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(901) 521-0664
706 Union Ave
Memphis,
TN
38103
35.1392
-90.038
Neighborhoods: Downtown Core, Central, New Pathways
Hours:
Monday To Sunday From 10:00 AM To 06:00 PM
Last updated 8.07.11
Category:
Recreation Facilities, Sports & Recreation, Attractions, Historical Sites, Historical Organizations, Recording Studios, Sightseeing, Live Theatre
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
What People Are Saying About Sun Studio
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Background – From the gold seal on the outside to the age-old instruments in the studio, not much has changed in this classic brick building on Union Street. And just like any good antique, you can virtually smell the history seeping from the cracks. Carl Perkins, Jerry the Killer and the King himself stare from photos on the walls. – – The Experience – There's no stopping the goose bumps while you stand around Elvis' microphone and Johnny Cash's dollar-strung guitar and listen to candid, master recordings of early blues and rock greats. Had that young looker from…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Peruse records, clothes and assorted treasures in the upstairs gallery or shop for T-shirts, shot glasses and a slew of Elvis memorabilia in the gift shop.
- Where to Sit:
- Snack on Moonpies and Coke along the booth-lined windows in the Sun Studio Cafe.
