Podcast Tour Memphis Where Integration Found Its Groove
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Walk the streets of South Memphis where gospel roots and blues riffs collided with the Civil Rights movement. Discover how a converted movie theater with a sloped floor became an integrated oasis during Jim Crow segregation, producing timeless hits while neighborhood joints fed activists and stars alike.
- A 3.0 km self-guided tour with 9 stops over 126 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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Duration 2 hours 6 min
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Modest residential site where Aretha Franklin was born in 1942.
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Stop 2
Urban organic micro-farm focused on community health and youth education.
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Stop 3
Historic soul food institution where Civil Rights icons and Stax musicians dined.
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Stop 4
Historic sanctuary that served as a vocal foundation for soul stars and a hub for organizers.
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Stop 5
Historically Black college campus that fueled student sit-ins and educated local musical talent.
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Stop 6
Restored home of blues pioneer Memphis Slim, now a community music hub and collaboratory.
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Stop 7
Historic site of Studio A and Capitol Theatre where integrated Southern soul was born.
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Stop 8
State-of-the-art music education center preparing youth for performance and industry careers.
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Stop 9
Academically rigorous charter school completing the Soulsville Foundation campus.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
From the main transit hub in Memphis, take local transit toward Aretha Franklin Birthplace Site. Walk the final stretch to Aretha Franklin Birthplace Site, Memphis, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
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