The Memphis Grizzlies have been contacted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the possibility of FedExForum being used as a medical facility to deal with potential hospital overflow as COVID-19 cases are expected to surge in Tennessee in the coming weeks, a source with knowledge of the communication has confirmed. This was initially reported by 92.9 radio host Gary Parrish.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland met with local grocers Wednesday, April 1, one of several meetings he’s had on a frequent basis with industry groups affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.