Larry Kelley reports.

I'm happy to report that The Overton Park Shell re-construction project is getting underway today!! The sides of the building are being removed to make it look like it did in the beginning and thru the 50's. The benches will be removed as well and the entire structure will be renovated to be structurally sound and includes a video screen on each side of the Shell (not like in the 50's but good for programs there).

We are looking for ideas on how the Elvis Fans can be involved. Of course, a plaque is being considered indicating the first place Elvis performed after his first recording of "That's Alright Mama" on July 30, 1954.

This is an important project and the City is providing matching funds along with the Levitt Foundation funds but the more we Fans become involved either thru fund raisers or other ideas, the more of a 'presence' Elvis will have there and we all know that no greater performer ever graced that stage than the King!

So if anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it if you would send them to me at: kingofthehill@mchsi.com and we'll formulate a real organized plan to make this a nice attraction for tourists and Elvis fans alike to visit each time they return to Memphis. Or you may call me at 515-432-4332 and we'll chat about your idea(s).

Source:  Larry Kelley 

Posted:  15th. December 2007