Elvis Presley Bristol Tennessee Holiday Inn Photos March 1976 The Spa Guy

Days Inn 536 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620
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Special Thanks to Matt Dollar for his knowledge of this spot..
This video is about The Spa Guy and Tennessee Ted the Mayor of Graceland showing you the Holiday Inn Elvis Stayed in while doing shows at Freedom hall in Johnson City Tennessee in March of 1976 as well as other times... Don't forget to subscribe..

[@darylworley4549]

Billy,I live in Bristol and Ilived here in bristol all my life.A couple of facts,a buissness man name of Jack trayer owned this hotel and several minute marts in the tri-cities area. He is deceased now 2.The car was used the 1st nite,and because of the croud was so heavy and the second and 3rd nites the cowards was even bigger,so they had to use the bus, It was crazy.I was at the 1st concert.great concert. 3rd the bridge story I am not aware of. Thanks so much,you do a great job.PS If you want to see the 1st concert go to youtube ,type in Elvis march 17 1976.

[@lizcausey202]

The bridge story is not true.. I lived across the street.. That short bit of pavement was always there... where the pool was located, apartments backed up to that area. I did jump off the wall to see Elvis on the bus.. Gosh... so long ago..

[@haroldhickman2828]

I actually played in a high school basketball tournament 2 weeks before Elvis came to Freedom Hall. I remember seeing posters on the walls promoting the concerts! It was very exciting to think Elvis was going to be in the same building!

[@Crikey1020]

Wow I live in Bristol TN and this place is like five minutes from my house. Never knew the King stayed there. Nice to know!

[@ricknardone278]

Imagine someone as high profile as Elvis staying in a place like that these days....it would not happen, a security nightmare. Hasn't the world changed. Good work SG👍

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

In 1976 it was the Holiday Inn and it was nice back then. I live about three miles from the hotel and the Penthouse was super nice in 76.

[@wendycushenan4907]

Thanks Billy another great piece of the Elvis puzzle.. keep doing what you do.. you're the best...EP forever 💞

[@audreymanasterski9860]

I love the sharing of history with Elvis. This is fabulous. Thank you. 🙏

[@mimi2_387]

Your awesome SpaGuy!! You always have the best on Elvis. Thank you.

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Another awesome work! Thank you so much Spa Guy! God bless you!

[@belmirorodrigues101]

Wonderful job! Thank you so much Spa Guy!

[@donnap.c.886]

Love this video! The look on your face when you walked "in the steps of Elvis" was priceless! You sure do enjoy sharing these stories with us fans! Love it! 😂

[@TheTop40hub]

Billy, thanks for taking us for a walk in Elvis’ foot steps. So cool.

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Spa Guy I just love your energy 🥳Everything you show us about Elvis , where Elvis stepped , stood .. Drove , biked and leaned on a post you get it all for us Elvis Fans ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️OMG TOO COOL & THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART 🥇🙌🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️❤️AWESOME AS EVER 😊🤝

[@davidharrison3399]

You never cease to amaze me , great work

[@BobE316]

Great video Billy...thanks for your time and effort to always find out the facts about Elvis

[@loribuchanan4126]

Thank you Billy for some more great info about E. Thank God this place still stands from the history stand point. You would never now that was a Hotel back in the day. Hello to Ted✌️

[@tupelomiss8315]

Fantastic video Billy & Ted .Wow I would have butterflies in my stomach being there.nice views from the top and quiet in the evenings before the crowds .next visit to USA i shall be getting my photo done in the same place. More amazing finds.Thank you so much. From England.

[@sandramillett8267]

Wow so much history and still possible to see. Thanks Billy and Ted.

[@kimberdancer4289]

Bill & Ted’s Excellent E Adventure

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Thanks spa guy for sharing I love your interest in Elvis

[@chuckmayes234]

That’s cool spa guy I live in this area and went to the concert !!!! I was only 14 at the time but was and still am 100% ELVIS FAN !!!!!

[@annette8141]

That's fantastic!

[@elladunfee6706]

Great story! I envy you seeing all this. Love all the Elvis stories.

[@PadraigGrimes]

These videos of old photos really are my favourite, I just love the idea Elvis once stepped here.

[@epfanatic8170]

Awesome! Glad to see Ted still coming along for all this great history. Tell him Tracy says hello! 😊

[@SpaGuy]

You know I had to bring the Mayor along.. I will tell him..

[@julieallegra8512]

I just love all these videos of where Elvis stayed. Thanks for all your investigating. We would never be able to see any of this if it wasn’t for you. And its great how you just take your time and explain things, never rushing. Makes me feel like I’m right there with you (and the King)!

