Welcome to the BVO Chronicles
A living record of our journey through time — sharing press features, behind-the-scenes Reveals, and our ongoing commitment to protect the environment through recycling, reuse, and reimagining what others discard.
Bloomberg CityLab: Mud Island Revival Highlights BVO as Key Anchor for the Future
Bloomberg CityLab spotlights Mud Island’s revival, highlighting BVO as a central force bringing new life to the former Mississippi River Museum.
The River of Time Opens May 1
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time opens May 1 on Mud Island in Memphis. Explore the immersive experience, build journey, and what’s next for BVO.
Memphis Business Journal: Downtown Immersive Experience Sets New Opening Date
Memphis Business Journal reports on BVO naming Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, advancing the immersive Mud Island build and adding new board members.
Action News 5: Immersive Art Exhibit on Mud Island Eyes May 1 Opening
Action News 5 previews the upcoming opening of Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time on Mud Island, with CEO Jee Vahn Knight sharing the vision behind the immersive, open-world experience.
StyleBlueprint: Meet the CEO Behind Memphis’s Most Anticipated Immersive Experience
StyleBlueprint profiles BVO CEO Jee Vahn Knight, exploring her path from NASA and Meow Wolf to leading Memphis’s River of Time.
I Love Memphis Blog: 2026 Is a Big Year for Memphis Arts and Culture
I Love Memphis Blog highlights BVO as one of the major new cultural experiences opening in 2026 alongside key citywide milestones.
I Love Memphis Blog: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time: Memphis’ Next Big Immersive Adventure
I Love Memphis Blog previews BVO’s March 7, 2026 opening on Mud Island—an immersive playground of puzzles, projection art, and sci-fi story.
Innovate Xcelerate: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time Featured as a Memphis Innovation Project
Innovate Xcelerate highlights Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time as a forward-thinking Memphis project blending creativity, technology, and immersive design.