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local2 years ago

MRPP Claims Music Fest Caused Significant Damage to Tom Lee Park.

Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP) has reported that Tom Lee Park suffered "significant damage" during the Beale Street Music Festival due to an unnamed vendor causing damage to a water line while setting up. The park had recently undergone a $60 million renovation and is set to open to the public on Labor Day. MRPP is hoping that damages will not affect the upcoming World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in May and plans to assess the damage after the event.

via Action News 5|
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entertainment2 years ago

Beale Street Music Festival Wraps Up with Memorable Final Day.

The Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, concluded on Sunday with performances by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Jazmine Sullivan, AJR, and Gary Clark Jr. The festival drew tens of thousands of attendees over three days, who enjoyed music, food, and beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Vendors appreciated the exposure and attendees praised the festival's security plan. The festival kicks off Memphis in May, the city's biggest event of the year.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
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tourism2 years ago

Beale Street Music Festival successfully kicks off at new Tom Lee Park location.

Memphis in May and Beale Street Music Festival are returning to Tom Lee Park for the first time since 2019, with tourism officials optimistic for their economic impact despite expecting a smaller crowd. Hotels are in demand, but there appear to be several vacancies. Organizers have limited attendance due to park construction and moved one of the stages to Beale Street. Despite the changes, officials hope to continue the profitable trend of the festival for the city of Memphis.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Tom Lee Park gets a stunning makeover: First look"

Tom Lee Park in Memphis has undergone a $60 million renovation and will host the Beale Street Music Festival this year with three main stages, smaller than usual due to space limitations. The park will open to the public on Labor Day after the festival concludes. The safety plan has been reinforced after a double shooting on Beale Street last Sunday. Memphis in May officials have capped the capacity at 22,000 for this year's event.

via Action News 5|
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entertainment2 years ago

Memphis in May Music Fest returns to Tom Lee Park with lineup changes.

Memphis in May has announced that Colony House will replace White Reaper in the Beale Street Music Festival lineup after the band's lead singer broke his collarbone. Colony House is a self-described "landlocked surf rock" band whose hit "You Know It" went viral on Tik Tok. The festival will feature over 60 top touring artists, including The Lumineers, Greta Van Fleet, and Robert Plant + Alison Krauss. Tickets are on sale now.

via Action News 5|
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