public gardens (based on online chatter) in the USA are:
20. New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans, Louisiana
...a tie for #20...
20. Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, Ohio
19. Beaumont Botanical Gardens in Beaumont, Texas
18. Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee
17. San Antonio Botanical Garden in San Antonio, Texas
16. Mi... (read more)
Author: Larry Truett
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2. Dalai Lama Learns 'Fist-Bump' in Memphis
September 22, 2009
The Dalai Lama during a VOA interviewTibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has opened a three-week tour of North America in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was introduced to a new type of welcome.Memphis Mayor Myron Lowery greeted the Dalai Lama with the "fist bump," where instead of a handshake, two people touch fists.The Dalai Lama laughed, but later said the gesture reminds him of violence.He will be honored Wednesday at the National Civil Rights Museum, the former Memphis motel where civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968.The Dalai Lama's North American ... (read more)
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3. Let's Go Barbeque
September 21, 2009
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed - even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional "bone" of contention.
In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs - most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. The city bills itself as the pork barbeque capital ... (read more)
Author: Jude Simons
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4. Jazz and Blues Steeped in Down-Home Tennessee Heritage
September 06, 2009
In addition to its beautiful, mountainous terrain and friendly, Southern appeal, Tennessee is well-known for its thriving music scene, particularly in the jazz and blues genre. From Nashville to Memphis, some of the greatest minds in the music industry have recorded, lived or played in the state, taking advantage of its musical heritage and deep-rooted fan base. Both the jazz and blues genres have their roots in African-American communities; however, over time, the genres have evolved to reflect and include all cultures and faces.
Jazz Roots
Tennessee blues is rooted in piano, guita... (read more)
Author: Jason Hagemann
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5. Why People are Buying into Memphis
August 27, 2009
Memphis Tennessee has long been a popular tourist destination in the southwest for many good reasons. The same reasons that draw people to visit the beautiful city are bringing in home buyers as well who love it so much here that they can't bear to leave.
Memphis is like a little slice of paradise in the middle of Tennessee. With the Mississippi River languidly flowing on by the city and the temperature in the subtropical range, Memphis is a comfortable living environment.
Memphis is for many people a Mecca of music, not surprising as it is the location of Elvis Presley's home, Gra... (read more)
Author: Ed Pierce
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6. Moving to Tennessee
August 20, 2009
Welcome to Lexington Tennessee, county seat of Henderson County and located in the middle of West Tennessee midway between Nashville and Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans, St. Louis and Atlanta.
Both Lexington Tennessee and Henderson County have grown to be an area of growing economic opportunity with 526 square miles of prosperous farms, lush hardwood forests and inviting lakes. In addition, the county has become an area of growing trade and industry opportunity for the 25,000 Tennesseans who live here.
Lexington Tennessee residents benefit from a moderate climate with mild winters a... (read more)
Author: Brad Mays
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7. Henderson County Tennessee www.farmsandfun.com
August 10, 2009
Welcome to Lexington Tennessee, district seat of Henderson County and located inside the central part of West Tennessee halfway linking Nashville and Memphis, Chicago and in mint condition Orleans, St. Louis and Atlanta. Both Lexington Tennessee and Henderson County have an area ofa of financially viable opportunity with 526 square miles of flourishing farms, thriving hardwood forests and alluring lakes. In addition, the province has turn out to be an area of growing financially viable opportunity in place of the 25,000 Tennesseans who live here. Lexington Tennessee residents have th... (read more)
Author: Brad Mays
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8. Travel Tennesse For Vacation Fun
July 29, 2009
Tennessee Travel and Vacations
Tennesse is a well known destination for family vacations and romantic getaways.There is something for everyone in Tennessee. If you are a country music fan,Nashville is the place for you. Nashville is known as the Country Music Capitol of the world. A visit to Nashville will put you right where you can experience country music at it's best.More music appreciation can be found in Memphis.Memphis is the home of Elvis. You can visit the homeplace of Elvis called Graceland. While there, you can also visit the private plane that Elvis used.
