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Memphis, Tennessee
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The Mid-South Fairgrounds was the site of the 1974 Memphis Blues Festival, which featured legendary artists like B.B. King and Muddy Waters.
The Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, located at the fairgrounds, has been hosting college football games since 1965 and is home to the annual Liberty Bowl game.
The fairgrounds were once home to the Memphis Downs, a horse racing track that operated from the 1920s to the 1960s.
The Mid-South Coliseum, located on the fairgrounds, was one of the first arenas in the United States to have air conditioning when it opened in 1963.
The Mid-South Fair, held annually at the fairgrounds until 2008, was a beloved event featuring rides, games, and agricultural exhibits.
Elvis Presley performed at the Mid-South Coliseum multiple times, adding to the venue's rich musical history.
The Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium was one of the first stadiums in the country to install artificial turf in 1970.
