Memphis Queen III

Memphis Queen III

Memphis, Tennessee

The Memphis Queen III is a beautiful paddlewheeler on the Mississippi at Memphis.

Capt. Tom Meanley designed and built this boat in the backyard of his little farm in southwest Shelby County, the Memphis Queen Shipyard, in 1976 – 1979. The boat had to be moved over 12 miles of dry land. The Memphis Belle III was christened on May 8, 1979. She has a capacity of 400 passengers. She is 99.8 feet long and 27 feet wide. Her true paddle-wheel is powered by a diesel engine with additional twin screws.

The Memphis Queen III and her sisters, the sternwheeler Memphis Queen II built in 1955, the barge Memphis Showboat built in 1964, the sternwheeler Island Queen built in 1983 and the barge City of Memphis built in 2000, offer sightseeing, dinner and charter cruises.

The Memphis Queen Line Riverboats also have their own homepage .

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Riverboat casino that sank in Mississippi River resurfaces amid historic drought

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The Diamond Lady, a once majestic riverboat, rests with smaller boats in mud at Riverside Park Marina in Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park along the Mississippi River on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Record-low water levels in the Mississippi River have unearthed a flurry of rare finds . The latest? The nation’s first riverboat casino that sunk during a storm last year.  

The Diamond Lady, America’s first riverboat casino, set sail in 1991 and operated for a few years before a bigger riverboat replaced it. Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White reportedly christened the paddlewheel boat before its maiden voyage took off from Bettendorf, Iowa 31 years ago.

It had been stored on the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee , since 2008, but the Diamond Lady sank in 2021 during a winter freeze, according to WPSD. It wasn’t seen again until the Mississippi River receded to its lowest levels in 10 years.

River levels are so low, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is moving in, FOX Weather reports.

Drought drives Mississippi River to historic low levels, impacting agricultural exports

Drought has driven the Mississippi River to historic low levels, impacting the agricultural exports. The crisis has increased shipping prices, and that cost may fall on consumers and creating problems for barges.

According to the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center, water levels are at or below the low-water threshold along a nearly 400-mile stretch of the river from near where the Ohio River meets the Mississippi River south to near Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Other finds from a drought-stricken Mississippi River

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Rare Civil War relics found lying in rocks along Mississippi River (Photo credit: Riley Bryant)

Also in Memphis, history lover and relics collector Riley Bryant made a fascinating discovery along the banks of the drought-stricken Mississippi River.

Bryant said the artifacts — a Civil War-era Union army cartridge box plate and bullets — were just sitting there among the rocks under the I-55 bridge waiting to be picked up.

Just weeks before Bryant made his discovery, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, resident was walking along the Mississippi River there and found a shipwreck that’s more than 100 years old, FOX Weather reports.

According to Louisiana state archeologist Chris McGimsey, it belongs to a ferryboat called the Brookhill, which started sailing in the late 1880s or early 1890s. It was originally 250 to 300 feet long.

FOX Weather contributed to this report. 

Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Barbeque tasting
  • Sightseeing cruise on Mississippi River
  • Admission to Rock 'n' Soul Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Memphis
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Entry/Admission to National Civil Rights Museum (no option to enter)
  • Entry/Admission - National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
  • 197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Travel time and is already included in total tour duration.
  • This tour includes a visit to Mud Island River Park and the 50-foot MEMPHIS sign on the south end of the island. This is approximately .6 miles round-trip walking from the bus to the sign and back.
  • The Memphis Riverboat is located at the bottom of a 35% incline covered with historic cobblestones. Due to the historic nature of the cobblestones, buses or vehicles are not allowed to drop passengers off directly at the boat dock; guests will be dropped off and picked up from Riverside Dr.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
  • National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
  • Magevney House
  • Mud Island River Park
  • Beale Street
  • Victorian Village Historic District

