South Main Memphis

Over the years fighting panhandling, one part was trying to get MPD more involved in fighting the problem. It was easy to understand that they had bigger issues to deal with but they did know this was important to residence and business owners. With the ordinance in effect and the designated areas getting ready to go out, they have stepped up.

After a few months of work, Mayor Warton was finally able to announce that MPD will have 5 officers dedicated to cracking down on aggressive panhandling. These officers will work in shifts of 2 Tuesday through Saturday from 10a-6p via foot, bike or Segway. They will be covering ALL of downtown which includes South Main Historic District along with the problem areas in the core. They will work side by side with the CDA to identify Downtowns most aggressive panhandlers

 July 30, 2010!

Elvis Week is just around the corner! Help Memphis kick it off and Rock ‘n’ Roll all night long with the Elvis Presley Trolley Night on Friday, July 30th from 6-9PM. Held in the South Main Arts District, this party can’t be beat! Hot rods and vintage cars will line the streets that barbershop quartets will stroll. At 6 PM enter to win Elvis’ Leading Lady contest by dressing up as your favorite female Elvis co-star. Following the contest, enjoy an Elvis tribute concert by Elvis Tribute Artist Cody Slaughter and then the film “Elvis, That’s the Way It Is,” brought to you by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Warner Bros. in celebration of the Elvis 75th Anniversary DVD Collection featuring 17 of his films. Movie setup sponsored by Woodard Properties.

This month, the South Main Trolley Night will be sponsoring The Alzheimer’s Association of Memphis. Helping the area fight Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds to find a cure to helping those in need of care. The Alzheimer’s Association of Memphis is a worthy, local cause in need. Come out and show your support, get ready for Elvis Week 2010 and have a great time rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’. Be sure to visit the unique shops and galleries along the way and grab a bite to eat at any one of the many fine restaurants or bars!

July 3rd Musicians - Brenda Mcguire 7-8a.m., Maria Spence 8-10:30a.m. , Ken & Robyn 10:30-1p.m.

Kids Events Parade celebrating July 4th & Kids Crafts hosted by Memphis Botanical Gardens Misc. Events Desert Rose Belly Dancers and Bike Ride to the Memphis Farmers market

July 10th Musicians Ritchie Schuman 7-8a.m. , Reel McCoy 8-10:30, Wild Willie & Jr. 10:30-1p.m.

Kids Events 11:00-12 - Kids Music Hour.

Misc. Events - All Day - Hoopers Troopers

July 17th Musicians Ron McDonald 7-8a.m., Potlikker 8-10:30, Ken Greene 10:30-1p.m.

Kids Events 9:30 Corn Shucking contest .

Events 10:30 Chef Demo Chef Kjeld Petersen Hunt Phelan Misc. Events - Save 1 Pet and Bike Ride to the MFM

July 24th Musicians Brenda McGuire 7-8a.m., Valerie June 8-10:30, Michelle Bush 10:30-1p.m.

Kids Events 9:00a.m.- 10a.m. - Kids Music Hour Events Tomato Tasting Venders showcase their best tomatoes Misc. Events Real Good Dog Pet Adoption

July 31st Musicians TBA 7a.m., Grace Askew 8-10:30, Ken & Robyn 10:30-1 Kids Event 9:30 Watermelon Roll Events 10:30 Watermelon Carving Demo by Chef Robert Hayes

We are working on new and exciting improvements for the SMA website.

Be patient…..we are hard at work!!

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Here are the old and amended versions of our by-laws for review.

Original Bylaws

Amended Bylaws

This is the website of the South Main Historic Arts District. We are currently in the process of designing a new website so we apologize for the lack of content here. Please check back frequently as we will be updating our design and adding more information.

 For more info in the meantime, check out the following link to the Center City Commission’s Website: www.downtownmemphis.com