Tupelo Hardware, where a young Elvis purchased his first guitar, is still in business in downtown Tupelo, Miss. From the historical marker in front of the store: In 1946, Elvis’ mother, Gladys brought him here to buy a bicycle. Once they arrived, a 22-calaiber rifle caught Elvis’ eye, and he asked his mother to buy it instead. She wasn’t happy about purchasing a gun so they compromised on a guitar. Forest L. Bobo, a long-time employee of tupelo Hardware, sold the guitar to the young Elvis for $7.90.Presley’s boyhood home, constructed by his father.Among the metal guitar sculptures honoring Elvis downtown.Thank you. Thank you very much.
