1960 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38104(901) 726-0555. No fans teemed out of the FedEx forum around the corner. “To go back any further than this is really, none of us are in a position to be able to survive any significant modifications beyond this,” Sullivan said. Their new giant Great Pyrenees-German Shepherd mix takes up several kennel spaces in the Olive Branch shelter that has been overcrowded since coronavirus cases appeared and surged across the Mid-South over the last two weeks.

Beale Street is the very heart of musical entertainment in Memphis. log in to manage your profile and account. Trump was last seen by reporters returning to the White House on Thursday evening and did not appear visibly ill. For people with ankle arthritis, every step can be a struggle. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Get more information at CDC.gov/coronavirus or contact the Tennessee Department of Health coronavirus information line at 877-857-2945 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily. For the latest on coronavirus, stream FOX13 News on FOX13 Memphis Now – it’s free on your Roku, Amazon Fire or Apple TV as well as your FOX13 News App. Voss and Vanasek found the puppy Rugar, who they plan to rename, on Petfinder, and they may pick up others on the way back to try to help out the shelters. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby County Health Department directive issued Friday appears to close a loophole that allowed bars on Beale Street to remain open while others were forced to close. In the night following Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's declaration of a civil emergency, few places kept the doors open, even for takeout.
They just started closing after midnight again and now losing those extra hours will be a big deal. “Not having more time when you’re only operating at 50 percent capacity – it definitely impacts the financial opportunities that we have,” said Joellyn Sullivan. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Find her on Twitter: @LDTestino, This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: An empty Beale Street follows Memphis' newest coronavirus rules, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, ‘Like I was being eaten’: When police dogs bite, no one is accountable, Walmart sells UK grocer Asda for $8.8 billion. We have an entire section dedicated to coverage of the outbreak. May 7, 2020 at 4:09 PM CDT - Updated May 8 at 6:05 AM, Beale Street shops and restaurants will be allowed to open; Beale Street as an entertainment district will remain closed, All gatherings of more than 10 people will be prohibited, Daily, beginning at 5 p.m., the street will be blocked off to vehicular traffic, with pedestrian traffic allowed only on sidewalks, Sell drinks to patrons from the exterior or through any on-street carts, Allow dine-in customer drinks to be carried out from the restaurant to the street, lid or no lid, Schedule live music or DJs during open business hours. Sullivan told FOX13 this new change will level the playing field with other restaurants. • All gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. The Blue Suede Brigade will be providing additional security daily. Mike DeWine closed all restaurants and bars across the state Sunday night at 9 p.m. Start the day smarter. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music. Tourists are still making their way to Beale Street. When medication and bracing don’t bring relief, patients may look for surgical options. In light of the continuing threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and out of concern for public safety, the following measures are being put into place to ensure continued social distancing and other health-related practices. Memphis tourism officials aim to tout city and keep visitors coming from region during coronavirus scare. In the night following Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's declaration of a civil emergency, few places kept the doors open, even for takeout.

Some Beale Street business owners told FOX13 they will take a financial hit from the new changes. Have questions about the spread of coronavirus?
Watch: Beale Street restaurants react to new health department directive, Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Kelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Read COVID-19 diagnosis letter from Sean Conley, physician to President Trump. More: Strickland declares civil emergency; closes dining rooms, gyms and other businesses. We have been operating with a significantly different set of hours.”. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The latest Shelby County Health Department directive closes bars again starting Wednesday at midnight and restaurants must reduce their hours, closing at 10 o’clock. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

“We’ve always wanted to come see Tennessee and again it’s not quite what we expected with all the shutdowns and everything,” said tourist Brandon Spencer. The opening of these businesses requires that additional safety protocols be maintained by both the Beale Street establishments and guests. Taking him back to Ohio should hopefully free up much more space for other dogs, they said. Strickland declares civil emergency; closes dining rooms, gyms and other businesses. Jamie Voss, 41, and Paul Vanasek, 43, were two of about a dozen people who made their way up and down the street over an hour Friday night. Below are resources that will give Memphis visitors the latest information on the status of our tourism and hospitality community.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic. Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km). They stopped in Memphis prepared, with their own food.

This new health directive doesn’t impact live music, so that will continue on Beale Street. Chairs were stacked on the tables by 8:30 p.m. on a Friday night. It’s not what Lisa Langwieder had in mind when she booked a trip to Memphis. Sullivan told FOX13 this new change will level the playing field with other restaurants. "It's better safe than sorry, but it's tough," Vanasek said. Back in Ohio, Gov. The handmade sign below, in the window, was new: It advertised the cafe was open for take out and Uber eats, but not for public seating. “That is early, and it hurts the ability to generate significant income, so hopefully this will be temporary.”, RELATED: Health department closing bars again, reevaluating gyms staying open in Shelby County. You'll find a variety of classic music genres like blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, and gospel. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. And while the reduced hours aren’t ideal, Sullivan said she is grateful to keep the dining room open.

Much like the Vegas strip, you don't find locals on Beale Street partying it up come quitting time on Friday evening. Businesses on Beale Street are still open, but there were noticeably fewer patrons on Wednesday. Since it reopened, Beale Street was operating with several restrictions, closing as early as 10 p.m. in May. 161 reviews of Beale Street "If you are a Memphis native or you happen to have migrated here but still call Memphis home, chances are you aren't a big Beale Street goer.