The crowd, which consisted of truant coeds, young families, and downtown employees began arriving before 5 a.m. Justin and his band went on around 7:30.
The only sour note? The chorus of boos that greeted Memphis mayor Willie Herenton when he took to the stage to announce Justin Timberlake Day. Mary Cashiola
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