Elvis Presley Gladys Pregnant Worked Here Tupelo Garment Company The Spa Guy

Special Thanks to Trey Miller for second Camera..
This video is about The Spa Guy showing you where Gladys Presley worked in Tupelo Mississippi while she was pregnant with Elvis in 1934.. Don't forget to subscribe..

[@freedomatlast8756]

Gladys Love Smith, a woman of humble status, gave birth to the greatest singer in the history recorded music, and she, like her her son, Elvis Presley, will live in annuals of history. And you, Billy, thank you for allowing us to visit places that we cannot for whatever reason.

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for take us back in time to 1934 Billy and Trey. I`m sure of Gladys had long days with sewing in this factory and went home with pain in neck and shoulders and many concerns about her future as a lonely mother, since Vernon went to jail. I send a honor to all the hard working women`s in the Garment Company`s back then 1930-1940

[@myelvischannel1992]

Can imagine Gladys working there back in the day hard times. Really great that it's still there. Thanks spa guy for showing the building.

[@crystalhanson1483]

WONDERFUL this building is still standing and has a Business. I'm surprised the building had a Sprinkler System? In my area there WAS a Garment Company and looked like this one in Tupelo. It was build in "1887" and something happened to get HOT, started a BLAZE, burned down in "1982". NO Sprinkler Systems; HOT, MUGGY in summer on top of ALL THOSE SEWING MACHINE heat ! ! In Middle School we went on a School Trip there. HOT! ! ! MUGGY! ! ! Couldn't hardly breath [sneezing] for the lint in the air! ! ! The windows were open, didn't help any. We were told there had been many small fires from the sewing machine over heating and catching the garments on fire. These Lady's were Over Worked and Under Paid, this is 1982. I worked in a Sewing Factory from 1975 to 1979. . .same thing. . .350 to 380 Ladies all being cheated out of their wages. . .many Ladies were also cheated out of FREE Turkey/Ham [like me] for Thanksgiving from the New York mother Company. I gave a written Resignation for two weeks and left. The Ladies seen I stood up for my Employment Rights. Someone contacted the New York Office and they came out with 18 Wheelers to load the sewing machines and off to CALIFORNIA with many of the Ladies and their Families relocating PAID BY New York Company.

[@marcellaalfaro8418]

I really enjoyed this story about Elvis Mom . It made me cry to learn how much pain and suffering they endured . It was hard times and it made Elvis want to give give some back expecting nothing bAck but to see their surprised and happy faces . Elvis will be remembered throughout the centuries for his generosity as as well his charisma and as the best singer ! This is my next place to visit ! Thanks for sharing this ! Next month I’ll be visiting Arkansas !

[@ramonaeichelberger4628]

Gladys was working hard, and pregnant with the worlds greatest entertainer. Nice to see this building is still standing. I will have to go see this place when in the area. Thank you Spa Guy and Trey for this great video.

[@thecoochmon112]

@Spa Guy Billy, at the risk of sounding like a broken record........... I have to say, you just keep un earthing more and more pieces to the Elvis puzzle like a highly gifted archeologist or should I say with your Columbo or Starsky and or Hutch instincts. But at any rate, I think I can speak for myself and ALL THE S.G.F.’S out there, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the time and effort that you put into all these videos....... the research, editing and the travel time. And it’s like they say if you do something that you truly enjoy, it’s not like work at all, but even with that being said it’s still time that takes you away from your Family, so once again thank you my Friend for all the hard work it does NOT go un-appreciated.......... And of course thank you for tightening all of us S.G.F.

[@patcater5436]

GOOD MORNING SPA GUY, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SUCH AN AMAZING STORY. YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME. WHILE VIEWING THIS YOU CAN ALMOST PICTURE MRS PRESLEY SITTING THERE. THE MOTHER OF THE FOREVER KING!!👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🌟👑👑👑👑♥️

[@NuffinEdited]

That made me want to cry knowing she worked in a sweat shop like that. People say Elvis lived a strange lifestyle I believed he tried his whole life to live as 2 people himself and Jesse. Great tour Billy

[@marcellaalfaro8418]

Nuffin Edited My poor Elvis had to endure so much suffering since age 0 till the end . Gladly he became rich , too bad His mom didn’t live long enough to enjoy the new life . ❤️

[@joesantos468]

Great stuff, Billy. So cool that this Building still exists and is still used today.

