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    Tina Turner Museum

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dani C.

    Tina Turner was born in Nutbush, Tennessee as Anna Mae Bullock. She was the child of sharecroppers, Floyd and Zelma Bullock. At 10yo, her mother fled from the abusive home in search of a better life for herself. Eventually, Tina's dad left as well. Her and her older sister Alline were raised by their grandmother. After her death, they made their way to St. Louis, where their estranged mother was living. While living in St. Louis at Club Manhattan, she would met the man who would put a permanent scar on her life, Ike Turner. Ike decided that her name Anna Mae Bullock wasn't flashy enough, and they needed to come up with a replacement, and Tina Turner came to be. Ike was smart in changing her name because then he would essentially own her. He made a point of attaching his name to hers for future recordings, as the Ike and Tina Revue. At age 22, her and Ike traveled to Tijuana, Mexico for a quick wedding. Even though this isn't what she wanted, she went along with it to avoid abuse. After the ceremony, the couple spent their first few hours as newlyweds attending a live sex show at a brothel (this is NOT how she wanted to spend her wedding night). Ike abused Tina, she recalls some instances where he would throw hot coffee in her face resulting in 3rd degree burns, and even at one point broke her jaw. She attempted suicide by telling her physician she had sleeping problems and took 50 prescribed pills in 1 sitting. When Tina woke up in the hospital after recovering from the overdose, Ike told her, "You should die." Ike and Tina were in the midst of touring when she finally got up the courage to leave him. One night, bullets were shot into the house she had relocated to. Some nights she'd sleep in the closet. In an interview with Spin magazine, Ike stated "It's years ago that I had a temper. I don't regret nothing I've ever done, absolutely nothing," "Yeah, I hit her, but I didn't hit her more than the average guy beats his wife." Ike Turner died in 2007 from a cocaine overdose. The NY Post ran his death announcement with the horrific headline "Ike 'Beats' Tina to Death." Tina retired from preforming on May 5, 2009 saying she was ready for a "normal" life. In 2013, Tina Turner married Erwin Bach, a German music executive. Tina suffered a stroke just 3 weeks after their marriage. She was unable to walk and had to learn to walk all over again. In 2016, she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. Instead of standard medical treatments, she used homeopathic remedies for her high blood pressure and it eventually led to total kidney failure. In desperate need of a kidney replacement, her new husband stepped in as a donor. The transplant took place in 2017.

    Jeanita O.

    I was happy to visit the birthplace of the one and only legend Tina Turner. I enjoyed looking at her gold records, original costumes, and beautiful pictures...I wish that there was more to see at the museum. There was a lot of history in the museum. It was also great to see her childhood classroom...#LoveTina

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    Theresa W.

    This museum is a diamond in the rough! It's small but it has historical items and great information about Tina Turner and other great musicians I've never heard of. Plus, the staff are friendly and kind.

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    Ed U.

    Church house, gin house School house, outhouse On highway number nineteen The people keep the city clean They call it Nutbush...oh Nutbush They call it Nutbush city limits Nutbush city limits Just a few days ago, Jamie W. and I were driving on the I-40 from Memphis to Nashville when he noticed a little billboard advertising this museum. We were so there, so amid the gigantic John Deere tractors, we turned off at Brownsville where it turned out to be an extension of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center which celebrates the area's rich history and music in a modest single story building that looked kinda like a suburban dental office. The helpful woman at the front desk pointed us to a historic one-room schoolhouse out in the back which was moved here from Tina's hometown of Nutbush (photo: http://bit.ly/2kxT1iG). Nutbush turns out to be just down a bit on Highway 19 where Tina spent her childhood before moving to St. Louis, meeting Ike, and making history. Walk into the historic Flagg Grove School and you enter a shrine to Tina that would make the contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race drool with envy. Several of her flashy, form-fitting performance outfits are on display under glass (photo: http://bit.ly/2xo01b2), including her Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome gown from the last tour (photo: http://bit.ly/2IX8hjs), as well as a few of her gold and platinum albums and pieces of memorabilia like her high school yearbook. Admission is free, so you'll be rolling, rolling, rolling on this river. A little old town in Tennessee, it's called It's a quiet little old community A one-horse town You got to watch what you're puttin' down Oh Nutbush City They call it Nutbush city limits I said Nutbush City Oh, Nutbush city limits

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    53.7 miDowntown

    Awesome display of black history on at least 3 levels and a very nice museum store. J live in dc,…read moreso not use to paying for my museums but this was worth it and I like the crafts table and local art work/photography. I especially enjoyed the alternative view of Mk. They had one floor dedicated to others opinions in his death, conspiracy theories, interviews of eye witnesses and law enforcement at that time. I learned some interesting facts I wasn't aware of before. I definitely will return when I have more time to read everything.

