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

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 31, 2023 5:55 AM CT | Published: August 30, 2023 7:33 PM CT

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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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Friends for Our Riverfront Melanie Taylor-Jefferson Downtown Memphis

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