Memphis 101 City Tour. The city of Memphis has a story with disaster and triumph. Memphis 101 is a one hour tour and a great way to learn about how Memphis evolved since the early 1800's. From it's thriving cotton industry to an epidemic that almost wiped it off the map. You'll see churches that have been standing for centuries, historic homes where high society once dwelled, the city's oldest theater, the park where a music genre was born and the hotel balcony where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968 and much more. Yes, Memphis is known for its musical roots. But its the city's fascinating past that inspired that unique Memphis sound. Book and Save 20%: Memphis 101 City Tour.