Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 08, 2026 2:27 PM CT | Published: August 08, 2026 2:18 PM CT

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue. 

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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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