[@karenbavington1870]

Hi there my friend Spa Guy. I had the pleasure of seeing the Garment factory where Gladys Presley worked when I visited Tupelo last year. Crossed the railway tracks too and saw the other houses that Elvis and his Mum lived. Gave me goosebumps but it was wonderful to see. Trying to visit Memphis again next year. Thanks. Brought back memories of my visit there. ❤️🕺🏻

[@sheilahaver7767]

Thinking of how famous his mother, father, grandma, and cousins are also. Maybe not to the degree as Elvis is of course. I can’t think of another entertainer before or after Elvis that we know so much of there entire life.

[@clifffor1179]

You keep surprising us with these historic finds. I was expecting a place that no longer exists and there it is being put to good use. Amazing video. Thank you.

[@vadare]

I had a long line of family members who worked in garment factories. They called them shirt factories. And they WERE hot in the summer. There were fans but they just blew the hot air around. I myself worked in a cotton mill until a couple of years ago when I retired. We had air conditioning but all the machines made it hot. We made the cotton into yarn and thread to make the garments. Thank you for the video. I can just imagine a pregnant Gladys working hard and praying her child would not grow up and have to work so hard. ❤

[@epfanatic8170]

I love this! Love hearing about Gladys. To me she was so iconic, cause she was his mom and he loved her so much.

[@exdus235]

Love how the creaking of the old floor, the squeaking of the old door, and the rattle of the elevator grate come thru on your video. No loud background music to spoil the experience. Thank you. The quiet segments, slow and fast, the steadicam...very pleasing video. 👌

[@christinecajigas9017]

You absolutely right about appreciating the quite videos.

[@glenkyle4183]

Yeah; thank God it was before (C) RAP music!

[@HerbWalker]

Man dont you KNOW that place must have been like an oven in the summer time too. My wife is from Alabama and she too worked in the old Garment Factories. I am so thankful that Vernon loaded them all up in that old car and moved to Memphis. If they had stayed IN Tupelo Elvis would probably still been working some where down there. My Twins were BORN in Tupelo in 1980. :)

[@tcb1017]

Herb, you are so right. Everything was meant to be how it got to be so now we can enjoy our time enjoying Elvis's talent for all the years to come. TCB.

[@jitterbug121]

Wow Billy you are so good at what you do, thanks so much Your Da Man!

[@christinecajigas9017]

Billy, You are an amazing Man! I am always in awe of the knowledge you gather up before your presentation. I really appreciate you and all you do for us. How bless ya, and safe travels . ♥️🙏🙂

[@sherrybangert3353]

I love when you find places like this. So much history. And i love that it,s an antique shop now, cool place.

[@kristitina]

Feels like we are walking around there with you guys! So grateful for all the places you show us. Added this to our must do list. Gladys took care of her family....The original TCB was her, I think. ♡ No wonder he loved her so. Thank you for sharing!

[@pemical35uk]

Another great video Spa Guy ! I think a compilation of these videos would make a great television series.... World wide! Thanks again Spa Guy.

[@sandramillett8267]

So pleased this piece of Elvis history. Is still standing. Thanks for sharing Billy, and also Trey.

[@jmf2471]

Another great video! (I could spend all day in a place like that.) From all I read, Gladys was a hard worker all her life and the Matriarch of the family.

[@shannonwhite3721]

The entire family has worked hard . the Presley's were by no means slackers. Thank you again as always, loved it

[@christinecajigas9017]

I agree Shannon. Well stated.

[@MDavidG1]

Actually, Vernon was well known for being a slacker.

[@sharonanne6293]

Vernon was a slacker. He didn't know what a hard days work was.

[@caseymanuel7199]

Billy you are such a blessing to us!!! May God Bless You!

[@VictoriasRoses]

This is so amazing. My mother worked at Pendleton Woolen Mills making men's shirts when she was pregnant with me. Thank you for a great video. :)

[@veep2240]

Thanks Billy ☝🏼👏🏻 ⚡️again for a fantastic video & finding another piece of the Elvis 💙👑 puzzle 🧩 it’s amazing & ironic that even after all these years that Elvis has not “ left that building “ 😉 as his presence still prevails in the form of memorabilia! Just mind blowing!!! Can’t wait for more Billy & Trey 👍🏻 👍🏻🤘🏼thanks guys!

[@jupite1888]

Amazing Unique story again, Thanks

[@roddavis911]

Great work and to think she was walking those floors carrying the king of rock and roll love your work my friend

[@GClooney17]

Hi Billy Another Great video Tupelo looks the same as it did Back in the 1930s Wow that’s all I got to say. Thanks again Joseph from NJ....

