Graceland visitors, Elvis fans react to news of possible auction and ongoing lawsuit

In the wake of the recent foreclosure notice and the subsequent lawsuit filed by Riley Keough and her legal team, operations at Graceland remain largely unchanged. Elvis fans, history buffs, and general spectators of the iconic Memphis landmark were surprised by the news that Graceland faces the possibility of a public auction.

As of Tuesday morning, Graceland appeared relatively unaffected by the foreclosure notice. Buses ran between various Graceland exhibits carrying Elvis fans and general spectators. Guests took pictures in front of Elvis’ home or added their names to the iconic brick wall surrounding the estate.

Spectators traveled not only from nearby states but also from countries as far as Germany and Spain, drawn to Memphis by the promise of a good BBQ and this Elvis landmark.

When asked about the impending sale and foreclosure, visitors were shocked, as they had only learned of the lawsuit the night before or just outside the mansion. Jackie Burns from Australia found out while looking for Graceland’s address that morning.

Staying in Hot Springs in Arkansas, Burns and her family decided to take a trip to see Elvis’ home as this “is what everyone talks about.” When asked about the foreclosure, she thought it was “pretty sad” and reaffirmed her hope that Graceland could stay open.

Another guest, who traveled to Memphis for her nephew’s graduation, was shocked to hear of the possible auction of Graceland. Elvis Presley’s home is her “go-to” when she comes into town from Indiana, especially around Christmas time.

Amanda Steele cannot imagine Graceland not being lit for the holidays.

“I think that Elvis would want it to be for his fans,” she added.

Memphis resident Eden Tagle brought family from the Philippines and California, to visit Graceland, a must-see for tourists and Elvis fans alike.

She heard about the pending foreclosure sale the night before, and she hopes “the whole thing is a scam,” in reference to Keough's claims that the foreclosure documents presented by Naussany Investments were fraudulent.

A Memphis judge on Wednesday morning ruled that a foreclosure auction of Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland estate in Memphis cannot proceed. The next court date has not been set yet.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Elvis fans react to ongoing lawsuit surrounding Graceland in Memphis