Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to do
Documents show the City of Memphis has pitched the Memphis Grizzlies on a $492 million renovation of FedExForum and the University of Memphis on a $220 million renovation to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (The Daily Memphian file)
Documents show gaps remain in the City of Memphis’ plan to fund the FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
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Memphis Grizzlies University of Memphis Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland Bill Hardgrave Jason WexlerSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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