If you travel to... (read more)
Author: wanda bivens
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9. Hospital Confirms Apple CEO Had Liver Transplant
June 24, 2009
Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs (File)A hospital in the southeastern U.S. state of Tennessee has confirmed that Steve Jobs, the co-founder and chief executive of Apple Computers, recently received a liver transplant.Jobs received the transplant at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Dr. James D. Eason, the hospital's chief of transplantation, issued a statement saying Jobs scored high on a test that measures a patient's urgent need for a transplant, making him "the sickest patient on the waiting list." Eason said Jobs is recovering from the procedure, and is making an excellen... (read more)
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10. Searching for Memphis Apartment
April 17, 2009
About Memphis
Memphis is a city in the southwest corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, in Shelby Country. It rises above the Mississippi River on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff just south of the mouth of the Wolf River. As of 2007, Memphis had an estimated population of 677,272, making it the largest city in the state of Tennessee, the second largest in the Southeastern United States, and the 18th largest in the United States.
Life at Memphis Memphis offers a variety of entertaining activities for the entire family to enjoy. It is known as Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll... (read more)
Author: Sandy cooper
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11. Memphis Grizzlies Team
April 09, 2009
The Memphis Grizzlies is a professional basketball team that is located in Memphis in Tennessee. They are a member of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the NBA. The Grizzlies were founded in 1995 in Vancouver alongside the Toronto Raptors. In 2001 their relocation to Memphis took place. Its ownership rights are shared by several owners the main one being Michael Heisley, who has a 95% share in the franchise. The other 5% is jointly owned by many local owners. The relocation rights were applied for by both the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets in 2001. The Grizzli... (read more)
Author: Pamela Walker
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12. SUN RECORDS
March 13, 2009
In 1950 a recording company was founded in Memphis,Tennessee that would have an astounding impact on popular music.Sam Phillips while working as a Memphis DJ had noticed a distinct lack of recording facillities for local black blues performers and set about rectifying the situation.He recorded such artists as BB King and Howlin Wolf and was able to sell the master tapes to established labels like Chess in Chicago and RPM in Los Angeles.
By March 1953 the Sun Records Label was established,with its now famous logo designed by Phillips former schoolfriend John Gale Parker.
In 1954 a yo... (read more)
Author: MARK JOHNSON
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13. Folk Alliance Again an International Celebration of Music
March 09, 2009
Nearly 1,700 musicians and music industry persons gathered in Memphis, Tennessee February 18-22 for the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Convention, an event that celebrates folk music and dance.The sound of music everywhere is one thing that sets Folk Alliance apart from other conventions. You couldn't take a step without tripping over a guitar picker, fiddler or folk dancer, not to mention all the singer-songwriters, including Amy Speace, who has a forthcoming album, "The Killer In Me."Peter Cooper, Fayssoux McLean, and Eric Brace showcase their music at 2009 Folk Alliance conference... (read more)
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14. All about Holiday Inn Killarney, Ireland
January 07, 2009
Holiday Inn Killarney is a subsidiary of the most popular Holiday Inn Resorts and Hotel which is known for providing the best facilities and accommodations that is acknowledged for so many years.
Holiday Inn is highly recognizable for their length of service. In Memphis, Tennessee it was originally founded since 1952. By history in memorial, this hotel has created a legacy that will last in all generations. All of their hotels offer restaurants, room service, pools at most locations, an exercise room, and other functional but comfortable rooms. With that, you can be sure that Holiday Inn... (read more)
Author: Janine Cruzet
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15. Tennessee Titans - The Journey of the Tennessee Titans
November 24, 2008
Originally a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), the Tennessee Titans was previously known as the Huston Oilers, based in Houston, Texas. They began playing in 1960 and won two AFL championships, before the AFL merged with the National Football League (NFL) and became collectively known as the NFL. They are currently a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) South Division in the NFL. In 1997, the Oilers relocated to the state of Tennessee, playing in Memphis for the first season and then moved to Nashville. For their first two seasons in Tennessee, they were kno... (read more)
Author: Rick Grantham
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16. The History And Style of Bar-B-Que.
November 07, 2008
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed – even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional “bone” of contention.
