Overton Park Memphis Tennessee (ShortFilm) part 1
Memphis: Overton Park
Overton Park is a large, 342-acre (138 ha) public park in Midtown Memphis. The park grounds contain the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, the Memphis College of Art, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features. The Old Forest Arboretum of Overton Park, one of the few remaining old growth forests in Tennessee, is a natural arboretum with labeled trees along trails.
The property, once known locally as Lea’s Woods, was purchased by Memphis on November 14, 1901, for $110,000; it was located along the city's eastern and northern boundary at that time. Overton Park was designed by landscape architect George Kessler as part of a comprehensive plan that also included Riverside Park (later M.L. King Riverside Park) and the Memphis Parkway System. The planning began in 1901, and Overton Park was established in 1906. The park is named in honor of John Overton, a co-founder of Memphis. Overton’s name was selected in a competition to name the new park conducted by the Evening Scimitar, a local newspaper; the three choices in the voting were Memphis founding fathers Andrew Jackson, Overton, and James Winchester. The official naming occurred on July 25, 1902.
The Brooks Museum is a privately funded, nonprofit art museum located in Overton Park. Founded in 1916, the Brooks Museum is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
Overton Park also includes the famous Shell theater, where Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert on July 30, 1954.
Memphis College of Art is a small, private college of art and design located in Overton Park. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Art Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.
Overton Park Zoo (now named the Memphis Zoo) began in 1906 when a resident of Memphis couldn't keep his pet black bear in his backyard. He had it put in a pen in the park, which attracted many people, inspiring the idea to place more animals on display. The Memphis Zoo is now one of the largest in the United States, attracting 1 million visitors per year. The zoo houses two pandas, who are local celebrities, as well as three polar bears, brought in to the Northwest Passage exhibition which opened in March 2006.
In 2008, the Memphis Zoo was ranked #1 Zoo in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com. In independent surveys commissioned by TripAdvisor, the Memphis Zoo scored a 90 percent overall satisfaction score, almost 25 percent higher than the national zoo average.
The 9-hole Overton Park Golf Course is located in the southwestern part of Overton Park. It is a 2,222-yard, par 34 courses with 3 sets of teeboxes for different levels of golfing experience. Built in 1926, the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse is a Tudor-styled, brick building with a patio.
EXPLORE MEMPHIS WITH US!!! Overton Square Vlog!
Memphis vlog! Walk around Overton Sqaure with me and Robert and get a feel for Memphis! We took pictures for our instagrams (follow us on insta!) and ate lunch at Memphis Pizza Cafe!
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Overton Park plant thief
Overton Park plant thief
Progression of Damage to the Overton Park Greensward by The Memphis Zoo
Progression of Damage to the Overton Park Greensward established in 1906 by neighbor, The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown Memphis, TN . Overton park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979,
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For 40 years, the city of Memphis and much of the state of Tennessee, were controlled by Edward Hull Crump, or Boss Crump. This is the story of three Memphians, Edward Meeman crusading newspaper editor and conservationist, Lucius Burch, prominent lawyer, and Edmund Orgill, respected businessman, who joined together after World War II to bring democracy and citizen participation back to Memphis.
Proposals under consideration for plans for Rust Hall and Brooks Museum of Art at Overton Park
Proposals under consideration for plans for Rust Hall and Brooks Museum of Art at Overton Park
Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Economy, Climate
Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee and the second largest metropolitan area in the state after Nashville. Memphis is an older city. Memphis is one of the most expansive cities in the United States. Memphis is a regional center for commerce, education, media, art, and entertainment.
LOCATION
The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis is on the southwestern corner of Tennessee, with the Mississippi River and the state of Arkansas bordering it to the west and the state of Mississippi to the south.
HISTORY
The city of Memphis was founded on May 22, 1819 (incorporated December 19, 1826) by John Overton, James Winchester and Andrew Jackson. They named it after the ancient capital of Egypt on the Nile River. Memphis developed as a trade and transportation center in the 19th century because of its flood-free location high above the Mississippi River.
Memphis played a prominent role in the American civil rights movement and was the site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination in 1968.
POPULATION
The city's demographics changed dramatically in the 1850s and 1860s under waves of immigration and domestic migration.
CLIMATE
Memphis has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons
Winter weather comes alternately from the upper Great Plains and the Gulf of Mexico, which can lead to drastic swings in temperature. Summer weather may come from Texas (very hot and humid) or the Gulf (hot and very humid). July has a daily average temperature of 82.7 °F (28.2 °C).
Early autumn is pleasantly drier and mild, but can be hot until late October. Late autumn is rainy and cooler.
Winters are mild to chilly, with a January daily average temperature of 41.2 °F (5.1 °C). Snow occurs sporadically in winter.
Memphis is extremely hot in the summertime, and the humidity can make you feel even hotter! Those who have trouble tolerating high heat and humidity may wish to avoid visiting during July or August.
ECONOMY
Since the civil rights era, Memphis has forged forward to become one of the nation's leading commercial centers in transportation and logistics.The city's largest employer is the multinational courier corporation FedEx, which maintains its global air hub at Memphis International Airport, making it the second-busiest cargo airport in the world.
The city's central geographic location has been strategic to its business development. Located on the Mississippi River and intersected by five major freight railroads and two Interstate Highways. Memphis is ideally located for commerce in the transportation and shipping industry.
its outlying areas were developed as cotton plantations, and the city became a major cotton market and brokerage center.
