Transformed Tom Lee Park to be a hybrid of city, nature
Henry Turley (left), who is a potential funder for the new design of Tom Lee Park, takes a close look at the to-scale model of the proposed park created by Studio Gang architects. The new design will expand the park to a total of six miles and will include five park districts. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Plans to redesign Tom Lee Park will bridge the disconnect between Downtown Memphis and the Mississippi Riverfront using nature-inspired elements and permanent infrastructure.
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Memphis In May Memphis River Parks PartnershipMichelle Corbet
Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.
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