Downtown Memphis is a vibrant place to live, work, play, and thrive! Adding to downtown's appeal is an immersive experience, Baron Von Operbean and the River of Time, affectionately known as BVO. The attraction has been noted as a "jewel of an asset" and is playing a role in the forward momentum of the city's vision.  Guests:<ul>
<li>
Chandell Ryan (Downtown Memphis Commission)</li>
<li>
Jee Vahn Knight (Baron Von Opperbean)</li>
</ul>Resources mentioned in this episode include:<ul>
<li><a href="https://downtownmemphis.com/">Downtown Memphis Commission</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bvoexp.com/">Baron Von Opperbean</a></li>
<li>Christopher Reyes' "<a href="https://www.livefrommemphis.com/">Live From Memphis</a>"</li>
<li><a href="https://meowwolf.com/">Meow Wolf</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/18/head-mid-south-coliseum-conservancy-says-investors-are-willing-help-revive-venue/">Mid-South Coliseum </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/the-901/2018/04/09/memphis-creatives-hold-rally-support-artists-facing-downtown-eviction/498268002/">Court Square Pyramid</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/lets-go-see-mud-island-river-park">Pedestrian Bridge to Mud Island</a></li>
</ul>This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Downtown Memphis is a vibrant place to live, work, play, and thrive! Adding to downtown's appeal is an immersive experience, Baron Von Operbean and the River of Time, affectionately known as BVO. The attraction has been noted as a "jewel of an asset" and is playing a role in the forward momentum of the city's vision. 

Guests:

Chandell Ryan (Downtown Memphis Commission)

Jee Vahn Knight (Baron Von Opperbean)

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

<a href="https://downtownmemphis.com/">Downtown Memphis Commission</a>
<a href="https://www.bvoexp.com/">Baron Von Opperbean</a>
Christopher Reyes' "<a href="https://www.livefrommemphis.com/">Live From Memphis</a>"
<a href="https://meowwolf.com/">Meow Wolf</a>
<a href="https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/18/head-mid-south-coliseum-conservancy-says-investors-are-willing-help-revive-venue/">Mid-South Coliseum </a>
<a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/the-901/2018/04/09/memphis-creatives-hold-rally-support-artists-facing-downtown-eviction/498268002/">Court Square Pyramid</a>
<a href="https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/lets-go-see-mud-island-river-park">Pedestrian Bridge to Mud Island</a>

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

S6E34 Downtown Memphis is Attracting Both Locals and Tourists

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