MEMPHIS STREET RE-NAMED AFTER JERRY LAWLER TODAY

By Mike Johnson on 2026-08-20 17:20:00

The city of Memphis officially re-named Homer Street near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis, TN in honor of WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis legend Jerry Lawler this afternoon

WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart and Memphis Wrestling legends Dave Brown, Bill Dundee and King Cobra were among those in attendance for the ceremony, as well as someone dressed as Lawler's favorite Superhero, Superman.

There were about 150-200 in attendance for the ceremony.

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MEMPHIS STREET RE-NAMED AFTER JERRY LAWLER TODAY