Memphis River Parks sues Memphis in May
Memphis in May International Festival’s Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest were held at Tom Lee Park. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The lawsuit over damages to Tom Lee Park seeks $675,000 on a $1.425 million bill due in mid-August. The other $750,000 is covered by a damage deposit paid by the city and the festival.
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