Stadium funding could land on next Memphis mayor’s desk. Six candidates said what they’d do.
Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum.
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Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum.
The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.
A statement from FedExForum says, “The incident is under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department.”
The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.
Should the city move forward with funding for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Of course. But only as part of a larger agreement that keeps the Grizzlies in town. U of M president on realignment: ‘We are a well-kept secret and we should not be’Related story:
This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.
The city is still debating how to fund renovations to both Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl and FedExForum.
This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.
Drake was scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 6, at the FedExForum as part of his “It’s All A Blur Tour.”
This month, a jazz multi-instrumentalist will play Railgarten, hip-hop legends and a decorated country star will (separately) bring even more stars to FedExForum’s stage, and a 50th anniversary tour stops by Live at the Garden.
Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.
It could be that there isn’t enough for money both FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. And that is — at the very least — worrisome.
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a John Waters classic, MEMFix comes to Klondike Smokey City and there’s a sound bath in the Crystal Shrine Grotto.
This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.
An internationally known wedding band will play Growlers, two Memphis favorites play the Overton Park Shell, neo-soul and rap royalty play FedExForum, and a Texas band with a 50-year history will rock the Orpheum Theatre.
But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.
Folk singers who have lived around the country will take the Hernando’s Hide-A-Way stage, local hip hop and R&B acts will perform in a Green Room showcase and Drake comes home to the FedExForum.
This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.
This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.
The funding, which is part of Gov. Bill Lee’s budget for the coming year, was approved with an amendment to allow the cash to be used for all city-owned stadiums.
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This week, Amy Dang blends South Asian sounds with contemporary pop, sci-fi fans gather at Midtown Con 2 and the Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball back to FedExForum.
Jim Strickland is bullish on the Memphis Tigers as a deserving candidate for promotion from the American Athletic Conference as the Big 12 and Pac-12 look to expand.Related story:
This week, learn who’s not buried at Elmwood, see Van Duren at the Halloran and honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 55th anniversary of his death.