[@lyndaantoinette8391]

Another great video, mustv been wonderful for Gladys to walk away from all that ❤

[@maritaunosson9631]

Beautiful to see the factory that Elvis mother worked while she waiting for the children .It is a very Beautiful memory Thanks for sharing Spa Guy I look forward to the next video

[@shannonwhite3721]

Man I could have a heyday in that shop! I love old buildings. The stories flow so richly through their bones. And to know that Gladys was there is even more exciting. She worked in a garment shop, Elvis loved to wear fancy garments. Guess he got it in his blood through her. Hearing the sewing machines, sensations of the threads 😜❤

[@bonniebrown6960]

That was very interesting !! I wonder if Gladys worked right up until she had Elvis and Jessi ? I would love to visit this place one day in person !! I love this .Thank you Spa Guy and Trey Miller for taking us along .

[@georgeneilson6070]

GREAT VIDEO nothing but the best all the time. Thanks for all time and effort. Really enjoy all the videos. BTB E G.

[@ronniecline1393]

Great stuff buddy🍻

[@adriannigro3473]

Ultra cool Spa guy love your work tighten up

[@judykessinger3552]

Thank You Spa Guy! These videos are priceless. You bring to light Elvis history that I'm sure many haven't heard about. Keep up the great works!!

[@jamesrodriquez3279]

Spa Guy love the Elvis family ❤️ story . keep up your good work fan from Cali.

[@hotwheels2511]

Can you image how hot it was up there working in those days Spa Guy!!

[@memphistenn77]

Hey Billy you are so the man I'm running out of great things to say .. lol I'm kidding you open my eyes to the coolest things that Elvis did with not just him but the whole family circle !! Tcb always

[@hc1294]

Love what you do. Great story.

[@bobc.5698]

Pretty good getting a job in the middle of a depression. I drove by Tupelo in 1989 to go do some roofing repair for Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina. I should have stopped.

[@christinebmorel5853]

Thank you very much for sharing god bless you and your family ❤ the 👑of music ❤ 💯 amen 🙏❤ thank you for the info of 👑 and his, family.⚡ TCBTLC ⚡ 🇺🇸🇵🇷 Rip Elvis, Gladys,vernon,

[@jonathanlane4496]

Billy, you are amazing! Thanks so much for what you do.

[@kathrynlangley6230]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SEEING THIS. YOU FIND THE MOST INTERESTING AND AMAZING PLACES AND THING'S. HISTORY 101. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. 💖

[@krissmgvlogs]

What an amazing building, with gorgeous antiques, would have loved to have walked around there.

[@southernrebel159]

Another great peace of the puzzle of Elvis' life, thanks brother. Y'all take care and YHVH bless.

[@raymondsloan734]

Man, makes you wonder if the people living in that house know the history.

[@brendabooher6683]

Billy, this is very cool. The building is so much bigger once you get inside. I read a biography and it said that Gladys made $2 a week working at this sewing factory. Can you imagine how loud it was in there with all of those sewing machine running? Now we know why Elvis liked his music so loud. Lol. I like that the building was still mostly original. The old floors and the old elevator. It must be something that you walked the very floors that Gladys did when she worked there. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this video and to think that Elvis played at the fairground that can be seen from the top floor. Thank you so much Spa Guy. God Bless.

[@Kpetty-lm6df]

Wow!! I can definitely see Elvis & even a little bit of Lisa Marie in that photo of Gladys from the garment factory 👍🏼 does anyone else see Lisa in Gladys in that photo?? Awesome billy⚡️

[@kathysharpe7339]

Thank you Mr. Billy. This was wonderful. Thank you for staying true to the stories- not the machine. What a cool place. Never thought I'd go to Tupelo. But looks like I will. E would have liked you

[@SpaGuy]

You will Love Tupelo and they Love Elvis.. It is a town I would like in..

[@valeriefelitto6336]

Fascinating billy. I love these detective stories . Especially about gladys. Good work

[@David-hn7zm]

Wow you are just amazing my friend !!! You do such a great job following Elvis Presley life even his great mother as well !!! You tighten up and got theee story right my friend God bless you as well as your family !!! Lol even Elvis Presley mom had the center stop !!! God bless her too !!!! That's a great idea the Elvis Presley estate should add you on their payroll you are well worth it my friend !!!!

[@texasdoug5739]

This is very interesting and well done. Thank you Spa Guy. A report about Vernon's prison saga would be most appreciated.

[@speedypetey6499]

Your research and knowledge of Elvis is second to none, great work Spa Guy!

[@mrDCunningham]

Another piece of the Presley family history puzzle.Just wonderful seeing this Billy. Great vlog 👍🏻😎

[@georgeanthony9333]

Another great video with lots of interesting info!!!! my mom worked in a garment factory over 30 years......so this was interesting for me....

