Author: Michael Kelly

Fort Chaffee — Elvis Army Haircut Location Tour

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$225 per person

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This tour takes you to one of the most iconic and unexpected landmarks in Elvis Presley’s life: the place where he received his famous Army haircut. Fort Chaffee, located in Arkansas, is where a 23‑year‑old Elvis stepped into military service and where a single moment—captured by cameras around the world—became part of American pop‑culture history.

What This Tour Highlights

• Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum — The exact location where Elvis received his Army haircut and was issued his uniforms in 1958, preserved with original details and historic photos.
• The army barricks he stayed in.
• Historic Fort Chaffee Grounds — A look at the military base that played a role in multiple eras of American history, including WWII and the Vietnam War.
• Elvis in the Army — Stories about his induction, his time in basic training, and how this moment reshaped his public image.
• Cultural Impact — How a simple haircut became a global media event and symbolized Elvis’ transition from rock‑and‑roll rebel to American soldier.
• Photo opportunities at restored Fort Chaffee buildings

Hair Today…Gone Tomorrow (Elvis Quote)

What You’ll Experience

You’ll stand inside the barbershop where the haircut took place, see the chair, the clippers, and the preserved setting that made headlines around the world. The tour blends Elvis history with military heritage, giving you a deeper understanding of how this moment influenced his career and public perception.

Optional Add‑Ons

(Prices are per person)

• Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum – $20

This is a preserved Victorian brothel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the women who shaped the history of the city. Guided tours and authentic exhibits.

• Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum with token – $27

The token is to commemorate your visit to Miss Laura’s.

Tour Details

• Duration: Extended all day
• Distance: Fort Chaffee (city of Fort Smith) is 275 miles from Memphis (approximately a 4-4.5 hour drive each way)
• Pickup: 7:00 AM from your hotel
• Return: Approximately 7:00-8:00 PM

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$175 per person (includes admission to the B.B. King Museum)

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Indianola is the hometown of B B King, the blues’ most successful artist.

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This extended full-day tour takes you through the Mississippi Delta to explore the life, legacy, and early influences of B.B. King, guiding you through the places that shaped the King of the Blues.

Indianola—B.B. King’s beloved hometown—is where his story began, where his musical voice was shaped, and where he chose to rest. Throughout the day, you’ll walk the same streets he walked, visit the places that influenced his early years, and hear the stories that shaped the King of the Blues. You’ll also explore nearby Greenwood, a city rich in Delta history, B.B. King sites and blues culture.

A few of the places you’ll visit… 

• B.B. King Museum & Grave
• B.B.’s Corner 
• Club Ebony 
• Birthplace Location — The rural setting where his life began
• WGRM Influential Radio Station
• Elks Club 
• Community where he spent his formative years and developed his sound

Tour Details

• Duration: Extended all day
• Distance: Indianola is 150 miles from Memphis with additional stops in Greenwood and Kilmichael
• Pickup: 9:00 AM from your hotel
• Return: Approximately 7:00-8:00 PM

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