Elvis was honored by the Tennessee State Legislature on March 6, 1961. Elvis showed up looking presidential in a black suit and tie and accepted the title of ‘Honorary Colonel.’ He was escorted by Governor Buford Ellington’s daughter Ann and received a tour of the governor’s mansion. “Elvis Presley Day” was proclaimed by the governor and every year after this, Elvis donated money to a list of Memphis-area charities.
My homeboy, Elvis! I do remember clearly this event, which certainly ages ME, does it not? Such a heart throb he was to us–and how proud we Mississippians were of him!
After the visit he called at Tennessee State Prison to see Johnny Bragg the lead singer of The Prisonaires. Elvis was always complicated.
My homeboy, Elvis! I do remember clearly this event, which certainly ages ME, does it not? Such a heart throb he was to us–and how proud we Mississippians were of him!
Elvis was one pretty boy, without a doubt…