[@bonniebrown6960]

My Grandmother and her parents worked in sewing plants for many years too . My Grandmother's father was a sewing machine mechanic . It was hard work back then . I worked at a company that put emblems on sports clothes . We even would put the emblems on hats , shirts , and jackets for the Atlanta Braves /The Georgia Bulldogs / Atlanta Falcons . I worked there while I was pregnant with my daughter. I quit on a Wednesday and I had her on a Friday . When I had my baby daughter , the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck 5 or 6 times . The doctor said , it was because I was so stressed out and it caused my baby to be under a lot of stress too . That's why that happened . This video makes me wonder if Gladys worked right up until she had Elvis and Jessi ? I wonder if that could have played a part in why Jessi was stillborn ? Poor Gladys . I don't blame Elvis for wanting his mama to quit working . I would have done the same thing if I could've .

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

Bonnie Brown I’m sorry to hear that happened. I, too was born with the chord wrapped around my neck twice. I was blue and was about gone. They about lost us both. I wonder too, if that happened with Jesse. I remember reading that Vernon said the babies were similar but not identical, so he must have been a healthy looking baby that they lost during childbirth. They said her labor was difficult, long and hard. I’m glad God blessed them with Elvis. They very easily could have lost him too. They never could conceive anymore after that and the doctor couldn’t find or see the reason why, Vernon said God had given them all that they’d ever need, and he certainly did! One thing that really interests me that I’d love to hear more about is the blue light Vernon seen the night Elvis was born. Another is the UFO Elvis and Sonny seen.

[@donnahill8403]

Wow! That was so awesome , I felt very close there, almost like I was walking around inside there along with you. It is amazing to see all these important places in Elvis and his mother's life. Thanks for taking the time share the history of this building and what it is now. It would be awesome to have the chance to visit this place. Just knowing that I was walking on the same floors that Gladys walked.

[@silvertears100]

great antique place you can still see that it used to be a factory

[@lonniejackson2708]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@hotrodjimmy3085]

1st place ribbon for you Sir. I appreciate what you do for us Elvis fans it's nice to see places a person dreams of seeing. Thank you. 👊✌

[@wendycushenan4907]

Wow Billy.. what a fantastic find... thanks really enjoyed this video... another fabulous piece of Elvis history... keep em comin...EP forever 💞

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Hi Billy 😊 Enjoyed video today! Thanks 😊 for sharing another part of the Presley story. Glad to see building still there, and being used. Smiles 😁 Bonnie

[@brcisna]

Great footage SG. Into the WayBac machine. My mother actually worked in a glove factory 2 weeks after she got out of HS.We went and visited this building many moons ago. looked very much the same as this factory building. The old craftsmanship on these buildings are over the top compared to the quick throw 'em up quick building of today. Everything is 'built in' these buildings,,,diagonal flooring for example if very much extra work,,but look it is still standing and usable. The old woodenn tracks and cable freight elevators are still working to this day. Old fashioned most of the time is 'good fashioned' . Thanks again for more pieces of the Elvis puzzle.

[@hotwheels2511]

WOW this neat !!!

[@raplottrpj]

WoW, what an Awesome piece of history! Thanks so much for posting this.

[@mirandatomasic2532]

I am glad that they keep that old building and that has new great purpose, thank you for sharing !

[@Mama_LIN_Tee]

This is really awesome, Billy! I love the old wood floors and the rafters and the caged windows and the view out the window. It is fun listening to you, because you are genuinely immersed in what you are seeing and genuinely taken aback by the history that you find. Another great video and many thanks for all you do!!

[@ct8755]

Another out of the park Billy!! I will have to visit there next time I go.

[@theflossi56]

Bless her heart Gladys had a tough life working in that place. This video touched me I feel sorry for her.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Thanks also to Tony & Heather for your kind help. Us Elvis fans sure appreciate it.

[@lauriealexander5857]

Thank you so much for your hard work.❤❤❤❤❤

[@matrix5000100]

Thanks for the great video. i love such information about Elvis and his family.

[@mabelluis3381]

Gracias Spa Guy por mostrarnos el lugar donde trabajo Gladys estando embarazada de Elvis!!👏👏👏👏👏👍❤

[@stude1953]

Nice video Bill. I can just image Gladys walking those floors. She was a very good looking woman back then.

[@robertozanetti6966]

Mamma Mia! Gladys worked there and now there is a flea market with a record box full of her son's records! Life is so strange... Great Spa Guy, as always!!!

[@nancychartrand7808]

Aww thankyou Billy ,,great story as always

[@steveramsey7669]

Very interesting story I love your videos they are so interested my friend

[@kevinbooth6293]

Fascinating as usual brother! Thank you for another trip back in time!!

