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.
Business in Blue: The Intersection of Imagination, Technology, and Play — Baron Von Opperbean’s River of Time
BVO’s Jee Vahn Knight and Marvin Stockwell join the Business in Blue podcast to discuss imagination, technology, and the future of Memphis’s riverfront.
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.
Smart City Memphis: BVO Will Bring an Experiential Adventure to Mud Island
Smart City Memphis highlights BVO’s new CEO Jee Vahn Knight, the team behind the immersive build, and how the project is transforming Mud Island.
BVO Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, Ushering in a New Era for Memphis Innovation
BVO appoints Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, signaling a leap forward for the immersive build on Mud Island and Memphis’ creative-tech future.
Baron Von Opperbean Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Creative Leadership
Baron Von Opperbean appoints Jee Vahn Knight as CEO to guide Memphis’s immersive Mud Island build through its next phase of innovation and growth.
InPark Magazine: Baron Von Opperbean Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO
InPark Magazine announces Jee Vahn Knight as BVO’s new CEO, leading the Memphis immersive build blending art, science, and story on Mud Island.
Memphis Business Journal: Ambitious, Immersive Memphis Attraction Names New CEO
Memphis Business Journal reports on BVO naming Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, advancing the immersive Mud Island build and adding new board members.
Riding the Wave of Immersive Entertainment: Why Now?
Memphis joins the global wave of immersive experiences as BVO blends art, tech, and storytelling—ushering in a new era of participatory play.
Introducing Memphis’s Immersive Multiverse Playground
Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time transforms Mud Island’s former river museum into a 33,000-sq-ft multiverse playground where visitors shape the story.
WYXR’s Technostrategist: 901 Summer Spotlight - Baron von Opperbean
WYXR’s Technostrategist hosts Christopher Reyes & Kathryn Hicks to unpack steampunk aesthetics, interactive tech, and the Memphis-built BVO universe.
Live at 9: How immersive tech is evolving in Memphis
A short video explains how immersive tech is growing in Memphis and points viewers to hands-on experiences shaping the city’s creative future.
Choose901: The Multiverse of Memphis
Choose901 charts BVO’s next phase - wristband-driven gameplay, an 8,000-sq-ft alpha, and community fuel for a revived Mud Island.
Daily Memphian: Mud Island project receives funding for BVO’s River of Time
The Daily Memphian reports BVO received two grants to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former River Museum on Mud Island.
99% Invisible: A Walking Tour with Mr. Memphis
99% Invisible tours Memphis and spotlights the immersive project rising in the former River Museum - linking BVO’s adaptive-reuse vision to the city’s story.
Memphis Business Journal: BVO immersive experience takes shape on Mud Island
Memphis Business Journal reports visible progress as BVO’s River of Time continues build-out inside the former Mississippi River Museum.
Live at 9: New immersive experience coming to Mud Island
A short video segment previews BVO’s progress inside the former Mississippi River Museum and what families can expect from the immersive build.
Black & Wyatt Records Podcast: Marvin Stockwell
Marvin talks Memphis activism, saving the Coliseum, and why BVO belongs on Mud Island—community energy fueling an immersive future.
Memphis Business Journal: BVO names Board of Advisors
Memphis Business Journal reports that Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time has named a board of advisors to guide development on Mud Island.
Live at 9: Rock-n-Romp & BVO mention
WREG’s Live at 9 includes a Rock-n-Romp feature and shout-out, aligning with BVO’s family-friendly preview on Mud Island.