Memphis River Parks Partnership
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Introducing the winners of the 2023 Tom Lee Poetry Contest
Introducing the winners of the 2023 Tom Lee Poetry Contest
The results are in… meet the winners of the second annual Tom Lee Poetry Contest!
Bird-friendly Gardening along the Mississippi Flyway
Bird-friendly Gardening along the Mississippi Flyway
by Elizabeth Richards, Special Projects and Design Intern
The facts on space in Tom Lee Park
The facts on space in Tom Lee Park
Tom Lee Park is going to be both a great public park and a great place to host big events.
Spring Lawns for Butterflies & Bees
Spring Lawns for Butterflies & Bees
Memphis River Parks Partnership is making big moves to support flora and fauna native to the riverfront’s microclimate. New trees have been…
Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word Contest returns for 2023
Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word Contest returns for 2023
The Tom Lee Contest is an annual contest for outstanding poetry and spoken word inspired and influenced by Tom Lee and the qualities of…
The Good Life: Fourth Bluff Park and River Garden named Level 1 Arboretum by ArbNet
The Good Life: Fourth Bluff Park and River Garden named Level 1 Arboretum by ArbNet
By Candace Gray for Memphis River Parks Partnership
Recycling gets a new look on Mud Island
Recycling gets a new look on Mud Island
Memphians depositing recycling at Mud Island are now greeted with easier access to recycling bins, along with new signage and landscaping…
A summer to remember — riverfront edition
A summer to remember — riverfront edition
From new environmental adventures like nature walks and citizen science activities to soulful concerts, river markets and free kayaking…
Carlisle Corp. invests in Tom Lee Park
Carlisle Corp. invests in Tom Lee Park
September 15, 2022 (MEMPHIS, TN) — The first-ever ADA-accessible path connecting the steep bluff in downtown Memphis to the riverfront at…
Tom Lee Park, now welcoming partners for events and food and beverage
Tom Lee Park, now welcoming partners for events and food and beverage
Written by Candace Gray for Memphis River Parks Partnership
Exploring new futures for Mud Island Park
Exploring new futures for Mud Island Park
Written by George Abbott, Director of External Affairs of Memphis River Parks Partnership
The tree-mendous environmental benefit of the riverfront canopy
The tree-mendous environmental benefit of the riverfront canopy
The riverfront tree survey is almost complete. With trees counted and mapped, we are now beginning to quantify the environmental benefit of…
A spring metamorphosis — riverfront edition
A spring metamorphosis — riverfront edition
Spring is a time we not only deep clean our homes, but is a chance for us to encounter renewal and growth.
The Tailout Trail at Tom Lee Park — Explained
The Tailout Trail at Tom Lee Park — Explained
This week, the Partnership was awarded a $3.7 million commitment from the US Economic Development Administration for the Tailout Trail in…
A fun, new pop-up is coming to the Memphis riverfront
A fun, new pop-up is coming to the Memphis riverfront
Close your eyes — picture yourself on a blazing hot summer day, washing down a tasty snack with an ice-cold Memphis craft beer…
Beloved trees of the riverfront
Beloved trees of the riverfront
While Arbor Day has passed, Memphis River Parks Partnership continues to celebrate trees and appreciate the added value they bring to our…
River Quest: The ultimate riverfront adventure
River Quest: The ultimate riverfront adventure
Spring is here, and so is the newest way to explore the riverfront: River Quest! Grab a passport at a Memphis River Parks Partnership event…
Meet the noteworthy winners of the 2022 Tom Lee Poetry Contest
Meet the noteworthy winners of the 2022 Tom Lee Poetry Contest
Memphis River Parks Partnership, with support from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, held the inaugural Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word Contest…
A new entrance for Mud Island Park
A new entrance for Mud Island Park
The north gate to Mud Island Park is getting a facelift! Coming soon: a new, enhanced visitor experience, better aesthetics and more…
An oasis of play and learning on the riverfront
An oasis of play and learning on the riverfront
Originally published in The Best Times, March 2022. Written by Carol Coletta, President and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership.