In search of artistic and literary inspiration, Corson set out on a journey to Graceland and the American heartland. Days 1 and 2: Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, to attend the Wayne Newton show. Days 3-5: the Heartbreak Hotel in Memphis (24 hr Elvis movies) and the full Graceland tour package. Day 6: Tupelo, Mississippi, site of Elvis's birthplace, then on to Nashville, Tennessee, via the historic Nachez Trace. Days 7-8: Nashville and performances at the Grand Ol' Opry and the Ryman Theatre. Days 8-9: Cave City, Kentucky, and a half-day Mammoth Cave tour including box lunches in the Snowball Dining Room.
               
       
       
           
         
           
           
     
             
            all photos © Corson Hirschfeld 2003