South Main Arts District, Memphis
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| South Main Street Historic District | |
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| (U.S. Registered Historic District) | |
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| Location: | Roughly S. Main St. between Webster and Carolina Ave., and Mulberry between Calhoun and Vance Aves., Memphis |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Added to NRHP: | 1982 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 82004054 |
The South Main Arts District in Memphis, Tennessee makes up the southern portion of Downtown Memphis. It is located along South Main Street.
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[edit] Attractions
[edit] Points of historical interest
Two great points of historical interest in Memphis reside in this area. One is the National Civil Rights Museum. The other is the historic restaurant the Arcade, located on the south corner of South Main and G.E. Patterson. It is the oldest coffee shop and one of the oldest family owned restaurants in Memphis. Elvis used to hang out at the Arcade[1] and it has become a favorite among filmmakers; several movies have had scenes filmed at the diner-styled restaurant.
[edit] Art Trolley Tour
On the last Friday of each month, an event called "Art Trolley Tour" is put on by the owners of the South Main businesses and art galleries. From 6-9pm, this includes free MATA trolley service up and down Main Street, open art galleries, and longer hours for most area shops and restaurants.[2]
[edit] Films
The South Main district has been featured in many films, sometimes as just background scenery in Memphis, sometimes masquerading as an older version of Beale Street [3].
Some of the films featuring scenes from the South Main district are:
- The Firm - Tom Cruise and the FBI meet at the Arcade Restaurant.
- 21 Grams
- Hustle and Flow
- Walk the Line - The scenes shown on "Beale Street" are actually South Main, somewhat dressed up and slightly CGI enhanced.
- Black Snake Moan - While most of the movie was shot in the Pyramid, several scenes were shot on South Main as well.
- My Blueberry Nights - Filmed inside Ernestine and Hazel's and The Arcade Restaurant, several exterior shots along South Main and G.E. Patterson.
- Nothing But the Truth - Scenes were shot at The Arcade restaurant (which is transformed via green screen special effects into a Washington eatery).[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ The Guardian - Top 10 rock'n'roll landmarks in the US
- ^ Art Trolley Tour Information
- ^ South Main Official Site - About Page
- ^ Blank, Christopher. "Memphis actors' film hopes on hold", Memphis, TN: Commercial Appeal, 2007-11-24. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Arcade Restaurant
- National Civil Rights Museum
- Shelby County listings at the National Register of Historic Places
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