There are 4 article(s) tagged "Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium::

• December 2023

  • What the Southern Heritage Classic contract says and how it could change

    Memphis City Council approved the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium ownership transfer but with the caveat that the U of M, the City and Fred Jones would continue to negotiate.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 21, 2023

  • Details of the city’s deal with the U of M to transfer Liberty Stadium

    Documents outline the transfer of stadium ownership from the city to University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation. 

    By Samuel Hardiman December 15, 2023

• November 2023

  • Calkins: Fred Smith and family ride to the rescue (with $50 million) to forge a stunning stadium deal

    “Who put an end to the stadium fracas? Fred Smith and family, of course.”

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    FedEx founder to help fund Liberty Stadium renovations; U of M could control stadium

    By Geoff Calkins November 27, 2023

  • Buckley: Liberty Stadium gets $220M. Will the Tigers think outside the box?

    It’s time for University of Memphis officials to get creative as renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium becomes a reality.

    By Tim Buckley November 22, 2023