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  • You'll start at 197 Beale St 197 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs. See address & details
  • 1 Beale Street Stop: 5 minutes See details
  • 2 Handy Park Stop: 5 minutes See details Pass by AutoZone Park Lauderdale Courts St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • 3 Victorian Village Historic District Stop: 10 minutes See details Pass by Magevney House Court Square Calvary Episcopal Church The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
  • 4 I AM A MAN Plaza Stop: 10 minutes See details
  • 5 National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel Stop: 10 minutes - Admission excluded See details
  • 6 Central BBQ - Downtown Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included See details
  • 7 Beale Street Stop: 60 minutes See details
  • 8 A. Schwab Stop: 15 minutes See details
  • 9 Mud Island River Park Stop: 15 minutes See details
  • 10 Memphis Riverboats Stop: 2 hours - Admission included See details
  • You'll return to the starting point

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  • Francine K 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Absolutely brilliant tour, expert guide who sang and played his guitar all the way around Memphis . It’s was absolutely brilliant . Our tour guide sang and played his guitar and at the same time told us many stories about the history off all the different districts in Memphis. One of the best tours we’ve done anywhere Read more Written March 20, 2024
  • Z8583UQgracew 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 10/10 Recommend for all True Crime Lovers Shannon was phenomenal for our True Crime Tour. Her storytelling and knowledge on historic events in and around downtown Memphis was incredible. If you want a tour involving Memphis’s oldest cold case, a jailbreak, kidnappings, love gone wrong, a murderous widow of Memphis, and more, look no further!! As a Memphian and history lover, I am so happy I got the chance to uncover more about our city! For all my Serial production fans, you gotta go! Read more Written March 19, 2024
  • Katherine P 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Creepy sites with a great guide! We love going on ghost tours when we travel and this one did not disappoint! Hannah was our tour guide and she was amazing! She was very knowledgeable about not only everything on the ghost tour but also everything Memphis-related! The sites on the tour were so captivating and sent shivers down our spines! This was definitely one of my favorite ghost tours! Read more Written March 15, 2024
  • bettyjeanc2016 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Musical tour of Memphis history The tour was a wonderful overview of the city Memphis and the music history of the city. The tour guide/musician, Andrew Best was terrific. He was knowledgeable, personable, and extremely talented. His performances made the history come alive. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Read more Written March 14, 2024
  • menteth2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent guide, Great value for your money! Emily our guide was one of the most knowledgeable and friendly people from Memphis we had the pleasure to spend time with. Highly recommend the tour and her specifically as your guide (if you can swing it). Great way to see the town and get to learn about the history of Memphis music's roots. Read more Written March 14, 2024
  • Cruiser07198006207 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do in Memphis The guide / musician Emily ? (Apologies if I got that wrong) was amazing. Informative and fun ! Visited all the areas with great music too. Added the sun studios tour which was great also. Read more Written March 14, 2024
  • Michael B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Singing bus tour! This was a bus tour along with a Sun Studio tour. Or tour host (and singer) was extremely informative and entertaining! Definitely recommend! Sun Studio is also a must see. We all received plenty of time to take pics and ask questions. Read more Written March 13, 2024
  • Christa H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles So much fun Since we only had 1 day in Memphis this was the absolute best tour we could have taken. Andrew was so much fun and informative. We sang thru the whole tour. Plus princess the driver was also awesome. We had a great time. Read more Written March 13, 2024
  • johndD7808KL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great for Families Andrew and Princess were great! We enjoyed the music and stories. We added a Sun Studio tour and it was a perfect way to end our adventure. The meeting spot, check-in and tickets were all seamless. Would recommend for those who like music and history. Read more Written March 11, 2024
  • Mobile61093216671 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Daniel was our tour guide and was phenomenal. Daniel was very knowledgeable. It goes really fast. I recommend this tour for everyone. Read more Written March 10, 2024
  • I6573EZcarols 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful We loved the tour and Dave was awesome! Would have liked a map of the tour route to see where we were at in relation tho the city. Read more Written March 9, 2024
  • Trek50735675845 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent trip Larry was great! Very personable and knowledgeable. He made the trip fun! He knew alot of history and answered random questions. Read more Written March 8, 2024
  • pamhU1144SO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Way to See Memphis This is THE way to see Memphis. Our tour guide/balladeer, Cecil Yancy, was terrific! The music was great and the tour was so interesting and so much fun. Read more Written March 5, 2024
  • darcyc296 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good broad history of the events that shaped and built Memphis Our guide, Chris, is not a life-time Memphian but had a passion for the history of the Memphis. While other tours focus on the musical history of Memphis, this tour focuses on the history of the City itself. It was informative and we learned a lot about the events that shaped the City. It is a lot of walking but at a comfortable pace. We appreciated the host being watchful of the time and getting us over to see the Peabody ducks. We would recommend this tour to others. Read more Written March 5, 2024
  • chrishymel 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Thanks, Larry!! Wonderful guide and tour Highly recommend!!! Thank you , Larry! Lots of interesting info and the Rock and soul museum is excellent!!! Very good bbq at central. Read more Written March 3, 2024

