Memphis area Tide fans...

[Denny Chimes]

Roll Tide! Just moved here and wondering if the alumni/booster club is active and who participates. Please PM me with the specifics and any other information about this area you would like to share. Thanks!

 

[ME4BAMA]

I'm sorry you had to move there, may God bless you.

 

[Bama Alum 92]

ME4BAMA sounds like he's been to Memphis before. I actually grew up in Memphis and lived there until 2000 (except when attending THE University from 88-92). Its a good place with bad politics. Somewhat surprisingly is that the city is not totally inendated with UT fans. There are a fair number of Arkansas fans, Miss. State fans. Slightly more Memphis fans. A strong base of Ole Miss fans and Bama fans. I believe the alumni group in Memphis was the largest group outside the state of Alabama. The radio, tv, and newspaper basically only run stories about what Alabama has done wrong - which got really annoying. Basically, you'll have a melting pot of football fans from all over but when it gets time for basketball it's University of Memphis or nothing. It'll always be Memphis State to me)

On a side note, you need to find out where the "Gamble Brothers Band" is playing and go see them one night. Al and Chad Gamble are graduates of Bama and the group has a GREAT Memphis sound. If you like "wet" ribs go to Corky's on Poplar Avenue. If you like "dry" ribs go to the Rendevous downtown. The best burger in town is probably "Elliots" downtown but it's only open for lunch. Newby's has a good burger too.

 

[trenda]

The best burger in town is probably "Elliots" downtown but it's only open for lunch. Newby's has a good burger too.

Not to mention Huey's, which has regularly been voted as the best burger in Memphis for around the last 15-20 years.

The alumni chapter in Memphis is pretty active. Don't have any info on me right now (I'm out of town).

Bama Alum, where did you go to HS? I'm assuming you graduated in '88, since that's the same year you started at the Capstone.

 

[CrimsonTut]

I live in Olive Branch, MS and work in Memphis. Would be glad to know where Bama fans gather as well. That way I wouldn't scare my wife and kids every time a game is on.

I agree with Trenda...Huey's burgers are great. Central Barbecue is also great.

 

[Denny Chimes]

I live in Olive Branch, MS and work in Memphis. Would be glad to know where Bama fans gather as well.

This is what I'm getting at. Surely we've got more Tide fans in Memphis out there???? Hello?

 

[Big_Fan]

Stay away from any hot tub invitations.

 

[trenda]

This link will provide you with some contact information:

http://alumni.ua.edu/chapterpres.html#Tennessee

 

[Bama Alum 92]

Yes, it's Huey's that has the burger - not Newby's. They both end in "y" and it's been 6+ years . I assume they still let you blow the frill pics into the ceiling tiles. Which by the way you dont want to do while you're drunk. I found most people to be fairly vocal about their team alliances. Just ask around and I think you'll find out pretty quick who are freinds and who are foes. For the most part Ole Miss fans took sides with Bama fans because they hate Memphis and Miss St. Memphis fans would hate anyone SEC but will align with anyone against UT. Good luck and know that it's only 4 hours down Hwy 78 to God's country.

 

[Bama Alum 92]

Bama Alum, where did you go to HS? I'm assuming you graduated in '88, since that's the same year you started at the Capstone.

I graduated from Briarcrest in 88 and headed to the Capstone. Came back to Memphis in 93 with my Alabama bride-to-be kicking and screaming. Found a way to move down to T-town in 2000 and loved it ever since.