There are 5 article(s) tagged Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium:

• October 2022

  • Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.

    By Tim Buckley October 19, 2022

• October 2021

  • Simmons Bank changes mind on name of Liberty Bowl stadium

    Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2021

  • City already has hired architect to evaluate Liberty Bowl; new stadium not out of question

    Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.

    By Frank Bonner II October 04, 2021

  • Calkins: Call the Liberty Bowl whatever you like. Just don’t call it good enough

    The Liberty Bowl has a new name, which is fine. But the old stadium needs a whole lot more than that. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 01, 2021

  • Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal

    The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

    By Drew Hill October 01, 2021