There are 2 article(s) tagged Charles McVean:

• October 2021

  • Big River Park effort gains $1 million gift

    First Horizon Foundation announced $1 million dollars toward the creation of Big River Park, a conservation effort along the Mississippi River between the Hernando DeSoto bridge and Big River Crossing on the Harahan Bridge. 

    By Jasmine McCraven October 21, 2021

• June 2021

  • Entrepreneur, philanthropist Charles McVean dies at 78

    A Memphis native, Charles McVean is credited with conceiving and leading the charge for funding Big River Crossing, the pedestrian bridge and trails across the Mississippi River.

    By Daja E. Henry June 08, 2021