I’d heard Elvis’s former home on Audubon Drive had been repainted, and naturally, I had to go see it for myself!

I’ve visited this house on previous trips to Memphis, and I’ve always loved stopping by. For years, I’d known it with its green exterior, so seeing it freshly painted white was quite a change. And I have to say, I really like the new look!

Of course, it made me curious about why they decided to repaint it. Wouldn’t it be something if there were plans to do something special with the property someday? I haven’t heard of any such plans, but it’s a thought that crossed my mind while I was there.

A Little Elvis History

Located at 1034 Audubon Drive in Memphis, this was the home Elvis purchased in 1956 as his career was taking off. Elvis and his parents, Vernon and Gladys, moved into the house on March 20, 1956. It was an incredible year for Elvis, with Heartbreak Hotel becoming his first million-selling record and his popularity growing across the country.

The family lived here before moving to Graceland in 1957.

More Than Just a House

One of my favorite things about visiting Audubon Drive is simply imagining that time in Elvis’s life.

He was so young, with so much happening around him. I find myself thinking about Elvis coming and going, his parents being there, and what everyday life might have been like for the Presley family behind those walls.

Every time I visit Audubon Drive, I love thinking about this chapter of Elvis’s life, when he and his parents were living here and so much was changing for their family. It’s one of those places in Memphis that will always be special to me.

Then & Now

Here’s a look back at the green exterior from an earlier visit, alongside the freshly painted white house I saw recently.

Different color, same special place in Elvis history. 💙

Happy Honeybee Trails! 💛🐝