Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease
Graceland visitors pay tribute to Elvis Presley on the wall surrounding the late singer's mansion. Elvis Presley Enterprises is at odds with city government and the Memphis Grizzlies over a deal to expand the Graceland campus. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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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