Seven flags over Mud Island fading into history
The flagpoles at the southern tip of Mud Island River Park, which date to the 1982 opening of the park, have been inoperable and flagless for a couple of years. (Daily Memphian file)
Replacing a seven-flagpole installation at the tip of Mud Island, including one that flew a Confederate flag, is among Memphis River Park Partnership's priorities for upgrades at riverfront parks.
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Mud Island River Park Memphis River Parks Partnership Confederate flag Beale Street Landing Memphis historyWayne Risher
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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