Memphis Convention Center overhaul hailed as ‘game-changer’
John Flora works in the lobby at the convention center as local officials gather for a short ceremony at the Memphis Cook Convention Center on Jan. 17, 2019, to formally kick off a nearly $190 million revamp of the aging facility. The renovation is expected to last 20 months. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis and tourism officials on Thursday formally launched a $188.5 million overhaul of the Memphis Convention Center to make it competitive for convention and meeting business.
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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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