Tag: memphis

The Sign Which Created the Fuss in Tennessee

  See the billboard in the picture?  It started the Thomas v Bright challenge to Tennessee’s billboard rules.  The site is a vacant lot next to I-40 in Memphis Tennessee.  William Thomas tried to get a permit for a billboard on the site, was denied because of spacing restrictions and […]

Geopath Market Spotlight: Memphis

Did you know: Congress officially recognized the legendary Beale Street in downtown Memphis as “Home of the Blues” in 1977. Graceland Mansion, Elvis Presley’s former home, is visited annually by more than half a million people. This week’s Geopath Market Spotlight focuses on the Memphis DMA. Infographics for the top […]

Grace Outdoor and Memphis Tangle over Digital Billboard

This article was meant to be a discussion of the Watchfire/Blip Advertising Plan with our friends Hal and Diana Stevenson of Grace Outdoor.  As you will see from our interview, it starts out that way, but changes quickly after a run in with the City of Memphis on the install […]

TN Groups Seek Removal of Billboards

The Commercial Appeal reports that some community groups are attempting to get four non-conforming signs removed.  The groups include Neighborhood Preservation, Inc, a couple local citizens and Memphis Bioworks.  They have petitioned court to have three signs in the Memphis Medical District and the fourth sign at Tillman and Walnut […]