Memphis Honors Wrestling Legend Jerry Lawler

Memphis is renaming a quarter-mile stretch of Homer Street near Treadwell Middle School in honor of wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler, a unanimous City Council decision that celebrates his decades-long impact on the city’s culture—from wrestling rings to Beale Street, acting, comics, and even a mayoral run. The official renaming ceremony date hasn’t been set, but the vote underscores how deeply respected Lawler remains in his hometown. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70e95c88f099fac1