Chancery Court judge issues order that could halt new Brooks Museum of Art construction
A temporary injunction would be issued soon only if Friends for Our Riverfront posts a substantial bond
A rendering shows the proposed Brooks construction Downtown. (The Daily Memphian files)
Chancellor Melanie Taylor-Jefferson proposed halting construction on the new Brooks Museum of Art Downtown, contingent on Friends for Our Riverfront posting a bond that would cover the cost of stopping construction.
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