What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Memphis Police Department Col. Phillip Penny speaks during a press conference Dec. 31 about the Downtown safety measures before New Year’s Eve on Beale Street. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.
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