In a ceremony steeped in recognition and deep ties to Tennessee's musical heritage, Priscilla Presley was bestowed the Colonel Aide de Camp award in Nashville, a prestigious civilian accolade previously granted to her ex-husband, music icon Elvis Presley, in 1961. As reported by The Commercial Appeal, Governor Bill Lee presented the award to Presley, honoring her commitment to promoting Memphis as a music tourism destination and her contributions to managing Elvis Presley's legacy.
Beyond the ceremonial proceedings Priscilla Presley, exemplifying dedication to the Memphis music scene, took the occasion to lobby for state support for the relocation of the Smithsonian Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, which is poised to move from its current residence inside the FedExForum to a new home on the historic Beale Street, as noted by FOX 17, Presley in a statement made clear her envisioning of the museum's expansion as a vessel for perpetuating Memphis's storied musical narrative for generations yet to come.
According to The Commercial Appeal, the museum has raised $5 million for its Beale Street transition to an edifice that formerly housed a Hard Rock Restaurant but requires further financial support. The museum's Executive Director John Doyle underscored this fact, which Presley ardently supported, urging, "We must do this for the State of Tennessee."
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