Memphis Trip: STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC

February 5, 2026

“THE MOUNTAINTOP”

MEMPHIS TRIP SERIES: STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC


The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the original location of Stax Records. Stax launched and supported the careers of artists such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Albert King, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Jean Knight, Mable John, and countless others including spoken word and comedy by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Moms Mabley, and Richard Pryor.

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