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The mighty Mississippi River is one of those iconic landmarks that holds massive historical significance. It is one of the largest rivers in our country and is used as a dividing line for east and west. Being on the east side of the Mississippi, Memphis benefits greatly by being located right along the water. And if you want to fully  experience the waters of this resplendent river, the best way is to hop aboard the Memphis Riverboat Cruise in Tennessee. 

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Sightseeing Cruise

The sightseeing cruise is a 90-minute tour that takes you down the Mighty Mississippi with a live historical commentary. This is a great way to see and learn a bit of Mississippi River history while visiting Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Entertaining historical commentary gives an interesting narrative of past and present Mississippi River life.
  • Fantastic and friendly crew.
  • Great views of Memphis from our paddlewheel boat during the Downtown excursion.
  • Souvenir Photo’s taken and sold on board for a memory of your paddleboat ride.
  • Indoor/Outdoor Seating for choice of your preference. There is seating for everyone but it is an open arrangement.
  • We sail rain or shine!
  • Snacks, drinks and alcohol are available on board, as well as restrooms. No outside food or drinks allowed. We accept cash/card for these items.

Parking is not on site.  The closest parking to our boarding location is  ACROSS THE STREET  from 119 N Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103. GPS will bring you to the TN Welcome Center but  DO NOT PARK THERE . You will see a “Riverboat Parking Sign” at the entrance of the fenced in lot directly across the street from the Welcome Center. This is a paid parking lot. To park here you will use the instructions on the signs throughout the parking lot to pay on the parking app or you may pay at the kiosk. We do not own this lot.  Once you park you will take the sidewalk South towards the boats. You will pass the River Garden Park on the left before you will be able to physically see the boats on the river. The boats are located at the intersection of Riverside & Monroe. You will see the ramp that goes into the Cobblestone Landing at the top of the hill at Riverside & Monroe where the metal gate is. THIS IS A 8-10 MINUTE WALK. If you have any handicap guests, please drop them off at the boarding location before parking.

Walk-In tickets are available while space allows. All Walk-In ticket sales are CARD ONLY. Tickets will not be sold until the start of boarding time at 1:30pm. It is not recommended to arrive before 1:30pm, when boarding starts – as there is no shade/covering while you wait for boarding to begin. You will see our ticket sales team on your way down to the vessel after boarding begins, on-site. Weekends we highly recommend advanced reservations. All of this information is sent to you via email, when you make advanced reservations online.

Daily Tours: March – October

Weekend Tours (Friday, Saturday & Sunday only): November

Off Season (No tours available): December – February

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Historic Drought Exposes Sunken Mississippi Riverboat Casino

The Diamond Lady casino riverboat sank in 2008 but record-low water levels have exposed it entirely, sitting beached in the sand.

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Many parts of the Mississippi river are seeing record-low water levels. In McKellar Lake— a backwater of the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee—the water level is almost 11 feet below the historic average, which has fully exposed a previously sunken Mississippi riverboat casino, the Diamond Lady. From bow to stern, there's no longer a single inch of the Diamond Lady that lies hidden by the waterline, and there's something tragic and eerie about it.

The Diamond Lady was built in 1991 and was the first riverboat casino in Iowa's section of the Mississippi river since the 19th century. It was designed to look like old paddlewheel boats from that bygone era, just with modern slot machines filling its multiple decks. In the '90s, it was bright, vibrant, and full of passengers looking to feel as if they'd been transported back in time. But in 2008, after having been transported to Memphis, the Diamond Lady sank, due to freezing water.

After it sunk, it was just left in the backwaters of the Mississippi River, and you can see where the waterline used to sit. From the hull to about midway up the second deck, the Diamond Lady's white and blue color scheme turned to a muted brown, waterlogged and rotten from having sat in the murky lake for over a decade. Above that brown water-stained line, you can still see its original colors and get an idea of what it used to look like when it was a vibrant gambling attraction.

There's no doubt locals are going to want to check out the now risen Diamond Lady in person and many will likely try and climb aboard. However, doing so is a terrible idea. Not only is the boat on unstable footing but there's no safety equipment or even railings, and every part of its structure is weakened. Aside from some selfies to prove to your your bravery to your friends, you'll find nothing aboard the previously sunken Diamond Lady but soggy wood, worthless furniture, and broken dreams.

Still, I don't blame the sort of morbid curiosity of wanting to see it in person. Seeing what was once a popular, beloved tourist and vacation attraction, so still, quiet, and lonely has an eerie allure. Just don't climb aboard.

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Casinos Near Memphis, TN. with Map

The unofficial capitol of the Mid-South is home to Beale Street, Graceland, world famous barbecue, and nearly 700,000 people.

But it’s not home to a casino.

The state of Tennessee outlaws casino gambling, however a casino just 7 miles away across the river in Arkansas, along with a gambling mecca 30 miles to the south in Mississippi means there are a lot of casinos close to Memphis, TN.

Experience a level of gaming like no other! #SouthlandCasino has 2400 slots on its new #casino complex that is football fields long. Check out what's going on & plan your next trip today => https://t.co/Ma1Q3dSutD pic.twitter.com/08PG4CmzUc — Southland Casino Hotel (@SouthlandGaming) May 21, 2022

In fact, there are seven casinos within 40 miles of downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

The two main casino options in Memphis are: Southland Casino, and Tunica, Mississippi.

Southland Casino Racing is just a ten minute drive from downtown Memphis, whereas Tunica is anywhere between a 35 minute to one hour drive, (depending on when you leave).

The main difference is that Tunica is more of a destination casino town – with six casinos boasting the more restaurant, spa, golf and entertainment options you may be used to.

West Memphis Casino

The closest casino to Memphis is Southland Casino & Racing in West Memphis, Arkansas.

This combination greyhound dog racing track and casino sits seven miles due west of downtown Memphis off of the interstate, or about a ten minute drive.

Rending of Southland's expansion

Located across the Mississippi River in West Memphis, Arkansas, Southland completed part of its $320 million dollar expansion in May 2022. The expanded casino is open, along with a new 1,400 space parking structure. The new 300 room, twenty story hotel is expected to be done later this year.

The casinos in Tunica used to dominate the Memphis casino market, (and still do), however Southland has since taken a good slice out of their business.

In fact, each year, Southland sees over $2.7 billion wagered. That impressive figure has been helped by the fact Southland now has more traditional casino games, such as live blackjack and craps with dice, whereas a few years ago, state law only allowed electronic versions of those games.

(Southland Casino & Racing is the red star, while the brown, purple & black stars represent the three different casino areas in Tunica, MS.)

Southland Gaming and Racing

Originally opened in the 1950’s as dog race track only, legislation and voter-approved initiatives in the mid 2000’s resulted in the then named Southland Park embarking on a multi-million dollar expansion, adding slot machines, video poker machines, poker and table games, albeit digital versions.

After another 2018 vote to expand gambling, Southland began offering live blackjack, craps and other games in April of 2019.

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As a result, Southland is now a full-fledged casino. The new expansion brings the casino floor square footage to 113,000 square feet, on which you’ll find 2,400 slot machines, stadium gaming, a high-limit room, and 50 live table games like craps and roulette.

Southland also boasts Arkansas’ first legal sportsbook. The Betly Sportsbook betting windows are open from 10 AM to 10 PM weekdays, and from 9 AM to 10 PM on weekends. There is also the 24 hour a day sports betting kiosks.

The greyhound racetrack is one of the largest, and oldest in the nation. They run races all year round, with racing six days a week.

Southland Casino’s restaurant lineup includes a steakhouse, a sportsbar & grill, the Fry House, and the new Kitchens Buffet.

Address, Phone & Website

1550 N. Ingram Boulevard West Memphis, AR. 72301 (800) 467-6182

Website: Southlandcasino.com

Casinos Close to Memphis

The six casinos scattered around the Tunica area in northern Mississippi are all within a 37 mile drive of downtown Memphis.

The drive south on U.S. 61 is pretty straightforward, and usually takes between 35 minutes to an hour.

Once there, the casinos are situated in three different clusters. Two of which allow you to casino hop.

The casinos at the Brown star on the map above are the Horseshoe, the Gold Strike, and the 1st Jackpot. Their close proximity gives you the chance to walk to a different casino should you want to try your luck somewhere else.

Similarly, the casinos represented by the black star on the map, (Hollywood and Sam’s Town), are also all situated within walking distance.

The Gold Strike Hotel & Casino in Tunica is 32 miles from downtown Memphis

Overall, these six Memphis-area casinos range from the modest-sized Sam’s Town, with 96,000 square feet of total space, to the modern and more upscale Gold Strike Casino Resort, which boasts of 1.4 million square feet of gaming and other space, along with a 1,133 room hotel.

(Related: Little Rock AR Casinos )

The six casinos are listed below, in order of size as determined by number of slot machines/video poker machines.

All have at least some table games, but only the Horseshoe and Hollywood Casinos have poker tables. With the exception of the 1st Jackpot Casino, all of them have hotels.

  • Gold Strike Casino Resort
  • Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino
  • Hollywood Casino & Hotel Tunica
  • 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica
  • Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Tunica
  • Fitz Casino & Hotel

It’s only 28 miles to Tunica from Memphis International Airport. It’s 18 miles from the airport to Southland Casino Racing.

Distances from Memphis area towns to Southland Casino and the Tunica casinos respectively:

(By Steve Beauregard. Photos courtesy of Delaware North Gaming and the Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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3rd person charged in alleged Rivers Casino cheating scheme

A player is facing charges alongside two Rivers Casino employees after what investigators are calling a “complex cheating conspiracy” that took place at a Roulette table.

Channel 11 told you last week that Robin Schnepp, a table games dealer, and supervisor Anthony Laush helped at least two players cheat on several occasions and win thousands of dollars.

>> 2 Rivers Casino employees charged with cheating on table game

State police said the casino lost more than $10,000 because of the cheating.

Investigators were tipped off by an anonymous letter sent to Rivers Casino earlier this year about Interblock Roulette, which requires the dealer to manually spin the ball in the opposite direction of the wheel. When that does not happen, sensors do not identify that the wheel has been spun, allowing players to continue to place bets, even after the ball lands on a number and the outcome has been determined.

State police said on more than one occasion, surveillance video shows Schnepp spinning the roulette ball incorrectly, and a man and a woman increasing their bets after the ball landed. Laush then comes over and validates the spin, with both players each walking away with more than $2,000 in fraudulent winnings.

Laush is also accused of loading fraudulent comps onto that same man’s account.

One of the players, Jack Daniel Mars III, is also facing charges in the incident.

State police are trying to identify one other person in the theft by deception. Anyone with information is asked to call 412-770-9107.

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