Hollywood Cemetery Project

Hollywood Cemetery Task Force and Team Meeting
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Monday, June 8th, at 6:00 PM CT/7P.M. ET
Meeting Details:
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 1597 3794
Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Dear Team and Supporters,
Thank you to everyone who logged on for our latest Zoom meeting! We are moving forward rapidly on both the physical restoration of Hollywood Cemetery and our creative fundraising initiatives.
Here is the latest news and updates from the task force to keep you in the loop:
1. Creative Fundraising: Furry Lewis Prints & Magnets

Furry Lewis Fine Art Prints: We are thrilled to announce that Johnice Parker’s incredible drawing of Furry Lewis, paired with Furry’s authentic signature, is officially finalized and ready to be made into high-quality prints for our upcoming fundraising campaigns. This will be a beautiful way for supporters to own a piece of Memphis blues history while directly funding the cemetery’s reclamation.
Donor Magnets Shipping Soon: The custom Furry Lewis guitar case magnets are officially ready to go out to everyone who has donated to the project! If you have already made a contribution but haven’t given us your shipping information, please contact us with your current mailing address so we can send this token of appreciation your way.

2. Connecting with Blues Royalty: Charlie Musselwhite

An Incredible Lead: In an amazing bit of networking, Tav Falco has generously shared the direct email contact for legendary blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite.
A Living Link to History: Charlie was a close friend of Furry Lewis back in the day and is still actively touring and playing harp at blues shows. We will be reaching out to him very soon to discuss the project, share our preservation efforts, and preserve his memories of Furry.

3. On-The-Ground Landscaping Timeline

Mid-Week Completion: Ryan Payne’s Cutting Edge Landscaping crew has been working tirelessly on the property. We are cross-referencing their progress and are highly optimistic that this intensive phase of heavy clearing and site stabilization will be fully completed by this Wednesday.

4. Media, Digital, & Team Progress Reports
We are calling on our core committees for their weekly updates as we finalize our next steps:

Website & Film Committee: We are looking for the latest progress reports from Augusta, Melinda, or Amanzi regarding the timeline for the documentary film production and our official website updates.
General Team Updates: If any other task force or board members have updates regarding historical research, legal tracking, or community outreach, please reply or bring your notes to our next session!

How You Can Help Keep the Flow Moving
As always, professional machinery, heavy landscaping, and long-term security require sustained funding. If you haven’t had a chance to support the physical reclamation of the north and east sides, please visit or share our official page:
👉 Support the Project on GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a02897973
Thank you all for your continued grit, passion, and dedication to restoring dignity to Hollywood Cemetery.
With gratitude,
The Hollywood Cemetery Restoration Team
A Project of MUSE, Inc.

Hollywood Cemetery Task Force and Team Meeting
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, June 1st, at 6:00 PM CT/7P.M. ET
Meeting Details:
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 1597 3794
Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET

Hollywood Cemetery Task Force and Team Meeting
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, May 25th, at 6:00 PM CT/7P.M. ET
Meeting Details:
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 1597 3794
Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET

Hollywood Cemetery Task Force and Team Meeting
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, May 18th, at 6:00 PM CT/7P.M. ET
Meeting Details:
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 1597 3794
Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Our agenda for the meeting will include the following items:
1) An update on the landscaping progress and verifying if it has happened.
2) A short discussion regarding the magnet and t-shirt design of Furry’s Guitar Case only. New design coming soon!
3) An update on the drawing/print of Furry Lewis by Johnice Parker, which has been approved for fundraising printing. Geneva Moore has been texted, and a follow-up call will be made soon. I think Furry signed it too!!!
4) A discussion on the need to add cameras to Hollywood Cemetery to stop fly dumping. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
5) Progress in Website
6) Progress in Documentary

Cemetery Landscaping and Gate House Demolition
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00
BIG NEWS!
This week there will be a landscaping crew doing major work at Hollywood Cemetery! Thanks to your donations the desecrated Gatehouse will be demolished, the major kudzu overgrowth will be taken out, cutting grass, trimming trees, cutting up trees, hauling trash and limbs and debris away!

Hollywood Cemetery Task Force and Team Meeting
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, May 11th, at 6:00 PM CT/7P.M. ET
Meeting Details:
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 1597 3794
Time: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Agenda and topics will be updated before the meeting.

Volunteer Community Clean Up of Historic Hollywood Cemetery
2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:00
On April 11 and 12, 2026 from 10am to 1pm a group of concerned citizens will gather for a clean-up of Hollywood Cemetery in Memphis, the final resting place of blues legends Furry Lewis and Frank Stokes. If you’d like to volunteer to join them to help in the clean-up please sign up!

We are looking for volunteers to clear brush, cut grass, and haul away rubbish, including abandoned tires. We would love to invite folks who can bring food and/or play music to raise the spirits of those working on the clean-up. Donations of tools, mowers, and other equipment would be welcome.

RSVP on Facebook!

Volunteer Community Clean Up of Historic Hollywood Cemetery
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Cemetery, 2012 Hernando Rd, Memphis, TN, 38106, United States
