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The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston gets rolling with its first episode as Frank Bonner II and Tim Buckley join Gaston to discuss Memphis football, conference alignment and stadium funding.
Jim Strickland’s $684 million plan to renovate Memphis’ four major sports venues was announced last October. Nearly a year later, no agreements have been reached regarding funding allocation.
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) and other West Tennessee Republicans have pushed Strickland to finish allocating cash for the slow-moving renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to doRelated story:
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.
Returning and new season-ticket holders have the opportunity to receive priority seat selection for the Memphis Showboats’ 2024 UFSL season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where major construction is planned.
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:
Bill Hardgrave and athletic director Laird Veatch spent nearly 25 minutes Monday assuring Tiger fans that Memphis is still a part of the realignment conversation.
The city is still debating how to fund renovations to both Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl and FedExForum.
This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.
Memphis opens preseason practice as Pac-12, Big 12 and Liberty Stadium talk swirls around a Ryan Silverfield-coached team that needs to show better than mere mediocrity.
Some wonder if there will be enough money available to do things right at the Memphis Tigers’ football home.
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.
The resolution request for the approval of a two-year license agreement between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the USFL is on the Tuesday, July 25, city council committee meeting schedule.
Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch believes renovated venue could be ‘last piece' before a new conference comes calling.
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:
Mayor Jim Strickland made a $684 million improvement proposal. Gov. Bill Lee earmarked $350 million for FedExForum and Liberty Stadium renovations in Tennessee’s budget plan. Where do things go from here? Some questions and answers.
The season opens April 15 with the Showboats playing host to the Philadelphia Stars.
Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements.
The Memphis Showboats will play six games this year at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The proposed funding, part of the governor’s budget, still needs to pass the Tennessee General Assembly. Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal oppositionRelated story:
The forecast includes good news for Tigers basketball, Ryan Silverfield, the Grizzlies and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. But John Martin says the future may be less rosy for the Showboats and those who want to replace the coliseum with a soccer stadium.
With the city still dealing with the aftermath of weather-related issues, Memphis is scheduled to play the Suns on Tuesday night at FedExForum.