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.
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.
98.1 The Max: Jee Vahn Knight Breaks Down the World of Baron Von Opperbean
On 98.1 The Max, BVO CEO Jee Vahn Knight explains the immersive, multiverse-driven playground opening March 7 on Mud Island.
Action News 5: Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time
Action News 5 reports on the launch of pre-sale tickets for Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time ahead of its March opening on Mud Island.
The Daily Memphian (Geoff Calkins): Can BVO Help Save Mud Island?
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins explores the story of CEO Jee Vahn Knight, her path to Memphis, and how BVO may help revive Mud Island with an immersive adventure.
Memphis Flyer: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time to Open Next Year
Memphis Flyer reports on the upcoming opening of Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time and its transformation of Mud Island into an immersive destination.
Smart City Memphis: Mud Island — The Mystery in the Mississippi
Smart City Memphis reflects on Mud Island’s troubled history — and highlights how BVO could offer the bold, imaginative revival the island needs.
InPark Magazine: BVO Announces Official Opening Date for the River of Time
InPark Magazine reports on BVO’s newly announced opening date and shares how the immersive River of Time experience will activate Memphis’s Mud Island.
The Magic of Storytelling: Meet the Baron and His Multiverse
At the heart of BVO lies a rich story world shaped by the eccentric explorer Baron Von Opperbean. His accidental discovery of portals through the River of Time has opened gateways to surreal and fantastical realms - and now, you’ve stumbled through one yourself.