The story
One of only 11 venues worldwide to host both Elvis and The Beatles, the Coliseum survived assassination threats and a firecracker explosion during the Fab Four's 1966 show.
Everything that was here
- 1964–2006
Mid-South ColiseumArena
One of only 11 venues worldwide to host both Elvis and The Beatles, the Coliseum survived assassination threats and a firecracker explosion during the Fab Four's 1966 show.
See the map in 1965 → - 1976–2005
LibertylandAmusement Park
Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster was at this amusement park, which he would sometimes rent entirely for private parties.
See the map in 1977 →
Nearby history
Ardent Studios
2000 Madison Avenue · 2.3 km away
Overton Park Shell (Levitt Shell)
1928 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 · 2.5 km away
Overton Park Shell
1928 Poplar Avenue · 3.1 km away
Leonard's Pit Barbecue (original South Memphis drive-in)
Bellevue Blvd & McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN (original site) · 3.6 km away
Stax Museum of American Soul Music (Former Stax Records)
926 East McLemore Avenue · 4.6 km away
Russwood Park
914 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 · 4.6 km away
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