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The former US Naval Hospital sits on a river bluff near the Memphis-Arkansas bridge. With its elaborate architecture (including a domed cupola) and its amazing river view, it would make a wonderful luxury resort, all the more so as it sits directly beside the National Ornamental Metal Museum. Supposedly, the owner intended it to become condominiums before the 2008 recession, but a luxury hotel would seem to be a better option, particularly since Memphis has a glut of vacant downtown condominiums. 

Ghost Town Blues Band (@GTBBMemphis) Live at the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, 2012

The Ghost Town Blues Band (@GTBBMemphis) performs on the Peabody Place stage at the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, 9/2/12. Visit http://www.ghosttownbluesband.com/ for merchandise, show dates and more info. Like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ghost-Town-Blues-Band/97128837211 or follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gtbbmemphis

The faces on the facade of the Brinkley Plaza building in downtown Memphis caught my attention, 9/2/12

The faces on the facade of the Brinkley Plaza building in downtown Memphis caught my attention, 9/2/12

In Memphis, the Labor Day Weekend was also the occasion for a new event called Cochon Heritage BBQ Festival, held on Monroe Avenue in downtown. The event was apparently one of a number of festivals around the country sponsored by Cochon 555, about which more can be read here: http://cochon555.com/.

In Memphis, the Labor Day Weekend was also the occasion for a new event called Cochon Heritage BBQ Festival, held on Monroe Avenue in downtown. The event was apparently one of a number of festivals around the country sponsored by Cochon 555, about which more can be read here: http://cochon555.com/.

Downtown Memphis in the rain, 9/1/12

Downtown Memphis in the rain, 9/1/12