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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
+1 901 521 0664 / +1 901 441 6249
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  • dungroovin
    dungroovin said

    … half away, with only a map to guide us we get there, to Sun studios and back to Memphis without… continue reading »

  • Jenica
    Jenica said

    … on Beale street and Sun Studios the night before, and said if we missed it, that would be ok. We were… continue reading »

  • Second Star
    Second Star said

    … Sun Studios. I’ve strolled down Beale Street and witnessed visitors placing floral birthday cakes… continue reading »

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    Trailer Trash said

    …>We also visited Sun Studios where Elvis knocked 'em dead with his rendition of… continue reading »

  • Jon & Diane
    Jon & Diane said

    …. Visit Sun Studios where Elvis made is first record, take a stroll down Bluesy Beale Street, see where… continue reading »

  • Gary and Jill
    Gary and Jill said

    …. We then visited the cradle of rock & roll - Sun Studio.  T-Shirts purchased, photo ops… continue reading »

  • KC-Girl
    KC-Girl said

    … centre which is what MLK would have wanted. Also saw Sun Studios which the music fans will know… continue reading »

More information on Sun Studio

Take a tour of the historic studio where Elvis Presley, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other famous musicians recorded their legendary albums. This studio was founded by Sam Phillips in 1950 and still functions as a working studio. Exhibits currently tell the story of its magical past.

Price

Admission $9.50 adults, free for children under 12 accompanied by parents

Credit Cards Accepted

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Area

At Marshall Ave

Hours

Daily 10am-6pm

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