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Topic: FedExForum
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June 2025
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May 2025
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Architect tapped for $550 million FedExForum renovations
The firm has done work on stadium renovations around the country, including the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indianapolis Pacers.
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From Bonnie to Lil Wayne, here are five must-see May concerts
A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a trio of R&B singers hit the Orpheum stage, hot New Orleans rappers come to the FedExForum, a plethora of gospel singers come to the Landers Center, and a satirical heavy-metal band travels to Minglewood Hall.
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April 2025
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GloRilla’s ‘Glo Bash’ coming to FedExForum
GloRilla last performed at FedExForum last year as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour.
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City Council votes to raise hotel-motel tax
The tax increase puts together the last public dollars for a renovation intended to keep the Memphis Grizzlies in the city for the long term.
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Memphis City Council to dig more into fake MATA routes
At its Tuesday, March 18, session, the City Council also takes first votes on the Cleveland Street redevelopment plan and a $300 a year blight fee on owners of abandoned and vacant properties.
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Must-see concerts in April include Pat Benatar, Bow Wow, Soul Coughing
Whether you want to tap into some nostalgia or discover new artists, Memphis concerts have something for you in multiple genres.
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March 2025
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Memphis City Council approves $80M in cash for arena renovations
The renovations to FedExForum and a second long-term lease for the Memphis Grizzlies inched closer to reality Tuesday.
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February 2025
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With $80M almost out the door, what’s next for the Grizzlies lease?
The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to allocate $80 million in cash — supplied by the state — for repairs to outdated infrastructure at FedExForum and potentially reimburse the Grizzlies for work already done at the publicly owned arena.
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Sports authority sends $1M to city, county for Grizzlies subsidy
The Memphis-Shelby County Sports Authority is the board that owns FedExForum’s debt and pays the bonds for the publicly owned arena.
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What to watch in Memphis rematch with Temple
After losing to Temple in Philadelphia on Jan. 16, the No. 17 Tigers are looking for some “get-back” against the Owls on Sunday at FedExForum.
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FedExForum renovations could last until 2032, mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young outlined the next steps in the planned renovations of FedExForum on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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January 2025
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Grizzlies will continue partnership with FedEx
The team’s announcement means that FedExForum will remain the name of the Grizzlies’ home arena, as it has been since the arena opened in 2004.
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Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?
The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.
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December 2024
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Hardaway worries about ‘empty’ FedExForum for Tigers home games
On his weekly radio show, Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said the crowd at FedExForum has been too small this season. “It’s not as packed as it has been in the past.”
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Mary J. Blige tour set to hit Memphis
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s concert will also include singers Ne-Yo and Mario.
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Five must-see shows in Memphis for December
Raised by Sound Fest returns. Also, a celebrated bluegrass singer-songwriter-guitarist plays two nights and Jhene Aiko’s tour brings heavy hitters to the FedExForum.
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November 2024
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Memphis looks to add more officers, new police branch Downtown
The City of Memphis plans to invest additional resources Downtown — including almost 200 more cameras — to make the area safer.
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October 2024
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Grizzlies will honor Jerry West with decal on court
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that two of their courts will recognize late basketball operations president Jerry West.
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Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.
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Table Talk: Bonus tips on FedExForum food and a must-try Downtown dish
Pepsi finally leaves the arena and Grizz fans can now chow down on tacos from a prolific local chain — or spring for a Southern picnic package in the suites.
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September 2024
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As part of Grizzlies deal, city could have camera network around arena
The City of Memphis and the Grizzlies are eyeing widespread security enhancements and changes Downtown.
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August 2024
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Tigers to remain at FedExForum for next couple seasons
The university is in the process of finalizing a two-year extension of its FedExForum lease agreement with the Grizzlies, new Tigers athletic director Ed Scott confirmed.
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July 2024
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County approves split of hotel-motel tax dollars between Memphis Tourism, FedExForum
The Shelby County Commission approved changes to the Shelby County Private Act, which governs how Shelby County hotel-motel tax dollars are allocated.
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FedExForum renovations take incremental step forward
The procedural vote follows months of negotiations that ended with a hotel-motel tax being split between Memphis Tourism and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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