Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John Grisham
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018
1. John Grisham Marker
Inscription.
John Grisham. . Author John Grisham immortalized downtown Memphis, particularly Front Street, in his novel The Firm. In 1993, he became the first author to have four books on the best seller list at the same time. Rooted deeply in the South's rich literary soil, he was born February 8, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977 and University of Mississippi Law School in 1981. For ten years, he practiced law in Southaven, a Memphis suburb. In 1990, he and his wife, Renee, and their children, Ty and Shea, moved to Oxford, Mississippi, where he continues to write.
Author John Grisham immortalized downtown Memphis, particularly Front Street, in his novel The Firm. In 1993, he became the first author to have four books on the best seller list at the same time. Rooted deeply in the South's rich literary soil, he was born February 8, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977 and University of Mississippi Law School in 1981. For ten years, he practiced law in Southaven, a Memphis suburb. In 1990, he and his wife, Renee, and their children, Ty and Shea, moved to Oxford, Mississippi, where he continues to write.
Erected by Shelby County Mayor William N. Morris, Jr. and Memphis Mayor W. W. Herenton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1955.
Location. 35° 8.602′ N, 90° 3.27′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker is on Union Avenue east of South Front Street. Mounted on the wall of the Cotton Exchange building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First "Talkies" (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
