MLK church $1.2M renovation

The renovation project will focus on structural repairs and the preservation of the historic pulpit where Dr. King spoke just hours before his assassination in 1968.

Local leaders and members of Congress will hold a news conference on Monday to outline the timeline for the work, which is expected to begin this summer.

The grant is seen as a vital investment in cultural heritage tourism for Memphis, attracting thousands of visitors annually to the sacred site.

The project aims to ensure that the temple remains a functional place of worship while serving as a permanent memorial to King's legacy and the struggle for racial justice.