ABOUT SUN DINER
Located in the Heart of Music City beside the Johnny Cash Museum, Sun Diner offers southern hospitality and farm-fresh cuisine day and night. Our specially designed menu compliments the unique interior that celebrates Sun Records’ legendary artists we have recognized for decades. Start with ‘Let’s Do The Twist’ Crème Brulee French Toast, the ‘Love Me Tenders,’ or try one of the Classics, such as the ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ your taste buds will not be disappointed!
THE HISTORY
When Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley paired their talents in the summer of 1954 in Phillips’ small studio in Memphis, Tennessee, the ultimate effect on popular music and society was a cosmic event equivalent to a comet and large asteroid colliding in outer space.
The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Sun influenced many major rock and roll artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. When Beatle John Lennon was introduced to a noted music business executive from Tennessee at an awards event, his first words were “Do you know Sam Phillips?”.
ABOUT
SUN DINER
THE HISTORY
When Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley paired their talents in the summer of 1954 in Phillips’ small studio in Memphis, Tennessee, the ultimate effect on popular music and society was a cosmic event equivalent to a comet and large asteroid colliding in outer space.
The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Sun influenced many major rock and roll artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. When Beatle John Lennon was introduced to a noted music business executive from Tennessee at an awards event, his first words were “Do you know Sam Phillips?”.
Come on In!
HOURS:
• OPEN ALL WEEK • 7 AM – 3 PM DAILY
HOLIDAY HOURS:
THANKSGIVING – CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE – 7 AM
CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED
NEW YEAR'S EVE – 7 AM
NEW YEAR'S DAY – 7 AM
Although we do not accept reservations, we are a walk-up friendly venue with a host team that accommodates all guests in a timely manner.