Elvis death anniversary and recent movie increases tourism at his birthplace

The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, which has seen increasing number of visitors thanks to the 45th anniversary of Presley's death and Baz Lurman's recent biopic. – Photo: AP

The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley's death and a new movie reawakens international interest in the singer.

Roy Turner was named executive director of the Birthplace last fall after longtime leader Dick Guyton retired.