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Knoxville has plenty of restaurants, although the diversity and quality of them can be disappointing. Be perseverent, however, and you will find some diamonds in the rough. Vegetarians and vegans are generally not well catered to. There are exceptions, however, and the vigilant vegetarian or vegan will not starve. BudgetKnoxville has many fast food places. Most typical fast-food chains have one or more locations in Knoxville. Petro's, various locations, . Petro's was founded in Knoxville during the energy themed 1982 World's Fair. The petro consists of layers of corn chips, chili, cheese, green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream and comes in beef, chicken, and vegetarian varieties. Wash it down with Petro's Hint-of-Orange® Iced Tea. M&M Catering, 7409 Middlebrook Pike, 865-692-1003, Fax 865-531-3048, . For melt in your mouth bar-b-que, go to M&M Bar-b-que. It is just a little cement block setup open only during the spring and summer months, but it is amazing.Mid-rangeAubrey's Fresh seafood, steaks, and salads. Reasonably priced. Voted "Best of Knoxville" in the Knoxville-News Sentinel.Calhoun's, 6515 Kingston Pike, 400 Neyland Drive, and 10020 Kingston Pike, . Voted as serving the best ribs in all of America, Calhoun's offers what they call a "taste of Tennessee". Calhoun's also operates a microbrewery at each of their locations.The Chop House . A Knoxville favorite for great steaks and chops in a warm, friendly environment. Many locations throughout the city. Connors Steak & Seafood . Fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks.Downtown Grill and Brewery, 424 S Gay St, . 11AM-midnight every day. Big, stylish microbrewery on two floors with huge copper brewers' tanks in the center. Upscale pub fare -- steaks, seafood, sandwiches and fry ups, as well as the tasty house-brand beers. Free WiFi. $15-25 (with a pint).El Charro, which has three locations in Knoxville, claims to have the "best salsa in Knoxville."Tomato Head, Located on Market Square, The Tomato Head is a favorite restaurant of many locals. They have fabulous (and veggie friendly) salads and sandwiches and they are open Monday - Sunday for lunch and Tuesday - Sunday for dinner.SplurgeThe Orangery is a French food restaurant.Baker Peters is typically known as a jazz club but locals also know that it is a very good restaurant.Restaurant Linderhof Excellent German fare....
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The founders of Stax Records in Memphis tapped into the talents of a racially diverse neighborhood - the kids hanging out at the record store, in the churches and high schools, even the local supermarket - and wound up creating a vibrant, sultry new style of music that moved people the world over. R-e-s-p-e-c-t, Soul Man, Dock of the Bay and In the Midnight Hour are just a few of the hits created at this legendary studio. See where it all began: in a humble old movie house on McLemore Avenue, and the neighborhood that came to be known as Soulsville USA. As your musician guide performs soul classics, you will see W.C. Handy House, Lorraine Motel, Soulsville USA (home to such greats as Aretha Franklin, Maurice White of Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Booker T. Jones), and Royal Studio (home of Hi Records). You will also visit Stax Museum of American located at the original site of the legendary Stax Records, where the memory of Stax soul music legends are kept alive. Join the fun and make use of the tambourines, bongos and shakers on board as you become part of the performance and find your own rhythm and soul!
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Graceland is a must-see for any visitor to Memphis so why not take a ride on the music bus and journey to the home of Elvis Presley - the King of Rock 'n Roll. Upon arrival at Graceland Visitors' Center, you'll have a Platinum Pass waiting for you. This includes: - the Mansion
- Meditation Garden
- Auto Museum
- Elvis' Custom Jets
- the Sincerely Elvis Exhibit
- Elvis After Dark
You can also shop for Elvis gifts, enjoy the restaurants and ice cream parlor before returning to downtown Memphis or your hotel. It's as simple as that! This tour is led by experienced and talented Memphis musicians, who'll captivate you with their own magical blend of story and song and bring history alive. From your best-loved favorites to little-known gems and their own original creations, they do it all! With tambourines, shakers and bongos onboard, audience participation is encouraged! Feel free to sing along, clap your hands and stomp your feet! There's as much happening inside the bus as outside - so get ready to shake, rattle and roll!
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Your guide will lead your Memphis Ghosts Walking Tour through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Memphis' oldest landmarks, such as the Orpheum Theater, Cotton Row, and Handy Park. Explore the darker side of Memphis -- named for the famed Egyptian City of the Dead -- and hear chilling tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by friendly, professional storytellers and tour guides. Put on your walking shoes and join a ghostly adventure in Memphis you will never forget. Approximate distance traveled on this walking tour is 1 mile.
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