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62-454: The Memphis Pyramid has not been regularly used as a sports or entertainment venue since 2007. In 2015, the Pyramid re-opened as a Bass Pro Shops megastore, which included shopping, a hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, and an archery range, with an outdoor observation deck adjacent to its apex. Ducks Unlimited also operates a museum on waterfowl hunting and wetlands conservation inside of

124-538: A press conference held in New York to publicise the bout, a brawl involving the two boxers and their entourages occurred. Tyson went on stage at the Hudson Theatre and stared in the direction of where Lewis was to appear. As soon as Lewis appeared, Tyson quickly walked toward him and appeared to be about to assault Lewis. One of Lewis's bodyguards attempted to block Tyson's access to Lewis before Tyson threw

186-549: A Mid-American branch of the Smithsonian Institution in the building. However, these plans were never realized. In the end, the Ledbetter committee on the building's future recommended that it be used for destination retail, which would create more jobs and new tax revenues. In October 2005, media speculation began to focus on an aquarium or a Bass Pro Shops superstore as the most likely long-term tenants of

248-439: A diversity and inclusion section of its website that lists job opportunities and discusses inclusion efforts. In 2022, Bass Pro Shops was sued for not honoring a lifetime warranty on "RedHead Lifetime Guarantee All Purpose Wool Socks ." Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson , billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On , was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at

310-548: A fight that Tyson won by knockout in the first round. On August 16, 2002, the arena hosted a concert that commemorated the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley 's death. From 2002 to 2006, the annual Church of God in Christ international holy convocations were held here. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band performed what is reputed to be the last concert ever in the Pyramid, in February 2007. Filmmaker Craig Brewer used

372-531: A left hook in the bodyguard's direction. The two boxers rolled on the floor with personnel from both camps getting involved. During the melee WBC president José Sulaimán claimed to be knocked out when he hit his head on the table. He later filed a US$ 56 million lawsuit against Lewis and Tyson for injuries caused in the scuffle. Sulaiman claims he was spat on and Tyson threatened to kill him, when he got up after being knocked out. Tyson later admitted to biting Lewis's leg and had to pay him US$ 335,000. Following

434-410: A left-jab at Lewis; then lunged towards his midsection, landing a right-and-left combination of body blows before Lewis could manage to steer him backward with three effectively landed uppercuts of his own. As they subsequently traded body shots, Tyson ended the initial sequence by missing on a wild left hook . As the middle stages of the round came about, Lewis began to clinch and grab hold of Tyson as

496-400: A license after a press conference brawl between Lewis and Tyson (see below). Several other states refused Tyson a license before Memphis finally bid US$ 12 million in order to host the fight. The referee for the fight was Eddie Cotton, officiating his 20th world title bout. Alfred Buqwana of South Africa, Anek Hongtongkam of Thailand and Bob Logist of Belgium were appointed as judges, as both

558-461: A number of effective punches on Tyson as he tried to approach, including several powerful uppercuts that kept Tyson staggering backwards. Round three: As the third round opened Lewis continued jabbing away. Later in the round Tyson went on to headbutt Lewis before connecting with a left hook, but Lewis managed to cut Tyson above his right eye later in the round. Round four: Again Tyson rushed out in

620-553: A number of resorts and restaurant brands, some of which are included here. Bass Pro Shops has a history of supporting conservation initiatives throughout North America, contributing to many significant conservation organizations and initiatives. In 2019, Morris and his family were awarded the Audubon Medal, in a ceremony at The Plaza Hotel in New York. The award was presented for a “lifetime passion for conservation and sharing

682-590: A sale-leaseback program. The acquisition of Cabela's resulted in 2,000 jobs lost in Sidney, Nebraska, Cabela's headquarters at the time of the acquisition. Since the acquisition, three stores have closed and eight new stores have opened. As part of Cabela's acquisition, the company agreed to sell the assets and liabilities of the World Foremost Bank to Synovus and Capital One , a transfer of over $ 1 billion in assets. In 2020, Great Outdoors Group,

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744-525: A strategy to fend off his repeated attempts to draw near for body attacks, keeping him at bay. But with just under a minute remaining in the round, Tyson connected with a left hook to Lewis' jaw, catching him off-guard. Lewis stumbled then recovered by once again clinching an approaching Tyson and pushing him back into the ropes while landing another jab. Mike Tyson came out on top of the inaugural round. Round two: Both fighters began jabbing at one another, before Cotton warned Lewis twice for holding. Lewis landed

806-703: A year, and 7–9 stores a year from 2005 to 2008. In 2006, the first store was opened in Colorado, and the first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Arkansas opened in 2013. In 2015, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid opened in Memphis, Tennessee . The location includes interactive conservation exhibits, a giant cypress swamp, an alligator habitat, a hotel, restaurants, shopping, a bowling alley, a 28-story free-standing elevator, and an arcade. The company acquired Cabela's Inc. for $ 4.5 billion in 2016. In 2017, Morris opened

868-467: A year. As a result, the $ 250 million FedExForum was built as a condition of the Grizzlies' move from Vancouver and opened in 2004. The city of Memphis did spend $ 7 million on renovations such as improved dressing rooms and new television camera platforms for the Grizzlies' three-year stay in the arena. While hosting the Grizzlies, the arena lost $ 200,000 in 2002. The City of Memphis's contract with

930-409: Is an American privately held sporting goods retailer that offers hunting , fishing , camping , and other related outdoor recreation equipment, marine manufacturing and sales, and outdoor resorts. The company is recognized by its retail stores, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's , that feature natural outdoor designs and decorations. Bass Pro Shops supports conservation efforts, organizations that support

992-570: Is the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee . As of January 2023, the company operates 177 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores combined. At every Bass Pro location, there are names on the front of the buildings to represent their theme and location, commonly named based on the local area. As of 2022, there are five types of stores: Outdoor World, Outpost, Stick Marsh Outpost, Sportsman's Center, and White River Outpost. All locations contain an aquarium as well as animal statues, waterfalls, etc. Fourteen of

1054-472: Is the neighborhood east of the Pyramid. The city invested $ 30 million and hired O.T. Marshall Architects to help with the seismic retrofitting of the structure, which was funded by sales tax revenue in the surrounding area. O.T. Marshall and Insight Design Architects was later hired by Bass Pro Shops for its renovations and construction, which led to its opening April 29, 2015. Construction was completed by W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company. In addition to

1116-605: The Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee . The defending unified WBC , IBF , IBO , and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis defeated former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by knockout in the eighth round. Prior to the event, Lewis was awarded The Ring magazine heavyweight title, which had been vacant since the late 1980s and was last held by Tyson. The fight was originally scheduled for April 6, 2002 in Las Vegas . However, Nevada refused to grant Tyson

1178-641: The United Service Organizations (USO) , AMVETS , Helping a Hero, Folds of Honor, the Shadow Warrior Project's golf tournaments, and the 2021 Missouri Veterans Fishin’ Contest. Every month the company hosts Military Discount Days, giving active duty and retired military a discount off regularly priced items. In 2022, The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) awarded Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris

1240-740: The WBC and the Tennessee Athletic Commission wanted judges from different continents. Lewis weighed in at 249.25  lb (113 kg) and Tyson at 234 lb (106 kg) (the second highest of his career). The fight was promoted by Main Events and was a pay-per-view shown as a joint collaboration between HBO and Showtime in the United States and on Sky Box Office in the United Kingdom. The joint promotion

1302-606: The Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield's Bass Pro Shops, which is considered the largest wildlife attraction in the world. In the same year, Bass Pro Shops struck a deal to acquire Cabela's for about $ 4.5 billion. By 2020, there were 169 Bass Pro and Cabela's stores. In 2021, the Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships awarded a $ 1 million first-place prize to

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1364-615: The Xfinity Series , Bass Pro Shops was the main sponsor for the No. 9 car driven by Noah Gragson . As of 2023, partially due to Noah Gragson's move to the cup series, Bass Pro Shops now sponsors the No. 8 car driven by Josh Berry . The company also sponsored Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s one-off Xfinity race. The National Rifle Association National Sporting Arms Museum opened in Springfield's Bass Pro Shop on August 2, 2013. It features sporting artifacts, including some historical firearms from

1426-815: The 1,200 acre Thunder Ridge property at Big Cedar Lodge. This land was set aside as a nonprofit foundation. All proceeds from events held at the arena are used to enhance Thunder Ridge land and support conservation efforts. In July 2024, the Rolling Stones performed and demonstrated the region's capability to host major musical acts and attracted significant attention to the arena, indication its potential for large-scale entertainment event. Bass Pro Shops has partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief for those affected by tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. Support has included food, supplies, donations, and boats. Bass Pro Shops regularly supports military and veterans organizations and events such as

1488-693: The 2003 Conference USA women's basketball tournament. It also held the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament in 1995 , 1997 , and 2001 . The Grateful Dead played two concerts at the arena on April 1 and 2, 1995. Singer Mary J. Blige performed at the arena in September 1997 during her Share My World Tour . The Pyramid was the site in 1999 of the WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House pay-per-view which featured Big Show's WWE debut (under his real name Paul Wight); also in 1999

1550-672: The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, they were the primary sponsor for the No. 3 car driven by Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 10 car driven by Noah Gragson and the No. 19 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. . Bass Pro Shops also sponsors and hosts the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway . In previous seasons, they have also sponsored Dale Earnhardt , Tony Stewart , Jaime McMurray , Ryan Newman , Ty Dillon , and Daniel Hemric . In

1612-551: The Bass Pro founder's contributions to conservation. The Outdoor Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Customers at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's can donate to it by choosing to round up their purchases to support different conservation partners and projects. Bass Pro's Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium partners with departments like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to care for sea turtles that are found injured. Some of

1674-500: The Grizzlies forbade the use of The Pyramid without the team's approval, and, as a result, it went dark. The Memphis city council voted to keep the arena open in 2004. A committee headed by Memphis businessman Scott Ledbetter studied possible uses of the arena in 2005 and considered such uses as converting the arena into a casino , an aquarium , a shopping mall , or an indoor theme park . In November 2006, Congressman-Elect Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) suggested that he would attempt to open

1736-766: The NRA Museum Collection. The museum also hosts firearms and artwork from the Remington Arms Company factory collection, including engraved Colt revolvers of the American frontier and firearms of U.S. Presidents. Bass Pro Shops has been a sponsor of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit for several years. In 2022, it became the primary sponsor of the Missouri Thunder; one of eight founding teams of

1798-601: The National Service Award for “recognition of exemplary service and demonstrated enduring support to the American Soldier and the United States Army community.” In 2021, Bass Pro Shops and Helping a Hero held the Helping a Hero telethon to raise money for Helping a Hero and to raise awareness for the 100 Homes Challenge issued by Johnny Morris. Under the challenge, Bass Pro Shops paid for 25% of

1860-495: The PBR Team Series, which debuted that year. Johnny Morris is the team owner. In 2011, Bass Pro Shops was sued by The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for failure to hire Hispanic and black applicants. In court filings, Bass Pro Shops denied all of the allegations and in 2014, Bass Pro Shops appealed the lower court's ruling, but was rejected by the court. In 2016, Bass Pro Shops tried again and

1922-435: The Pyramid in 2015. In 2015, Bass Pro Shops considered adding a zip-line and a second hotel to the Pyramid. In 2011, a drawing of the pyramid was incorporated into the standard design of Tennessee's state-issued driver's licenses alongside Nashville 's AT&T Building , Knoxville 's Sunsphere , and Chattanooga 's Tennessee Aquarium . Bass Pro Shops BPS Direct, LLC , doing business as Bass Pro Shops ,

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1984-505: The U.S. EEOC asked the Fifth Circuit Court to reject Bass Pro Shops' appeal because Bass Pro Shops engaged in the practice of "reckless indifference" when it came to hiring minorities. In 2017, Bass Pro Shops settled its discrimination lawsuit with the U.S. EEOC for $ 10.5 million. The court noted that any payments Bass Pro Shops made as part of the settlement "should not be construed as an admission of liability." The case

2046-957: The United States' Armed Services and Veterans, and outdoor education and recreation for youth. The company partners with conservation groups, including Ducks Unlimited , the National Wild Turkey Federation , the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation , and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation . The company's headquarters, original store, and the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium are located in Springfield, Missouri . In 1972, 24-year-old Johnny Morris started selling fishing tackle out of his dad's Brown Derby Liquor Store in Springfield, Missouri . His father, John A. Morris,

2108-520: The arena. In 2008, the city and Bass Pro Shops reached a tentative agreement, short on details, but based on an intent to develop the then-abandoned structure. On June 30, 2010, after 5 years of negotiating, Bass Pro Shops and the City of Memphis signed an agreement for a 55-year lease for a Bass Pro Shops megastore. In addition, the redevelopment plans included revitalizing the Pinch District , which

2170-424: The brawl Tyson came to the edge of the podium, grabbed his crotch and started shouting expletives at someone in the crowd who was later guessed to be either Lewis's mother or a female photographer. Then he overheard freelance journalist Mark Malinowski suggesting that he should be in a straitjacket , which prompted him to issue another profanity-laden tirade, this time directed at Malinowski. He repeatedly referred to

2232-544: The building as a sound stage for his film Black Snake Moan in late 2005. In 2001, the city of Memphis attempted to relocate the Vancouver Grizzlies or the Charlotte Hornets to Memphis. While the Pyramid was functional and profitable, it would have required retrofitting in order to be a viable long-term venue for an NBA franchise. A retrofit would also have required taking the arena offline for

2294-462: The canvas and down for the second time in the round. As Tyson lay on his back, he was counted out by the referee at the 2:25 mark, as he made no real effort to get back up and continue fighting. Lennox Lewis was declared the winner by KO. A month later, Lewis vacated the IBF title deciding not to fight Chris Byrd , who was the mandatory challenger . The fight was named The Ring magazine Knockout of

2356-616: The fight. Lewis entered the bout as 2/1 favorite. Among the celebrities in attendance were Samuel L. Jackson , Denzel Washington , Tom Cruise , Britney Spears , Clint Eastwood , Ben Affleck , Hugh Hefner , Halle Berry , Richard Gere , Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson , Vince McMahon , The Undertaker , LL Cool J , Tyra Banks , Wesley Snipes , future U.S President Donald Trump , Kevin Bacon , Chris Webber , Michael Jordan , Magic Johnson , Morgan Freeman , Alec Baldwin , and heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield . On January 22, 2002, at

2418-534: The first Bass Pro Shops outdoor store in Springfield. A few years later in 1987, Morris bought an empty plot of land on Table Rock Lake in Missouri's Ozark Mountains . One year later, at that location, he opened Big Cedar Lodge resort. The resort has five golf courses, and an outdoor arena. The second Bass Pro Shops location opened in Duluth, Georgia in 1995. From then until 2004, the company opened 3–4 stores

2480-490: The implementation of a Natural Resource Management Plan that covers wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality monitoring and management, integrated pest management, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and management, and green building products and procedures. Big Cedar Lodge is the only resort in the world that has all of its golf courses designated as Audubon International Signature Sanctuary locations. The Thunder Ridge Nature Arena sits on

2542-559: The newly built FedExForum . It was also home of the Memphis Pharaohs of the Arena Football League for the 1995 and 1996 AFL season before they relocated to Portland in 1997. The arena hosted the 1993 Great Midwest Conference Men's and Women's basketball tournaments, the 1994 and 1997 Southeastern Conference men's basketball tournament , the 1996 and 2000 Conference USA men's basketball tournament, and

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2604-406: The next 100 homes built by Helping a Hero. The company also paid 100% of the cost of 10 homes. Helping a Hero uses community support to provide wounded veterans with homes adapted to their possible disabilities. Bass Pro Shops works with a number of organizations to sponsor conservation . These include: Since 1998, Bass Pro Shops has been a longtime partner of Richard Childress Racing . As of

2666-480: The outdoors with everyone.” National leaders from throughout the conservation community recognized Morris for his vision in convening a bold new movement to help unite and mobilize the next generation of conservation leadership across North America. In 2023, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the naming of the “Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, in recognition of

2728-708: The parent company of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, attempted to acquire Sportsman's Warehouse . However, the deal was canceled in 2021 after the Federal Trade Commission indicated they were not going to provide clearance. In 2023, Bass Pro Shops and Bluegreen Corporation announced plans to acquire the Branson Cedars Resort. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's operates retail locations in the United States, as well as in Canada. The most common stores are Outdoor World stores. Their largest store

2790-537: The reporter as a "punk white boy" and a " faggot ", and punctuated his oration by vowing to "fuck [Malinowski] 'till you love me". The brawl at the press conference for this fight was named The Ring magazine Event of the Year for 2002. Round one: The early moments of the fight provided arguably the most evenly fought display of back-and-forth action between Tyson and Lewis as they started by jabbing away. Just before 30 seconds had elapsed, Tyson leaned forward with

2852-517: The retail store itself, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is home to an archery range , a shooting range , and a laser arcade . The building also includes a Wahlburgher's Wild and an Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill with a bowling alley and a saltwater aquarium. The tallest freestanding elevator in America takes visitors to the Lookout at the Pyramid at the apex of the building, where people can take in

2914-485: The rock bands the Rolling Stones and Phish played sold-out concerts. Phish released an audio recording of the concert, entitled "Memphis '99", as a digital download in 2022. On June 8, 2002, the Pyramid hosted Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson , one of the biggest professional boxing events in history, which Lewis won by knockout in the eighth round. The following year it hosted Mike Tyson vs. Clifford Etienne ,

2976-452: The round went on, a visibly weakened Tyson began throwing fewer and fewer punches while struggling to land on most of his attempts. Round six: Lewis stayed in control by mostly connecting on jabs. With just over a minute left in the round, Tyson was able to land a couple of shots which had created swelling just below Lewis' left eye. But by the conclusion of the round Tyson had already sustained lacerations above both his eyes. Round seven: In

3038-422: The round's beginning moments, but Lewis then landed two strong jabs before landing a big right. With 10 seconds left in the round Lewis landed a couple of punches on Tyson who went down. Referee Eddie Cotton ruled it a slip and deducted a point from Lewis for pushing Tyson down. Tyson's face had then started to swell. Round five: Cotton stopped the fight and talked to Lewis again in the fifth round about pushing. As

3100-426: The same for Tyson. It was the highest-grossing event in pay-per-view history, generating US$ 106.9 million from 1.95 million buys in the U.S., until it was surpassed by De La Hoya vs. Mayweather in 2007. In 2013, Mayweather vs. Álvarez surpassed the gross revenue generated from pay-per-view buys. However, the ticket sales were slow because they were priced as high as US$ 2,400, but a crowd of 15,327 turned up to see

3162-432: The sea turtles are unable to be returned to the wild and remain at the aquarium, while others are rehabilitated and released. The aquarium has around 35,000 animals representing over 800 species. All five golf courses at Big Cedar Lodge are designated as Audubon International Signature Sanctuary locations. The certification process includes an evaluation of land management practices and land use, multiple site visits, and

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3224-432: The seventh round, Lewis put Tyson off balance upon landing a crushing right hook. Lewis once more was overpowering in taking the round, with what was little resistance at that point; continuing on as he had shown without relent through most of the fight, landing 31 punches in comparison to only 4 landed for Tyson. Round eight: with 47 seconds left to the bell, Tyson was hit with a heavy right cross from Lewis, knocking him to

3286-750: The side of the building, a Hard Rock Cafe , a music museum, a College Football Hall of Fame , and a theme park on Mud Island . However, the plans were scrapped because of a fallout between Tigrett and Shlenker, and the latter's financial difficulties. The Pyramid was the home court of the University of Memphis men's basketball program starting in 1991, and later for the National Basketball Association 's Memphis Grizzlies after they relocated from Vancouver in 2001. However, both teams left The Pyramid in November 2004 to move into

3348-424: The size of the main pyramid. The project languished for three decades until Mark's younger son, Memphian Jon Brent Hartz, resurrected the concept. Mark C. Hartz, who was well known for his architectural renderings, rendered a new bronze glass-glazed pyramid. After years of negotiations, the younger Hartz's concept was adopted by entrepreneur John Tigrett as a symbol for the city of Memphis. The groundbreaking ceremony

3410-545: The store. The Great American Pyramid was first conceived around 1954 by Mark C. Hartz, a Memphis artist. The project originally included three pyramids located on the south bluffs of Memphis overlooking the Mississippi River . The largest of the three would have been scaled at two-thirds the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza near Memphis, Egypt ; the flanking structures would have been scaled at two-thirds

3472-508: The stores have replica natural habitat displays created by TreeScapes & PlantWorks. Bass Pro Shops owns White River Marine Group which manufactures and distributes boats under the brand names Ranger, Nitro, Triton, Tahoe, Tracker, Sun Tracker, Regency, Mako, and Ascend. On May 20, 2021, the White River Marine Group purchased Hatteras Yachts, a company that specializes in yachts and speedboats. Bass Pro Shops owns

3534-501: The view on an indoor and outdoor observation deck or dine and drink at the Lookout, which is a restaurant, bar, and aquarium at the top of the building. At the base of the Pyramid is a 100-room hotel, the Big Cypress Lodge. Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid contains 600,000 gallons of water features and the largest collection of waterfowl and hunting-related equipment in the world. Over 3 million people visited Bass Pro Shops at

3596-679: The winning team, Tucker Smith and Logan Parks, two students from Auburn University . In 2022, Bass Pro Shops announced a new Bass Pro fishing resort would be built in Marathon, Florida , on Valhalla Island. Over half of the development will remain as green space . In 2016, the company acquired Cabela's Inc. for $ 4.5 billion. The deal was financed via preferred equity financing from Goldman Sachs and Pamplona. Goldman Sachs contributed $ 1.8 billion towards financing and Pamplona contributed $ 600 million. In 2019, Bass Pro Shops sold eleven of Cabela's stores to Sansome Pacific for $ 324.3 million in

3658-591: Was a World War II veteran and often took the family hunting and fishing, which Johnny Morris cited as what taught him to love the outdoors. People who bought tackle from Morris in Springfield continued to request specialized gear from him even after they left the area. To meet their demand, Morris created the first Bass Pro Shops catalog in 1974. In 1978, Morris introduced Tracker Boats, the first boat , motor , and trailer package designed for anglers . Eventually, those boats would be sold through Tracker Marine Group, owned by Bass Pro Shops. In 1981, Morris opened

3720-577: Was a rarity as at the time HBO and Showtime were arch-rivals in American boxing broadcasting, though it would later be repeated in 2015 with the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao match. HBO's Jim Lampley called the fight alongside Showtime's Bobby Czyz , and in addition each fighter was introduced by a ring announcer allied with a specific network: Lewis had HBO's Michael Buffer introduce him, while Jimmy Lennon Jr. of Showtime did

3782-502: Was held on September 15, 1989, and the building was opened on November 9, 1991. The construction of the building was managed by Sidney Shlenker , part-owner of the Denver Nuggets and several entertainment companies, whom Tigrett had brought to Memphis to develop tourist attractions in the building. Originally, there were plans for a shortwave radio station broadcasting Memphis music, an observation deck with an inclinator along

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3844-581: Was settled by a consent decree , and the court issued no findings on the veracity of the claims of the EEOC that there had been discrimination. As part of the settlement, Bass Pro Shops agreed to strengthen its diversity hiring and recruiting practices by posting job openings at schools with a significant minority population, participating in job fairs held in communities with large minority populations, posting job openings in publications that have been historically popular with Black and Hispanic audiences, and develop

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