- South Main Arts District, Memphis
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name = South Main Street Historic District
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caption = South Main Street (2008 )
location = Roughly S. Main St. between Webster and Carolina Ave., and Mulberry between Calhoun and Vance Aves., Memphis
lat_degrees = 35
lat_minutes = 8
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lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 90
long_minutes = 3
long_seconds = 32.24
long_direction = W
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governing_body =The South Main Arts District in
Memphis, Tennessee makes up the southern portion of Downtown Memphis. It is located along South Main Street.Attractions
Points of historical interest
Two great points of historical interest in Memphis reside in this area. One is the
National Civil Rights Museum . The other is the historic restaurant the Arcade, located on the south corner of South Main and G.E. Patterson. It is the oldest coffee shop and one of the oldest family owned restaurants in Memphis. Elvis used to hang out at the Arcade [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/aug/03/usa.newyork The Guardian - Top 10 rock'n'roll landmarks in the US] ] and it has become a favorite among filmmakers; several movies have had scenes filmed at the diner-styled restaurant.Art Trolley Tour
On the last Friday of each month, an event called "Art Trolley Tour" is put on by the owners of the South Main businesses and art galleries. From 6-9pm, this includes free MATA trolley service up and down Main Street, open art galleries, and longer hours for most area shops and restaurants. [ [http://www.southmainmemphis.org/tours.asp Art Trolley Tour Information] ]
Locations and Buildings
Several notable locations and buildings are located in the South Main district.
*National Civil Rights Museum
* Central Station
* [http://www.arcaderestaurant.com The Arcade Restaurant]
* [http://www.esquire.com/bestbars/bb-ernestine-and-hazels Ernestine & Hazel's]Films
The South Main district has been featured in many films, sometimes as just background scenery in Memphis, sometimes masquerading as an older version of
Beale Street [ [http://www.southmainmemphis.org/about.asp South Main Official Site - About Page] ] .Some of the films featuring scenes from the South Main district are:
* "The Firm" - Tom Cruise and the FBI meet at The Arcade Restaurant.
* "21 Grams "
* "Hustle and Flow "
* "Walk the Line " - The scenes shown on "Beale Street" are actually South Main, somewhat dressed up and slightly CGI enhanced.
* "Black Snake Moan" - While most of the movie was shot in the Pyramid, several scenes were shot on South Main as well.
* "My Blueberry Nights " - Filmed inside Ernestine and Hazel's and the Arcade Restaurant, several exterior shots along South Main and G.E. Patterson.
* "Nothing But the Truth" - Scenes were shot at The Arcade restaurant (which is transformed via green screen special effects into a Washington eatery). [cite news
first=Christopher
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title=Memphis actors' film hopes on hold
url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/nov/24/news-in-the-arts-memphis-actors-film-hopes-on/
publisher=Commercial Appeal
location=Memphis, TN
date=2007-11-24
accessdate=2007-12-26 ]
* "Mystery Train" - Not only shot in Memphis, but the front entrance of the Arcade Restaurant is depicted on the cover.
* "Great Balls of Fire"
* "The Client"References
External links
* [http://www.southmainmemphis.org Official Site]
* [http://www.arcaderestaurant.com Arcade Restaurant]
* [http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org National Civil Rights Museum]
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