Expert: James Warner - 7/15/2007

Question
QUESTION: GoodDay James.It feels like October here as the weather has been cool this spring.I was wandering if you would happen to know Elvis's last phone nomber at Graceland before he passed.I've been looking for this for a very long time,-thanks.Glen Kyle

ANSWER: Hi Glen,
Thanks for your question. It's turning hotter by the day here in Michigan. I'm really looking forward to the weekend, though. There's nothing like the smell of BBQ in the summer heat!
In answer to your question: The last private phone number to Graceland was (and still is) (901) 397-4427.

If you would have called this number in 1977, it would have either rang directly to Elvis' bedroom or to his father's office. Should someone besides Elvis answer, all you would have had to say was, "Let me speak to John Borroughs, please" and you would have heard, "Yes, Sir. Please hold." NO QUESTIONS ASKED. John Borroughs was Elvis' codename and anyone knowing this was put directly through to him, provided he was available and not touring at that particular time.
Thanks again for your question, Glen. Please let me know if I can help again, OK? That's what I'm here for.

         Sincerely,
         James Warner

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QUESTION: Hi James; well it's me once again. Do you know the phone nomber to the guard house from the 70's. I have a feeling that it never changed all these years.

Answer
Dear Glen,
Thanks for taking the time to write again. I am not sure about the number for the guardhouse...but, I think it was something along the line of (901)-397-3948. That's either the number to the Guardhouse OR the barn out in the back.
I have a book about Graceland, in which it lists the numbers and extensions for the various facilities on the estate itself...I lent it out to a woman who hasn't returned it yet. Sometimes, generosity comes back to bite 'ya in the old keister! So, I don't lend anything out again.
If and when I get the book back, I'll update my answer on this site and include any additional numbers I have.
Thanks again for contacting me and should you have any more questions about Elvis or Graceland just let me know...it's no bother at all! Take care.

         Sincerely,
         James