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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Downtown officials say safety measures are in place after a shooting on Beale Street injured two people just days before Memphis in May gets underway. “We expect things to be safe. We expect things to be fun and lively, a lot of good music, a lot of good times happening on Beale […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Beale Street Music Festival comes less than a week after two people were shot on Beale Street, but organizers believe it will be one of the safest places in the city. As tens of thousands of concertgoers flock to Tom Lee Park for the Beale Street Music Festival, organizers and law […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A vendor is sharing his story after a shooting on Beale Street left him and another person injured Sunday afternoon. James Postlewait showed us where a bullet grazed his head. “I’m alright. I’m alright you know, my head hurts, it’s throbbing,” said Postlewait. “It didn’t hit the skull. Thank you, Jesus Christ.” […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two victims were shot Sunday on Beale Street. According to Memphis Police, around 3:17 p.m., officers responded to Alfred’s on Beale Street regarding a shooting. Two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both taken to Regional One Hospital and one person is in non-critical condition. Officers say they arrested […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been almost four years since crowds were able to gather on the river for the Memphis in May International Festival. This weekend, it’s coming back with a bang as the Beale Street Music Festival returns to a revitalized Tom Lee Park, festival leaders said Tuesday. “It’s a beautiful park,” said Jim […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Thousands of music fans are days away from rocking out at Memphis in May’s 2023 edition of the Beale Street Music Festival along the newly remodeled Tom Lee Park. “The last time fans were welcomed to Tom Lee Park for Beale Street Music Festival was 2019. So, it’s been four years since we’ve […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We are one day away from Memphis’ largest music festival, and downtown businesses are preparing for the big weekend.  WREG spoke to business owners who say they’re excited that the Beale Street Music Festival has returned.  Farhat Othmani is no stranger to downtown Memphis. Since 2012, he’s been brewing up coffee at […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Friday night, music fans will be rocking out to live tunes at Memphis in May’s Beale Street Musical Festival in the newly renovated Tom Lee Park. but none of it would be possible without the people working behind the scenes.  WREG’s Quametra Wilborn gives us a sneak peek into all the work that goes into […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sunday marked the third and final day of the Beale Street Music Festival, and more big names took the stages at Tom Lee Park. Among the artists performing Sunday were Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Jazmine Sullivan, AJR and Gary Clark Jr. ► Beale Street Music Festival 2023 lineup We were in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of downtown Memphis to bring In the New Year, many of them on Beale Street. From the music to the food, the atmosphere was truly unmatched, and many said they had been longing for this experience. “Happy new year,” is a phrase that has become […]

UPDATE: Archie Lee Mays has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A shooting on Beale Street left two people hurt on Sunday outside of Alfred’s and Handy Park. Witnesses tell WREG that a man got into a fight with a street vendor, resulting in them being shot. “It’s supposed to […]