FedExForum selected as absentee ballot location
FedExForum will be used as a location to count absentee ballots in the upcoming election. The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to “serve this civic duty for our community.”
Topic: FedExForum
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September 2020
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August 2020
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Election chief: Using FedExForum for voting ‘not practical’
Using FedExForum as a gigantic polling location for the November election would be like “shooting flies with cannon balls,” Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips said Friday, Aug. 28.
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June 2020
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Grizzlies Notebook: NBA moves forward on ‘bubble’ plan, the FedExForum lease and more
The NBA announced positive coronavirus tests for 16 players, but the Grizzlies are keeping their results private. Meanwhile, issues around the FedExForum lease will make an unwelcome national conversation inevitable.
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Calkins: All these years later, the Grizz arena lease still a win
Here's how the "early termination" section came to be in the Grizzlies lease — and why Memphians should still consider the lease to be an emphatic success.
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Calkins: A $29 million pot of money could help the city and county pay off the Grizzlies
When the FedExForum deal was struck, some people worried that the city and county might not have the money to pay off the arena bonds. Instead, there's a $29 million surplus. And it might come in handy real soon.
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‘Early termination’ clause in Grizzlies lease may require city and county to kick in millions to keep team
The Memphis Grizzlies have met with city and county officials to discuss a little-known "early termination" clause in the Grizzlies lease which could require the city and county to spend millions to make up for ticket shortfalls this season — or risk losing the team.
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March 2020
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Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports
Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones.
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Cher reschedules Memphis performance amid virus concerns
After canceling her "Here We Go Again" tour, following concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Cher's performance at FedExForum has been rescheduled.
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State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus
State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19.
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Cher, America cancel Memphis performances, citing COVID-19 precaution
The legendary pop artists were participating in headlining tours scheduled at FedExForum and the Orpheum.
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Condos near FedExForum, 51 Cordova townhomes planned
Among the new applications to the planning board is a request to develop six, $400,000 condos about a block southeast of FedExForum.
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FedEx losing key executive on NFL, PGA branding deals
Patrick Fitzgerald, described as one of the key executives in FedEx Corp.'s sports-related branding and marketing efforts, has announced his departure from the company effective March 31.
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February 2020
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Youth Villages Soup Sunday is back at FedExForum this week
Soup Sunday is back for its annual event that has filled bellies with warm soup for 31 years and the coffers at Youth Villages with more than $1.5 million.
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Conaway: An architect gives Memphis shape, from AutoZone Park to FedExForum
You may not think you know Rob Norcross, but you do. He was the architect for the most acclaimed minor league ballpark in the country, and for the home of grit and grind.
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November 2019
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Conaway: They took his balls; we’d like them back
When they were building FedExForum, they had to put up protective bollards around the plaza, and Andy Dolich came up with the idea of painted balls: basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, soccer balls.
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October 2019
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FedExForum rolls out new features to please fans
From food and drink to a remodeled in-phone app, a new look for the noticeably younger basketball squad coincides with some new treats and attractions at their arena.
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Hardaway can earn bonuses this season
Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.
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Shelby County’s first lactation pod installed at FedExForum
FedExForum is now home to West Tennessee’s first lactation pod, purchased in June by Shelby County and installed last week at the sports and entertainment venue.
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September 2019
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Penny and Tigers open regular season Nov. 5 against South Carolina State
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway and the nation's top recruiting class open the regular season Nov. 5 with a schedule featuring Oregon, NC State, Tennessee, Georgia along with AAC opponents.
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August 2019
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Grizzlies Notebook: A ‘Grizz garage sale’ sneak preview and more
From autographed jerseys to the truly odd, a sneak preview of the "Grizzlies Garage Sale" being held at FedExForum.
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Consumer’s Guide to the 2019-2020 Grizzlies home schedule
Ranking the potential entertainment value of every Grizzlies home game this season on a four-star scale.
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Grizzlies unveil two throwback uniforms and an anniversary court
In recognition of its heritage, the Grizzlies will have throwback uniforms this year and an alternate court full of iconic colors and logos in the franchise's history.
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June 2019
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Council delays Waste Connections plan vote
A light City Council agenda Tuesday got a bit lighter with delays in decisions on a controversial Whitehaven planned development and amendments to the Unified Development Code.
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May 2019
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Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease
An ongoing spat involves two Memphis institutions, one legacy (Graceland), one a modern creation (Grizzlies), and both central to the city’s identity.
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Fire damages Gibson Guitar factory
A fire damaged the Gibson Guitar factory Downtown Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said one construction worker was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
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