MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the road named for the “King of Rock and Roll” that looks anything but royal in some places. Each year, thousands of tourists travel Elvis Presley Boulevard to get to Graceland. The roadway is also a major thoroughfare connecting Tennessee and Mississippi.
More than a decade ago, state and local leaders announced plans for a more than $40 million redesign of Elvis Presley Boulevard. However, over the years, the project has hit numerous roadblocks.
The most recent setback was a loss of funding, but WREG learned the latest phase of construction for the project is finally moving forward.
Piano’s Flowers and Gifts sits along Elvis Presley near Shelby Drive.
It’s one of the busiest times of the year at the flower shop as spring means celebrations for Mother’s Day and events like prom…