Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Walnut Ridge is a city in the US state of Arkansas. It had a population of 5,384 in 2020.

In 1964, the Beatles visited the city at the height of their popularity. It was a brief stop on the Beatles' American tour. They landed at the city's airport to spend the weekend at a local dude ranch. The city has built a sculpture to commemorate the visit. The city also holds a festival to remember the Beatles' visit.

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley performed in the city early in their careers.

The town is located on U.S. Route 67 which is named "Rock 'N Roll Highway."

References

  1. ↑ "Walnut Ridge city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Bustillo, Miguel (September 19, 2011). "Beatles Said a Fast Hello, Goodbye But a Tiny Town Won't Let It Be". Wall Street Journal. p. A1.