BACKGROUND:
Although born and raised in Georgia, Otis Redding made his mark
on the musical world here in Memphis. In 1962, while employed as a
chauffeur, Redding wrote a ballad for Johnny Jenkins, These Arms
of Mine, which became a minor hit for Volt Records, a
subsidiary of the soon-to-be-legendary "Southern Soul" label Stax
Records. After extensive touring with label-mates Sam and Dave,
Redding appeared alongside Jimi Hendrix at the hugely-influential
1967 Monterrey Pop Festival, which helped him to break into the
white pop music scene. His hit recordings included Mr.
Pitiful, I Can't Turn You Loose (which later become
The Blues Brothers entrance theme), Try a Little
Tenderness, and Respect (later a smash hit for Aretha
Franklin).
On December 10, 1967, as Redding traveled with members of his
backing band The Bar-Kays, their plane crashed into a lake in
Wisconsin, killing Redding and all of the others aboard save one.
Ironically, a song that had been recorded only three days earlier
would become Redding's signature tune: (Sittin' On) The Dock of
The Bay.
THE CACHE
This is a fairly straightforward cache in a part of town that
could use a few more. Sadly, the only indication that this park
honors Otis Redding is his name on the entrance sign. The park
itself is fairly nice, however, and features modern playground
equipment and two paved hike and bike trails which loop through
rolling mixed hardwoods. Park hours are from dawn to dusk, so plan
your hunt accordingly.
You'll be looking for a camouflaged Lock&Lock container,
stashed in a fairly obvious spot and holding a nice assortment of
Pocket Naturalist
Guides. Enjoy!
 Kid Friendly 
Lunchtime Cache  Dogs Allowed
 Restricted
hours  Bicycles
permitted on paths
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