Fairgrounds becomes ‘Liberty Park’ in latest post-pandemic plan

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 13, 2020 2:31 PM CT | Published: August 13, 2020 9:47 AM CT

The city has also signed a letter of intent with Capstone Development for two hotels on the Central Avenue frontage. The founder of Capstone sees a different kind of recovery from the pandemic for the hospitality industry — one led by the families that travel regionally to the sports tournaments that are the financial engine for Liberty Park's public and private uses.

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Liberty Park Fairgrounds Memphis Sports and Events Center Capstone Development Paul Young

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