[@martyduncan2636]

Tremendous footage and great work! I live in Knoxville and I was fortunate enough to have seen Elvis twice in Knoxville, as a kid with my parents, in March of 1974 and again 3 months before he died in May of ‘77. I use to work with a guy that lives in Johnson City and as a kid he remembers attending the March ‘76 show at Freedom Hall with his mother. Thanks so much for posting!

[@ramonaeichelberger4628]

Wow to live in a place where Elvis stayed is awesome. Good video I enjoyed it. Thank you Spa Guy and friends.

[@delladawn1149]

Nice gentleman!! I saw him four months later ❤️ Always good Spa Guy!!

[@russellwhite6682]

Hello my friend I live in Bristol but Bristol in England I just love this video love these videos where you go and follow in the steps of Elvis, you do the things I couldnt possibly do but I very much appreciate it 100% and many thanks and keep up the fantastic work you do And thankyou very much thanks russ

[@jansorensen]

Was awesome to see all those people who had gathered at the hotel when Elvis was there. What comes across to me when I watch this video is the fact that Ejvis was really loved of his fans.

[@mis4nietos]

Me encanta que nos enseñes sitios donde estuvo Elvis, me hubiese gustado que pudieses haber entrado en el ático, gracias por tus vídeos 👏👏👏

[@HatersWorld]

Very cool..Glad it still stands!

[@joaobatistacruzjoaozinho9506]

Pó que da hora essas fotos 👍👍são relíquias. 👏👏

[@hotrodjimmy3085]

Thank you Billy for all you do for us Elvis fans. Other great video as always. 👊✌

[@coryfowler804]

thanks for another great show always glad to see you and ted doing videos together on the hunt for elvis locations lord keep them safe

[@srgrahl]

This was wonderful, it was as if I was going back in time. Thanks for taking me back, it was wonderful.

[@marciachaves8129]

I love to review the places where Elvis hás been. It misses me so much. Your videos are amazing.

[@hotwheels2511]

WOW on the road with the Spa Guy with E.P. foot steps!!!!

[@blizzardbaby]

Woah, this is awesome! I love that it’s still there and the people there are aware of the history!

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

Imagine the highest paid entertainers of today being as generous to their employees / fans / or anyone they came across. Elvis had a beautiful heart to go with that beautiful face.

[@johnkent6572]

Bringing Elvis history back.Thank you.Like how you walked across the exact spot outside the hotel.

[@avaparker9007]

I have enjoyed all of your posts because of you I have the privilege of learning who the MAN Elvis was and not just an entertainer . Thank you very much..even strangers had nothing but good things to say about Elvis..he was hauling butt..l ol l

[@3BricksHigher]

SG it's cool to see you having fun. You pass that onto the viewer. Really love these videos! Would've been cool to see inside the penthouse, but I get it. Nice of the guy to take yall upstairs!

[@David-hn7zm]

You're the best billy i mean theee best akways tightening up in everything you do on Elvis Presley thanks and GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND !!!!!! Keep safe there billy tuanks again !!!! Love yaaaaa !!!!

[@peggysuedavis4107]

Love it! So glad someone is keeping things straight and not trying to ruin his name.

[@ssb753]

Oh my I have stayed there Man you do great

[@robertshabarekh610]

Love it it’s always interesting and exciting Mr. B thanks for taking us with you stay tight 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Rita_654]

Great video Spa Guy ❤ Wouw, Red West right there with him, just one year before Elvis' passing , can 't imagine their falling out and with that book their was no turning back, such a tragedy that all happened while they were so close for so many years.

[@sk1der822]

Nice compare video SpaGuy, I love these videos from then and now of Elvis with the buildings were he was👍. Greets from the Netherlands.

[@mitchrowan4493]

Another awesome video, Billy. You never fail to provide such interesting history and information. Elvis returned to Johnson City and played Freedom Hall again on February 19th, 1977. I wonder if he stayed here for that concert, and if the bridge was used then? Or, perhaps since it was only a single concert, he simply flew in, and just flew to the next venue the same day.

[@lancestreff437]

Another great story!! I am surprised someone has not put a book or in todays world a website with all the hotels/motels Elvis stayed out. If your in Mpls, the Elvis room is at the Marriott, they call it the Elvis room, and you can see why, there is an exit door going out to the parking lot that faced the Met which is now the Mall of America, keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@robertm.8385]

Hey Billy you’re awesome, I think when it was a holiday inn,the walkways where not as long. And some how the entire building was remodeled through the years. Thank you Billy for keeping our memories of Elvis alive.

[@John-vk4gs]

Thank you so much Spa Guy. I have always wondered about these photos and now I know..... God bless you

[@fernandocoronado4428]

I love these kind of stories, following where Elvis stayed and slept iz amazing, I bet you could sense Elvis in that room.

[@fastteddyb]

Bridge over busy car park - classic - a bridge made for Elvis!

[@Jleed989]

Everything about Elvis is fascinating. Where he walked, where he stood

[@myelvischannel1992]

That was brilliant love seeing the photos of Elvis, then you doing the same thing where it happened.All them years ago Thanks for that. Spa Guy

[@linapagliari8003]

Ty spa guy for all ur hard work keeping us smiling with everything Elvis ur awesome 😂🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@marykelley3164]

Happy the "Holiday Inn" hasn't been torn down! Love your Elvis exploring!

[@alicemilling3706]

Hi Billy and Ted,very interesting, I really enjoyed the video I love to see the retracing of Elvis's where abouts excellent job as always Billy😀👍

[@pambb5743]

I love this story! We hear once again of Elvis’ great kindness for others. A $500 tip was really big for that date in time! It’s still big to me. Lol Thank you Billy, I appreciate your stories so much. ♥️......hey Billy, you need to come to Shreveport. There are all kinds of connections to Elvis here. And James Burton lives here and is the nicest guy in the world. He would probably talk with you. D.J. Fontana’s family is here. Lots of great stories from Louisiana Hayride to small stories, like Elvis donating a swimming pool the Forbing Boys Ranch. I could go on.......think about it.

[@peggyhenderson3930]

Amazing, friends

[@wilsonian]

Spa Guy does it again! Thank you kindly for opening another door to the past. This time taking us for a walk through that mild March day in 1976!

[@graceland9223]

Brilliant stuff Billy, walking in Elvis footsteps these videos, just knowing the places are still there incredible.

[@annasearcy4046]

I can't imagine Elvis walking up and down stairs, but I know you do your investing well Spa Guy, good job!!!!

[@annasearcy4046]

Maybe he used that bridge instead of walking up and down the stairs Spa Gay

[@annasearcy4046]

Guy. Sorry

[@reconnsupernaturalsyndicat1493]

You guys Rock! Just the best. Like the story of that bridge made just for Elvis to escape the crowds. Tidbits like that are national treasures, man! Thank you for all you do! TCB ⚡

[@javelin1835]

Absolutely brilliant!! Thank you Billy.

[@bonniefoerster8526]

Hi this is Bonnie Foerster I'm Salt Lake City Utah once again you blew me out of the water with this video boy how interesting this was it's amazing how you can backtrack all those years and find a place where Elvis stayed has truly amazing I found this so interesting as I said I have been in office fan since I've been about 12 or 13 years old and I am almost 76 years young in fact I will be 76 years young November 24th have 20/20 I've always loves a king first for his good looks obviously is a kid then for his music and then for his acting ability and then for all three As I Grew Older I learn to love him for different reasons are so many reasons most of all because of the man he was as she walked upon this Earth it's just a man what a man he was I would love to go to Graceland and see the home he built someday wishes to come true thank you for sharing this amazing video take care my friend and stay well happy holidays❤🎶❤

[@eddieeddie8896]

Fantastic Billy as always top class 🐾💂‍♂️👑💂‍♂️🐾

[@joesantos468]

Another fine Video, Billy. Once again I find it fascinating that some of these places still exist today. Like in this Video, some of them still look exactly the same today. It's like going into a time machine and looking back into a time passed. Great work Billy.

[@johnnyb7932]

Exactly

[@annette8141]

This is awesome! Look at all those ppl. There for ONE person. Wow!🖤⚡🖤

[@joeymac3777]

I was in Bristol many years ago to see an Elvis Tribute artist named Eddie Miles, now retired. His show was at the holiday Inn, so when i saw this, i thought it was in the location where i saw him. It's not, plainly...his show was at the Big Modern hotel. I wish i had known then that this location was here. Could have gone. I ALWAYS look forward to your videos...ESPECIALLY your Elvis videos! I especially like the Elvis videos that are like this. Places he was and stayed...and when you show the comparison photos. LOVE IT Billy!!

[@joeymac3777]

@@leannbrooks218 yup...I saw him many times at Memories also. Then in Myrtle Beach. He was good...but EVERYONE takes a back seat to Elvis. They all know that though. 😊

[@annbailey5096]

Elvis was careful to have a plan to get out safely in case there was trouble. Thank you Spa Guy for all this important information. Keep up the great work!

[@kenclaar1712]

It’s crazy but we are down to maybe 5 Memphis mafia guys left.The spa guy really does a heck of a job keeping the Elvis group and fans together.Thanks Billy

[@myalfie]

Awesome research by billy and Tennessee ted .

