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FedExForum has a new event security provider. It is unclear if the switch is directly related to a shooting that occurred at the venue last month. Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies momentRelated stories:
The Sept. 7 shooting at a Lil Baby concert resulted in critical injuries to one man, who was later upgraded to noncritical.
Working alongside the Forum’s security contractor, MPD is still investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the shooter. One man in critical condition after shooting at Lil Baby concertRelated story:
The shooting happened during a Lil Baby concert Sept. 7 and resulted in critical injuries to one man.
If you want to bring a bag into FedExForum this season, it will need to be clear.
Yes, pickleball is coming to Beale Street. And to FedExForum after that. It’s brought to you by two Memphians who started Pickleball 901 on the theory that — as one of them put it — “pickleball’s a beast.”
In his Facebook statement, Moneybagg Yo wrote that his team is looking for a different venue large enough to host the concert.
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:
The cancellation follows the shooting at FedExForum during Lil Baby’s concert that left one male victim injured Sept. 7.
“The city’s proposal to fund stadium renovations is now out there for all he world to see. How should Memphians think about that? They should hope that Robert Pera and the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.”
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.