    If you are visiting Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum is an absolute must. This was one of…read morethe most meaningful and emotional places I have ever visited. The museum is very well done and takes you through the history of the Civil Rights Movement in a way that is both educational and powerful. There is so much to read, see, and experience that we spent several hours here and still felt like we could have spent more time. The most moving part of the visit was seeing the Lorraine Motel and standing outside Room 306, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his final moments. It is hard to describe the feeling of being there in person. As a teacher and a parent, I especially appreciated how the museum encourages important conversations about history, equality, and justice. The exhibits are thoughtfully put together and tell stories that everyone should hear. I would definitely recommend wearing comfortable shoes and giving yourself plenty of time because this is not a place you want to rush through. The experience stays with you long after you leave. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Memphis and a place I believe everyone should visit at least once.

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    4.6(62 reviews)
    62.8 mi

    This place is a must see for ALL ages, I had 8, 10, & 13 year old and they all were enthralled…read more Toddlers & younger kids would enjoy as well. We did the 3-d movies, earthquake room and observatory. Imo the observatory wasn't worth an extra charge, but that's just my opinion. The movies & earthquake were worth every penny. Every single staff member were so helpful and friendly, the building is very clean, considering all the kids running through it. It's a great place for families, highly recommend taking yours there when nearby.

    Drove all the way out her for a fun summer day trip. We spent about 4 hours here after our long 2…read morehour drive up there. It was fun but more than half of the park is outside and it was a quite hot. I recommend visiting in the Spring or Fall when the weather is nice. Because we came on a weekday, the crowds were very manageable. Sadly, in my opinion, too many of the outdoor exhibits were closed or under renovation. My 20 month old enjoyed looking at the cars and tractors and rode in the stroller almost the whole time. I would say this museum is good for ages 3 and up (probably why under 3 has free admission!) We started inside and then explored the outdoor grounds, which were very spacious and clean. We also ate at the cafe, which was ok but in my opinion had low food quality as the corn dogs were undercooked and was a bit expensive for its quality of food. There are many add ons to your experience that we didn't do this time because we didn't think they would be great for our toddler (earthquake simulator, movie, 3D show, observation deck). We enjoyed the park overall but we were expecting more of the exhibits indoors.

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    4.9(20 reviews)
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    Johnny Cash's boyhood home is not far off of the highway in Dyess, Arkansas and as I was heading to…read morea business meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas, I had to stop and see where one of the most iconic singers of his time once called home (and in his heart would probably always consider home). I travel a lot in business and it is cool to come across these finds. If you ever find yourself in Dyess, Arkansas, I would recommend a visit here.

    We're not ones to shy away from quirky tourist stops, and with limited options nearby, we made the…read moreone-hour trek to see Johnny Cash's boyhood home. Tucked in a rundown little town, the experience still felt worthwhile...and let's be honest, the town is definitely capitalizing on the legacy of The Man in Black. But something tells me Johnny wouldn't mind one bit. The visit starts in a modest welcome center with memorabilia and a short film. Then, in classic small-town style, you follow behind the guide in your car about two miles to the actual home. The house is small, simple, and humble, just as you'd imagine a Depression-era homestead to be. It's been lovingly restored and really does feel like a window into Johnny's early life. Afterward, you head back to town to explore another small exhibit focused on homesteading history and a bit more on Johnny himself. It was a perfectly fine way to spend the afternoon, especially if you're a Cash fan or enjoy a dose of Americana. Only disappointment? The t-shirts for sale were kind of blah. Come on, people...give us some merch worthy of an American legend.

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