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The city of Memphis took back public control of Beale Street in 2014, and directed the Downtown Memphis Commission to handle day-to-day management of the street on an interim basis.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-4 on Tuesday to revive the controversial $5 cover charge to enter the Beale Street Entertainment District, but only on an as-needed basis.
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The Memphis City Council is moving forward with plans to take back control of Beale Street and select a new, longterm manager of Memphis' most iconic street. A resolution was approved in committee ...
Memphis in May has suspended Beale Street Music Festival in 2024. Last year's music fest attendance was the event's lowest in more than 30 years.
The Memphis Pride Parade originally was scheduled for June 7, but it was canceled due to rainstorms with lightning that day.
In the wake of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, Memphis' plan for keeping Beale Street goers safe is "robust," Mayor Paul Young said in a statement Thursday afternoon. "Our hearts and ...
WATN Memphis. Memphis City Council eyes improvements to Beale Street, downtown in push for economic growth. Posted: May 22, 2025 | Last updated: May 22, 2025 ...
We created festivals and events to highlight the city’s music and history. New Year’s Eve became a way to showcase Beale Street and the city of Memphis with live countdown shows broadcast ...
The Historic Daisy Theatre in Memphis experienced a significant fire, causing extensive damage, with the blaze attributed to ...
Opera Memphis brings a unique twist to the classic LA BOHEME by setting it in the 1910's Beale Street. Experience this timeless masterpiece with a fOpera Memphis will conclude its 2023-24 season ...
From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.