This was part of a Geoff Calkins column in today's Commercial Appeal in Memphis. It was directed to the many visitors in Memphis for the Tyson fight this weekend. I thought you guys might appreciate it, and ya never know...it might bring back some memories of Memphis...at least for those of you that have spent any time there. 
DON'T go swimming in the Mississippi.
DO go running along the Mississippi.
DON'T order chicken at the Rendezvous.
DO order chicken at Gus's.
DON'T go to The Peabody to look at the ducks.
DO go to The Peabody to look at the people looking at the ducks.
DON'T expect the fast food to be fast.
DO expect folks to remember your name.
DON'T take the trolley if you're in a hurry.
DO take the trolley if you're not.
DON'T go to AutoZone Park looking for major-league baseball.
DO go to AutoZone Park. That's it. Just go. Sit on the bluff and order the barbecue nachos.
DON'T go to Raiford's at 7 p.m.
DO go to Raiford's at 2 a.m.
DON'T blame the heat.
DO blame the humidity.
DON'T make fun of the word "y'all."
DO feel free to make fun of Tunica all you please.
DON'T spend all your time on Beale Street.
DO stop by long enough to catch the Beale Street Flippers [or FreeWorld :weed: ] doing their thing.
DON'T eat at a chain restaurant.
DO eat at Ronnie Grisanti's, or Automatic Slim's, or the Rendezvous, or Paulette's, or McEwen's, or Cozy Corner, or the Cupboard, or La Tourelle, or 61 En Teur, or Folk's Folly, or the Blue Plate Cafe, or Chez Phillipe or . . .
DON'T confuse Memphis with Nashville. :nono:
DO feel free to blame Nashville promoter Brian Young if anything goes wrong.
DON'T be surprised when you hear former Memphis coach Dana Kirk on the radio.
DO think about changing the station if he starts singing.
DON'T expect great seafood in Memphis.
DO remember that this Saturday is "Free Fishing Day" in Tennessee, in case you don't have anything better to do.
DON'T think you'll be able to find a cab if you need one.
DO understand it's a lot easier to find a horse and carriage. :brows:
DON'T expect mud on Mud Island or championship steaks at Cal's Championship Steaks.
DO expect to be moved by the wreath at the Lorraine Motel.
:director: ...have fun in the Bluff City, y'all!!!! SIB
p.s. DON'T travel through Orange Mound for any reason whatsoever.... :nono:
DO take tourists by Jerry Lawler's house when they say, "Let's drive by the King's house!?!" :fingerc:
:weed:
DON'T go swimming in the Mississippi.
DO go running along the Mississippi.
DON'T order chicken at the Rendezvous.
DO order chicken at Gus's.
DON'T go to The Peabody to look at the ducks.
DO go to The Peabody to look at the people looking at the ducks.
DON'T expect the fast food to be fast.
DO expect folks to remember your name.
DON'T take the trolley if you're in a hurry.
DO take the trolley if you're not.
DON'T go to AutoZone Park looking for major-league baseball.
DO go to AutoZone Park. That's it. Just go. Sit on the bluff and order the barbecue nachos.
DON'T go to Raiford's at 7 p.m.
DO go to Raiford's at 2 a.m.
DON'T blame the heat.
DO blame the humidity.
DON'T make fun of the word "y'all."
DO feel free to make fun of Tunica all you please.
DON'T spend all your time on Beale Street.
DO stop by long enough to catch the Beale Street Flippers [or FreeWorld :weed: ] doing their thing.
DON'T eat at a chain restaurant.
DO eat at Ronnie Grisanti's, or Automatic Slim's, or the Rendezvous, or Paulette's, or McEwen's, or Cozy Corner, or the Cupboard, or La Tourelle, or 61 En Teur, or Folk's Folly, or the Blue Plate Cafe, or Chez Phillipe or . . .
DON'T confuse Memphis with Nashville. :nono:
DO feel free to blame Nashville promoter Brian Young if anything goes wrong.
DON'T be surprised when you hear former Memphis coach Dana Kirk on the radio.
DO think about changing the station if he starts singing.
DON'T expect great seafood in Memphis.
DO remember that this Saturday is "Free Fishing Day" in Tennessee, in case you don't have anything better to do.
DON'T think you'll be able to find a cab if you need one.
DO understand it's a lot easier to find a horse and carriage. :brows:
DON'T expect mud on Mud Island or championship steaks at Cal's Championship Steaks.
DO expect to be moved by the wreath at the Lorraine Motel.
:director: ...have fun in the Bluff City, y'all!!!! SIB
p.s. DON'T travel through Orange Mound for any reason whatsoever.... :nono:
DO take tourists by Jerry Lawler's house when they say, "Let's drive by the King's house!?!" :fingerc:
:weed:
Last edited:
