Who owns graceland

Elvis, surrounded by fans after a concert. Inside Elvis Presley's Graceland. Personal Finance. CNNMoney Sponsors. In February , RCA dispatched a mobile recording unit to Graceland and transformed the large room into a temporary recording studio the shag carpeting acted as natural sound absorbers.

Another session would be held that October — which would prove to be the last before his death less than one year later. Four tracks from these dates would see release on the posthumous album Moody Blue. Among the many alterations Presley had made to Graceland over the years, perhaps the most meaningful was the so-called Meditation Garden — a secluded patch of plants and fountains cordoned off by white columns and a pergola that he had installed in In life, it was where he loved to sit and reflect, and in death, it serves as his final resting place — although that wasn't originally the plan.

On Aug. However, an attempt was apparently made to steal his lbs. Three men were arrested, though the scheme was so flimsy that they could only be charged with trespassing in the cemetery.

Fearing copycat criminals, Presley's body, as well as Gladys', was moved back to Graceland. Today they are joined by father Vernon and a monument for the singer's stillborn twin brother, Jessie. Presley's master suite on the second floor of Graceland was his most private refuge, where only his closest confidants were allowed to enter.

It was there, in his bathroom, that Presley's body was found on Aug. After the home was opened to the public in , the second floor was sealed shut out of respect to the family — and also to avoid any macabre attention at the scene of his death.

Over the years, the upstairs at Graceland has taken on something of a mythical aura, with rumors that his suite remains untouched , just as the King left it. No authenticated quality photos have ever been released, and no one is allowed in — aside from former wife Priscilla , daughter Lisa Marie , and the Graceland curator. But now the site is open to tourists, is it still owned by Lisa Marie? However, Vernon passed away in , and Minnie Mae in , meaning Lisa Marie was the sole heir and inherited his home Graceland when she turned 25 in Lisa Marie then sold 85 percent of her estate in , but still retains full ownership of Graceland, as mentioned above.

Like many museums, historical places or places of cultural interest, Graceland was closed for some time in due to the coronavirus. However, in the USA, states are beginning to reopen some of their famous landmarks, and Graceland was one of them after it reopened its doors on May Elvis and his parents pack their belongings in a trunk, strap it to the roof of their Plymouth, and move to Memphis, Tennessee, in search of a better life economically.

But the upstairs rooms at Graceland remain private. As his popularity soared, Elvis needed a better home. He and his parents purchased the house at Audubon Drive in March , and they lived there for a year. Elvis is reported to have enjoyed spending his money on his family and friends, and it has been alleged The King ran low on cash from time to time.

Elvis Presley met Priscilla Beaulieu when she was just 14 years old.