Peter Guralnick's new book, “The Colonel and the King,” is focused on the man who elevated Elvis Presley to superstardom: ...

When Colonel Tom Parker approached Sam Phillips in 1955 with a proposal to arrange a recording contract for a little-known, ...

Biographer Peter Guralnick shows us that loving Elvis also means loving Colonel Parker, no matter how grudgingly.

In his new book, acclaimed music historian and Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick focuses on Colonel Tom Parker’s side of the ...

In our latest roundup of book recommendations from Books & Books owner Mitchell Kaplan, Florida-centered stories dominate.

Elvis Presley’s Most Complicated Relationship Gets Spotlighted in New Book first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025 This story ...

In 1965, Elvis allowed a reporter and a photographer from The Commercial Appeal into his Graceland home. Here is a look back at the story and photos.

Competition was tight in Round 2 of our bracket to determine Elvis Presley's best song, with one matchup ending in a tie.

Culled from The Commercial Appeal's archives, here are some of our favorite Elvis Presley quotes from interviews with him over the years.

If you're looking to try some of Elvis Presley's favorite restaurants in Memphis, here are five you need to check out.

Here are 10 Memphis locations every Elvis Presley fan should visit, from internationally known destinations to lesser-known gems.