[@linacruz-francisco3409]

Greetings from Brisbane Australia! You are brilliantly incredibly awesome. Always enjoying your videos and always looking forward to your posts. Been an Elvis fan for 60 years and have always followed everything about Elvis, all time greatest singer, entertainer, generous human spirit. Thank you for your hard work and definitely all Elvis fans appreciate every effort you put into it. Lord bless you for your amazing work.

[@JACOBRENARD]

Amazing !! SPA pink panther GUY

[@jsw113]

My Grandparents lived in Bristol, TN. when I was a young kid, 1960's-early 70's. Tennessee Ernie Ford was from there, and we would drive past his house to go to my Grandparents house which was about a mile or two past his house. Through the years when we would visit, we saw Ernie a couple different times in his car pulling out of his driveway. I haven't been to Bristol since my Grandparents moved from there in the early 70's. I haven't thought about Bristol in a long long time so this video has brought back a few memories for me (although non related to this videos subject).

[@greghall1307]

That is so cool Spa Guy. Must be a great feeling to walk where the King walked. Thanks for always being on the tight side my friend.

[@barneymabey1799]

Awesome story Spa Guy, thanks

[@mikeadams2677]

I pass that motel about every day, not knowing Elvis stayed there. I had just turned 4 years old the day he stayed.

[@melissawinstead8701]

This is amazing!!! I wanna follow in the footsteps of Elvis too!!!

[@micheleclifford8969]

Love you Billy Always a Pleasure Watching your Channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@francoisfavreau769]

Thank you again Spa Guy for this absolute incredible video,you make me feel young again.thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[@roxanneroxanne503]

You find the most interesting stuff - Thank you for your dedication Spa Guy!

[@dougdickason]

Very cool video. That was awesome to see all those people who had gathered at the hotel when he was there.

[@midwaymonster30]

Holy crap, my friend. You're opening up my eyes up to amazing history around me that I never would have known. I pass by so many of the cool places you point out and I've been completely oblivious to it all. Thank you!

[@Dorakaz1]

Γράφεις ιστορία φίλε μου! Συγχαρητήρια και καλή δύναμη !

[@carlanelson41]

My late dad use to go to the races all the time too and worked for Ford and met Mark Martin once. He loved his Fords. Love this video. so cool.

[@tariqueanwer4459]

Don't hv words to express my gratitude to the one & only SpaGuy. I salute u for your hard work. Stay healthy & keep up the good work.

[@catherineengle4196]

I absolutely love watching your videos. You are so awesome going and talking to the actual people and going to the actual places. So wonderful....I went the recent Tupelo Trump rally. While there I went to the Elvis birthplace omg I had a ball. The gift shop loves me...lol! Keep making these wonderful videos. God bless!

[@pauloyvestemporal767]

I think it's amazing when you Spa guy goes to these places where Elvis stepped ...

[@sheilawarren4530]

Amazing video Billy and you walk in Elvis footsteps Cool. Wish I could. Can't wait to hear some more about the bridge .

[@GClooney17]

Hi Spa Guy another awesome Elvis story. Elvis looked so cool the way he was dress.and if the bridge story is true that’s even cooler. Elvis has left the hotel.Billy your the best. Joseph from NJ....

[@ericcorral4216]

That was awesome information. There’s always something new to learn of his whereabouts.

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Hi Billy 😊, Awesome find, So happy for you, that you got to film, and the manager took you up to see the penthouse, that was incredible! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I appreciate it! Just imagine Elvis was right there, just so amazing it's still there! Smiles 😀 your friend Bonnie!

[@ethnamccallion1959]

Fantastic Billy your the best X ☓ 💜 ❤️ 👍 2019 x

[@billmartin6059]

Awesome!! I was 14 yrs old when Elvis came here and did 3 shows...Wed. Thurs. and Fri. night. my mother picked me up from Vance Jr. high on Wed. Afternoon and we went directly to the Holiday Inn, sat in, what was at that time, the Volunteer restaurant, where the current auto is now. We sat in a booth next to Elvis' Dad, Vernon Presley, and his " Memphis Mafia". We waited for 5 hrs for Elvis to come out. White car the first night, bus the next 2 nights. We are actually in your photo of him getting in the white car. Mom almost touched him lol. We saw his show on Fri. Night. One of my coolest childhood memories. Thank you posting this!!

[@debranalley9224]

Amazing, you always leave me speechless with your videos.

[@frontrowfloydgmail]

Very Cool Video! The bridge would be a good question for Dick Grob and Dean Nichopoulos

[@gregokray6465]

Man I could listen to you talk about these Elvis adventures forever Spa Guy!!! been with you for over 5 years now, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@beehappy3209]

Wow amazing... did you touch that slab he walked across I would of.... thanks SpaGuy