Midtown Memphis
Midtown Memphis sits between the downtown and East Memphis. It is truly the best part of the city. With lots of museums, the zoo, and tons of places to eat and drink, Midtown is where it's at!
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Memphis Zoo Full Tour - Memphis, Tennessee
The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. Created in April 1906, the zoo has been a major tenant of Overton Park for more than 100 years. The land currently designated to the Memphis Zoo was defined by the Overton Park master plan in 1888, it is owned by the City of Memphis. The zoo is set on 76 acres (31 ha), of which approximately 55 acres (22 ha) are developed.
Since the early 1990s, the Memphis Zoo has invested over $77 million for renovation and expansion. The zoo's animal inhabitants reside in three zones with 19 exhibits, such as Teton Trek, Northwest Passage and China, home to giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le
The Memphis Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Exhibits:
The zoo hosts modern exhibits that mimic the animals' natural habitats, such as Once Upon A Farm, Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Dragon's Lair, Animals of the Night, Tropical Bird House, Herpetarium, Aquarium, African Veldt, Zambezi River Hippo Camp, China, Northwest Passage, and Teton Trek. Viewing all the exhibits requires a walk of about 2 miles (3.2 km). Operating seasonally, trams provide visitors with guided tours of exhibits for a small daily fee; the trams are also useful for shuttling visitors between distant exhibits. Other attractions at the zoo include a carousel, an area with rides, a miniature train offering a scenic view of the Once Upon A Farm exhibit, and several theme-oriented gift shops and eateries; many of these amenities operate seasonally. A children's playground is located next to the Cat House Cafe, and several family picnic areas are maintained beneath groves of mature trees. An ice skating rink is operated seasonally at the zoo; the tented rink has an area of 5,400 square feet for skating. Camel rides and giraffe feeding are offered from March to October 2012 for a fee.
The zoo is divided into three zones that showcase a total of 19 different exhibits.
East zone:
Teton Trek
Northwest Passage
African Veldt
World of Waterfowl
Birds and Bees
Central zone:
China
Primate Canyon
Commercial Appeal Cat Country
Zambezi River Hippo Camp
Bonobos
Animals of the Night
West zone:
Dragon's Lair
Tropical Bird House
Aquarium
Penguin Rock
Once Upon A Farm
Herpetarium
Round Barn
Landscaping:
Landscaping plays a key role in each of the zoo's three zones, both within exhibits and along the interconnecting trails.[23] Water features, such as ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and streams, are dominant elements of the overall design, in addition to artificial rock formations which blend into the containment walls of the animals' enclosures. Other key elements of the landscaping are a diverse mix of trees, shrubs, and seasonal herbaceous plants.
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Guest Inn Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee - United States (US)
Audubon Park, Dixon Gallery Gardens and University of Memphis are a 20 minute drive from the Guest Inn Memphis. Pink Palace Museum, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and Childrens Museum of Memphis are within easy driving distance of the hotel. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is a 40 minute drive from the hotel. Overton Park, Libertyland and Rhodes College can be reached with a 20 minute drive. The hotel is pet-friendly.
Hotel Features
General
Pet Friendly, Disabled Access, Non-Smoking Rooms, Wheel Chair Access, Cots, Family Room
Activities
Swimming pool, Pool Outdoor
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 11:00 AM
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17 Belleair, Memphis, TN 38104
Remarkable home on one of Memphis's most storied streets, adjacent Overton Park, the Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, and so much more! The classic storybook charm of this home continues inside with gracious living spaces, impeccable finishes, and carefully selected modern updates. Natural light fills the home with its expansive windows overlooking the beautiful property. Beautifully updated master bath with rainfall shower head. Walled backyard with lush patios / swimming pool.
Memphis Photo Montague
Photos taken in and around Memphis Tennessee dating from 1894 to 1979.
Levitt Shell at Overton Park marker 2016
The dedication of the historical marker at the Levitt Shell at Overton Park. Constructed in 1936, the Levitt Shell is one of the few remaining that were built by the WPA. It's also the site of Elvis Presley's first paid concert on July 30, 1954.
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Loneliness (Documentary) Winter in Memphis Tennessee
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Pink Palace Museum And Planetarium Overview Memphis, Tennessee
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What we did:
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Crystal Shrine Grotto
Mud Island Park Riverwalk
Pyramid (Bass Pro Shop)
Wayne's Candy Company
National Civil Rights Museum
Downtown Memphis
Peabody Hotel Duck March
Elvis Statue
Stax Museum
Pink Palace Museum
Overton Square
Local Places We Ate:
Gibson's Donuts
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
One & Only BBQ
Brother Juniper's
Old Venice Pizza Company
Huey's
Tamp & Tap
BB King's Blues Club
Sweet Noshings
Memphis TN is Memphis Egypt
Memphis TN was named after Memphis Egypt by John Overton, James Winchester and Andrew Jackson in 1819.
Because it ran along the Mississippi River like the Memphis Egypt ran along the Nile River Amazing!
In Memphis TN they have Pyramids also in Memphis Egypt many more other facts relating to each other.
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Visiting Animals in Memphis Zoo, Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. Created in April 1906, the zoo has been a major tenant of Overton Park for more than 100 years.
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