Soul of the City 2025: Secrets | Elmwood Cemetery

By Darel Snodgrass

Published October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM CDT

The 22nd annual Soul of the City walking tours at Elmwood Cemetery will take place this coming weekend.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Elmwood Executive Director Kim Bearden about this one-of-a-kind Memphis experience, which this year explores some of the city’s best—and worst—kept secrets.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 17 — Saturday, October 18 (times vary)
Location: Elmwood Cemetery (824 S. Dudley St.)
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Darel Snodgrass

I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.

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