In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs – most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. If you want to know more visit us at www.cooking-ch... (read more)
Author: Rajat Kaushal
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17. Board Up Emergency Services in Memphis, Tennessee, TN
November 07, 2008
Memphis, Tennessee is in a part of the United States that can be affected by the remnants of hurricane winds, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Tennessee is classified as being part of the south in the United States. This part of the country has seen its fair share of bad weather and board up services are very popular here as they are throughout the rest of the country. Hurricanes winds have proven to be pesky, even in Tennessee. Tornadoes have also been giving board up services more work to tackle. However, in the last couple of years, it has been high winds off hurricanes making their... (read more)
Author: Eddie Frank
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18. The History And Style of Bar-B-Que
October 13, 2008
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed – even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional “bone” of contention.
In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs – most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. If you want to know more visit us at www.cooking-ch... (read more)
Author: Mukesh kumar
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19. Rick Springfield Tickets- The Eighties Return With Rick!
September 22, 2008
You don’t have to be Jessie’s Girl to get a pair of Rick Springfield tickets. The now famous musician, songwriter and actor recently announced new tour dates for this year, and you will want to see this eighties icon live in person. He is looking ahead to his fall schedule, where he is set to appear in such cities as: Tulsa, Oklahoma; Saint Charles, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee and Virginia Beach, Virginia, among many others. Be sure to mark your calendar for all of the specific dates.Rick Springfield is of course most famous for his 1981 number one single, "Jessie’s Girl" which eventually ... (read more)
Author: Alexa Evans
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20. Press Release: Asentinal and Integrity Communications Partner Up
August 26, 2008
Asentinel Announces Partnership with Integrity Communications
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (June 8, 2008) - Asentinel(r), a global telecom expense management (TEM) and total telecom cost management (TTCM) leader, announced today that Integrity Communications, a TEM professional and managed services company based in Kansas City, has selected Asentinel's patented Asentinel 5.0 TEM software as the technology platform for its TEM services.
Integrity Communications offers third-party TEM services such as the management of wireless and wireline telecom expenses in a procure to pay lifecycle. The p... (read more)
Author: Robert Barber
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21. Theme Parks in Tennessee: Discover These Great Tennessee Attractions
August 20, 2008
When it comes to Tennessee attractions, theme parks are probably not the first things on your list of places to visit. You might think about catching a country music show, watching a Tennessee Titans game or visiting Graceland in Memphis, but visiting theme parks in Tennessee is probably not the first thought that pops into your head. The fact is that there are several parks, big and small, dotted all across the state that entice visitors from all parts of the world. With its mild climate and four distinct seasons, Tennessee hosts a constant stream of year-round entertainment that brings ... (read more)
Author: Kelley Falgout
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22. Lowdown On Barbeque - Introduction
July 16, 2008
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed - even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional "bone" of contention. In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs - most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. The city bills itself as the pork barbeque capital of... (read more)
Author: Charrat Gill
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23. Lowdown On Barbeque - Introduction
July 14, 2008
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed - even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional "bone" of contention. In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs - most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. The city bills itself as the pork barbeque capital of the... (read more)
Author: karan pal
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24. Lowdown On Barbeque - Introduction
July 14, 2008
Barbeque, in the southern and Midwest parts of the United States, consists of slow-cooking meat over indirect heat. Chicken, beef, pork, sausage, ham, and ribs can all be barbequed - even mutton is sometimes barbequed, at least in Kentucky. With so many ways to make so many dishes, the perfect way to make barbequed meat can be a regional "bone" of contention. In Memphis, Tennessee, barbeque is almost a religion. Barbeque ribs - most often pork, are cooked for long hours, until the meat is so tender that it is ready to fall off the bone. The city bills itself as the pork barbeque capital of the... (read more)
Author: nitin mainro
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25. Blackberry Paramaters Registry Cleaner Edit
July 11, 2008
Master Cleanse: Colonics Memphis Tennessee
Signs You Need Body Detoxification Water is also a no-fail beverage. But if you truly want to get the maximum benefits out of your detox plan. If your work or study schedule forces you to exercise early in the morning you need to do the following to ensure sufficient energy levels:Get up a bit earlier to have a light breakfast (oats with fat-free milk or yoghurt a fruit such a banana or apple and a glass of fruit juice); Use an energy drink while you are exercising (there are a variety of such drinks to choose from e, and diet with Master Clean... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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