A perfect place for poetry and pondering opens at the National Civil Rights Museum

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 04, 2025 4:19 PM CT | Published: October 04, 2025 4:19 PM CT

The National Civil Rights Museum celebrated the opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park on Saturday, the first phase of the museum’s two-part, $38 million expansion.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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