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Memphis HOP launch

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:12pm

The Memphis HOP was unveiled today at a ceremony on Beale Street by City leaders. The bus service is operated by Blues City Tours, a 25-year-old company that leads sightseeing tours in Memphis and Tunica, MS. The HOP ON tour is sponsored by ArtsMemphis and Blues City Tours, Memphis HOP will provide easy transportation to and from some of Memphis’ premier arts and culture destinations.

The bus will operate Tuesday–Sunday, 10am.–7pm., with hourly stops at Elvis Presley’s Graceland, STAX Museum of American Soul Music, The Children’s Museum of Memphis, Memphis Pink Palace Museum, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum/Beale Street, AutoZone Park/The Peabody Memphis, National Civil Rights Museum/Blues Hall of Fame and the Metal Museum.

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Organizers happy with turnout for Beale Street Music Festival

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:59am

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Justin Timberlake to play at FedExForum

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 7:44am

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Memphis' own Justin Timberlake announced on his website that he will be bringing his world tour to the Bluff City.

The 20/20 Experience World Tour kicks off in Canada on October 31, but in November, it will make the rounds in Tennessee.

Timberlake will stop in Nashville on November 15, and three days later, he will come home to Memphis.

Pre-sale tickets to Timberlake's brand new fan club, The Tennessee Kids, go on sale on May 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on May 17.

Signing up for The Tennessee Kids is free and can be done on Timberlake's official website.

Timberlake will play at the FedExForum on November 18.

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Rain won't put a damper on downtown celebrations

Submitted by Lauren Squires on Friday, May 3rd, 10:43 pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Downtown was quiet Friday afternoon but with even with pouring rain, the weather is not expected to put a damper on the celebrations happening Friday night.

Annette Koehler and her husband have been volunteering at Memphis in May for 30 years. They say it is the coldest they can remember, but they are not worried about the weather.

"The music fest is gonna go on no matter what," said Annette, who has some advice for people braving the weather for the event. "If you see signs that say 'Road closed', that basically means the road is closed."

There will be a lot of those signs along Riverside Drive, so officials say it is best to avoid that stretch of road if possible.

Annette had one more bit of advice, "If they're gonna come downtown, wear a lot of warm clothes and rain gear and umbrellas. It's gonna be cold."

At the FedExForum, fans are not worried about the Grizzlies playoff game.

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Fans brave Music Fest despite cold weather

Submitted by Jason Miles, Reporter

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 10:22pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Most Memphians know that dealing with rain during Music Fest is nothing new, but no one expected frigid weather Friday.

This year is perhaps the coldest it has ever been, according to fans who refused to let Mother Nature derail their annual plans.

"This is the coldest it's ever been since I've been coming," said music fan Melanie Martin.

While some people were committed to the outfits they picked out for warmer weather, other came prepared with heavy coats, gloves and earmuffs.

"We've been watching all week, and everyday it just kept getting a little colder and a little wetter," said music fan Terri Ward.

Bobby Crafford of legendary rockabilly band Sonny Burgess and The Pacers, who have been around since the glory days of Sun Studios, said they are prepared for the weather, too.

"Being older, we get cold easy, and we don't like the cold. I told them they better pack a heavy coat," said Crafford.

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GUIDE: Navigate Memphis Beale Street Music Fest 2013

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:02pm

GUIDE: Navigate Memphis Beale Street Music Fest 2013

As Memphis prepares for a big eventful weekend, Memphis in May officials say all of its events will go on as planned despite the cold and rainy weather. Officials also encourage visitors to dress warmly and wear raincoats or Panchos. Umbrellas are prohibited to the event.

Click here to see the list of performers for the entire weekend.

Click here to see a list of reminders of what to bring to Music Fest in the photo gallery. That list includes everything from what to bring to what not to wear.

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Police prepare for busy downtown weekend

Submitted by Jason Miles, Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:00pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Between the Beale Street Music Festival and the Grizzlies game, hundreds of thousands of people are expected downtown this weekend.

Leaving items in the car poses the biggest threat for participants, according to police.

Kenyatta Hollingsworth learned the hard way this week in Greenbelt Park on Mud Island.

"As I was approaching my car, finishing my walk, I saw a guy getting out of my truck," said Hollingsworth. "He had my purse and jumped in the car and took off."

Crooks popped a lock on her SUV and got away with cash, credit cars, a driver's license, and even her library card.

"I was just thinking my life is in my purse, everything is in my purse," said Hollingsworth.

Memphis police said that particular crime may be the most common as thousands of people descend on downtown Memphis this weekend.

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