#14: The Disconnect of Beale Street
Once the heartbeat of blues in the 1920s, Memphis’s Beale Street has drifted from its roots. Originally pulsating with live clubs, festivals, and concerts, it’s now a shadow of its past, overwhelmed by corporations mimicking a culture they’ve supplanted.

Today, Beale Street is a far cry from its glorious past. It is now characterized by overpriced eateries, crowded sidewalks full of peddlers, and buildings devoid of soul, a stark departure from the vibrant music scene it was celebrated for.