Bluff City shines in prime time, pins hopes on film tourism boom
Film crews for the new NBC drama "Bluff City Law" descended on Beale Street Monday, Aug. 19, to shoot a scene inside Rum Boogie Cafe. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Analysis of a property tax break for “Bluff City Law” suggests a big payoff in film tourism and spending in Memphis, but some experts believe the claims are exaggerated.
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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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