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The musical heritage of Memphis dominates the city's nightlife. Here is the birthplace of two of America's true art forms - blues and rock 'n' roll. Elvis thought Memphis was fit for a king and so he built Graceland here. B.B. King also built his legendary nightclub here. If you don't like live music, then you should leave Memphis. [more]

The famous Beale Street is where to find most of the action. Tourists and locals alike make up the scene here. Count on seeing some great blues music and drinking some strong drinks. Bars stay open until 5 a.m. in Memphis and drinks and cover charges are fairly reasonable.

Once you've had your fill of the touristy Beale Street, you might want to check out some of the other happening spots in Memphis. Midtown has a fair amount of nightclubs and bars, though they are still mostly blues clubs as well. Overton Square has a more upbeat feel and offers a little more diversity to Memphis' blues-heavy nightlife. [less]