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Aug, 25 2026

S6E34 Downtown Memphis is Attracting Both Locals and Tourists

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https://dovetail.prxu.org/18021/6ab44268-7711-4524-bf35-320da5940aa2/S6E34_Downtown_Memphis_and_BVO.mp3

Downtown Memphis is a vibrant place to live, work, play, and thrive! Adding to downtown’s appeal is an immersive experience, Baron Von Operbean and the River of Time, affectionately known as BVO. The attraction has been noted as a “jewel of an asset” and is playing a role in the forward momentum of the city’s vision.

Guests:

Chandell Ryan (Downtown Memphis Commission)
Jee Vahn Knight (Baron Von Opperbean)

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

Downtown Memphis Commission
Baron Von Opperbean
Christopher Reyes’ “Live From Memphis“
Meow Wolf
Mid-South Coliseum
Court Square Pyramid
Pedestrian Bridge to Mud Island

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Interview

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Anna Mullins Ellis

President and CEO of New Memphis.
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