I-55 Bridge Naming Event

MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will host a special event to officially unveil the new name for the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River: Kings’ Crossing.

This new name, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and the Arkansas Highway Commission, honors three transformative figures known as "Kings": B.B. King; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Elvis Presley.

Join TDOT, ARDOT, and special guests to commemorate this milestone and learn more about the future of the I-55 Bridge replacement project— the single largest transportation investment in Tennessee history.

WHO:          TDOT Commissioner, Will Reid

                      ARDOT Director, Jared Wiley

                      BB King Estate Chairman, Vassal Benford

                      CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Jack Soden

                      Federal, state, & local officials

                     

WHEN:        Friday, October 24, 2025
                      10:00 AM CT

 

WHERE:       Beale Street Landing

                      251 Riverside Drive

                      Memphis, Tennessee 38103

MEDIA PARKING & SHUTTLE:
Designated parking for media will be available at the lot located at Beale Street and Wagner Place. A shuttle will transport media personnel to and from the event site—please plan accordingly.

 

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