[@renategeuzinge9743]

Great video Spa guy 👌

[@davidshelton4922]

Wow just loved this video you investigate and without you it would be lost forever thank you thank you

[@98rk69Chevelle]

Thanks for all the hard work you put into bringing these video's to us! It is very mush appreciated:)

[@micheleclifford8969]

Billy as Always I Love This Video. I’m Always impressed with How You Make Us Feel, Like Were Right There At The Time You Were Filming. Your Fantastic, Keep Up The Fantastic Work. Your Friend, Michele Clifford

[@Cigar65]

Wow another place I have to visit. I might have been real close to it on my last car trip in 2018. If those walls could talk. So glad they haven't torn it down. This place is loaded with goodies. Will take hours to go through there.

[@rhondadobransky4905]

Another great video, thank you 👏🏼🤗

[@deehickman6417]

I love places in history still standing....the stories those walls could tell! I am building my list of places to visit on the next Elvis vacation and this was fun! "One-below" makes me laugh :). Thank you for the tour Spa Guy & Trey!

[@SpaGuy]

Ashley Drew says it is a Dad joke.. I like it so I keep telling it..

[@dianahickman412]

Your Tupelo videos would not be complete without it!!

[@delladawn1149]

Awesome!! Pilamaya (Thank You) for taking us Spa Guy!!

[@yellyman5483]

Another amazing video...Cool store btw. You can literally smell through the screen that it is a old building.

[@ronaldholmes8525]

This is a fascinating look back in time....Elvis time. To think that you may have been walking in the very footsteps of Gladys while Elvis was being formed in her belly , is amazing . It gives me chills ( good ones, not bad ones ) to know that this is a part of where Elvis truly began, and no one knew it then that this expected baby ( actually babies ) would change the world and become a king. Predestiny IS a miraculous thing !

[@DenitaArnold]

Cool 😎 Love your research. Keep it up! We have an antique mall similar to this in Fort Worth

[@HerbWalker]

Hahahah You're funny Billy, "What does THIS do?" I wouldnt have been able to RESIST pushing that door bell button on the wall either. Hahahaha

[@AlA-ok5jh]

Seen an old button like that one. Press it. & it goes ..ringggggggg or buzzzz

[@davidhunt8456]

You ought to ask Billy Smith next time you talk to him Billy Spaguy. He probably can recognise his Aunt Gladys.

[@elladunfee6706]

Great story! Would love to visit Tupelo.

[@beehappy3209]

Wow what a big place that was then a sec later SpaGuy said it hahahah. that's my sort of place,looked very interesting love to look and buy bits and Bobs. great video SpaGuy and thanks to Trey. you two working together really does work 👍

[@rustywellsjr3460]

Thanks again Man, excellent information video!.

[@tp5776]

I tried to find more pics of the Tupelo Garment factory, but not much out there. I don’t think the building was that old when Gladys worked there, maybe 20 yrs old or so. Enjoyed, Thanks!

[@SpaGuy]

The photo said it was the first annual picnic so it may have ben a brand new building or a few years old..

[@jayviviano109]

Nicely done. Friend and I were doing a midnight tour in the dark of Tupelo couple summers ago and found the old house on Maple Street behind the Garment Factory. Would be a wonderful thing to track down somebody from Tupelo that was their back at that time and have them do a walk-through on video, giving detailed account of what it was like to work there back in the day. Last year when I visited Tupelo I ran into someone that told me there were indeed some older folks still alive and well in Tupelo that remember working at the Garment Factory around 1940 (give or take a year or two). They may not have worked with Gladys but could definitely paint the exact picture of what it was like back then. For that matter might be interesting to ask around to see if there's anyone in town still with us that may have in fact recalled working there when Gladys did.

[@tcb1017]

Mr. Spa Guy my man, you are the best. Thank you again for a great video. If only people around the world would know where Elvis's parent's came from and how they lived before ok Craceland etc, etc. People in Europe not all of the but most of them have no idea about all what you are showing, they only relate to Craceland and all the movies Elvis made. Ok again, thank you Billy you are the best. Also, people ok the most of them so when they sing Elvis song's they only sing those easy song's ok maybe about 100 of them but why don't they try to sing all the 800 of them that Elvis did record...…...……….you all know what I mean. I never heard anybody sing as an ex. I'm a visling man or don't ok many of the song's that Elvis was singing in the movies wow, they all are so good ok, one more.........so what about Tender feeling etc, etc no nada because those song's are to hard so Elvis...……….again, thank you for being you and what you did for all of us now who are enjoying your talent. TCB from Vasa Finland.

[@leannbrooks218]

this is sooo cool!