Memphis

  • "We're bound to each other"

    In this interview and podcast, "Black Snake Moan" director Craig Brewer talks about the spirit of the South, the power of the blues and tackling tough issues in delicate times.
    By Stephanie Zacharek February 28, 2007

  • Daily Download: "Incredibly Drunk on Whiskey," Memphis

    A bookish charmer from members of Metric and Stars.
    January 11, 2007

  • King Kaufman's Sports Daily

    Gonzaga's choke for the ages, LSU's upset of Duke highlight a stellar night at the Sweet 16.
    March 24, 2006

  • King Kaufman's Sports Daily

    NCAA Sweet 16: Underdogs, overdogs, in-betweens. You want it? It's here.
    March 23, 2006

  • GOP product launch

    Preening presidential hopefuls gather in a very early test of the best man to defeat the dreaded Hillary Clinton in 2008.
    By Walter Shapiro March 13, 2006

  • China and Elvis -- at home in the Memphis airport

    The FedEx/Northwest Airlines hub makes it easy to be a tourist from Asia.
    By Andrew Leonard December 19, 2005

  • The last integrationist?

    A Memphis attorney is using a 1963 desegregation lawsuit to block expansion of suburban schools and get a better deal for inner-city black students.
    By King Kaufman August 27, 2001

  • Still taking care of business

    "The universe's, the galaxy's, the planet's and the world's ultimate Elvis fan" spends every minute of every day filling Graceland Too with -- with what?
    By Mike Batistick June 27, 2001

  • Oh, dem dry bones!

    Al Gore prays for rain before an audience of black voters in his home state.
    By Alicia Montgomery November 5, 2000

  • Real Life Rock Top 10

    By Greil Marcus March 20, 2000

  • Memphis marathon

    Our travel expert explains how to kill eight hours in Elvis-town, what to do in Dubai, and where to find tourist-office information.
    By Donald D. Groff September 23, 1999

  • Burning love

    Elvis devotees and wannabes gather in Memphis -- and a befuddled reporter tries to understand their passion.
    By Gale Walden August 28, 1998

  • Hog heaven

    David Kohn reports from the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
    By David Kohn July 3, 1998

  • Way dead Elvis

    A tribute to the King proves that his posthumous legend has become equal parts sincerity and trash.
    By Greil Marcus August 12, 1997

  • The King and us

    At GracelandToo, a father-and-son team is determined to capture every Elvis mention alive.
    By Christina Boufis August 12, 1997
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