Mud Island renovations hit supply chain problems, cash delays
A work crew with 901Demo.com began removing the seven flag poles from the south end of Mud Island on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The shortened park season opened with water in the Riverwalk. But other parts of the upgrade in the 39-year-old attraction have been delayed. Meanwhile, there was an attempt on the City Council to get the park’s long-dormant monorail up and running again that didn’t pan out.
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