This Day in History: Hernando DeSoto Bridge lights up for first time
Published: Sep. 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in history in 1986, the Hernando DeSoto Bridge in Memphis lit up for the very first time.
The iconic bridge now spans the Mississippi River, connecting Memphis to West Memphis Arkansas and its lights have become a recognizable part of the city’s skyline.
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