Elvis Presley Heights Memorial Gardens
The pair developed the plan to provide plots for Elvis fans more than a decade ago when they watched observances on TV in memory of the King of Rock n' Roll. "We thought it would be a great idea for the fans," said William Kinard, president and CEO of Fans Forever.
The Kinards and their partners first looked for a potential site in Memphis, then someone told them about a place called Elvis Presley Heights off Briar Ridge Road, just a stone's throw from Lawhon Elementary School, where Elvis attended, and a mere hop, skip and jump from his birthplace.
"It was amazing to find a place in walking distance from his house," William Kinard said. The city of Tupelo has approved initial plans for the cemetery, but the project design still needs to be submitted for final approval by the city.
As many fans know, "Elvis" and "Elvis Presley" are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, which declined opportunities to be part of the project. "We don't use Elvis Presley," William Kinard said. "We always use Elvis Presley Heights."
There will be no statues or salutes to Elvis on the cemetery grounds, but a four-room shotgun shack on the property will house portions of Becky Martin's collection of memorabilia. Martin was one of Elvis' childhood friends.
The project does have an official Presley presence. Donna Presley Early, Elvis' first cousin, has been hired for public relations duties. "We think this will really appeal to his fans," she said. "It's a tribute." An official ground-breaking will take place 10 a.m. today at the site behind the Dollar General on East Main Street.
After that, Fans Forever will begin taking money for plots ($2,500), mausoleums ($5,000), urn niches ($1,500) and more.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
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The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
