Sun Studio, Memphis

Name: Sun Studio
Address: 706 Union Ave, Memphis, 38103-3218, United States
Telephone: +1 901-521-0664

#7 among attractions in Memphis

Historical place, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business. Reputedly the first rock and roll single, Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats' "Rocket 88" was recorded there in 1951 with song composer Ike Turner on keyboards, leading the studio to claim status as the birthplace of rock & roll. Blues and R&B artists like Howlin' Wolf, Junior Parker, Little Milton, B.B. King, James Cotton, Rufus Thomas, and Rosco Gordon recorded there in the early 1950s. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'21"N, 90°2'16"W

Address

706 Union AveDowntown Memphis (Edge District)Memphis 38103-3218 United States

Contact

+1 901-521-0664

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Day trips

Sun Studio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena, Beale Street.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
19 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
18 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
36 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
0.8 miW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
21 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
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0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis
14 min walk • St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Memphis architect Bayard Snowden Cairns, located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and the former cathedral of the old statewide Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.
0.6 miW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
16 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
25 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1.2 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
30 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
1 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
26 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Mallory–Neely House, Memphis
11 min walk • The Mallory–Neely House is a historic residence on 652 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is located in the Victorian Village district of Memphis. It has been identified as one of numerous contributing properties in the historic district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sun Studio open?

Sun Studio is open:

Monday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Friday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6:15 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sun Studio?

Nearby attractions include Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis (5 min walk), Lowenstein House, Memphis (8 min walk), James Lee House, Memphis (9 min walk), Woodruff-Fontaine House, Memphis (10 min walk).

How to get to Sun Studio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sun Studio:

Tram

Orleans • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (4 min walk)
Dunlap • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (8 min walk)