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365 Things to Do in Memphis #201: Take a Ride in Tad Pierson’s Cadillac

July 19, 2012 12:23 pm 0 comments

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Tad Pierson can show you things that don't make it into any of the standard Memphis guidebooks. Assignment #201 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to hop into his vintage Cadillac and let him show you his favorite hidden parts of Memphis.

Tad started giving tours of Memphis in 1989. These days, he ferries people around town in his peach Caddy about 200 times per year.

I've been on both one of his regular tours (and to his amazing indoor trailer park) and a juke joint tour (to a handful of authentic Memphis blues clubs).

Each tour can take up to five people, and the prices depend on how long you'll be out. You can book the tours through his website, American Dream Safari.

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