City already has hired architect to evaluate Liberty Bowl; new stadium not out of question
The University of Memphis band warms up the crowd before a Sept. 18, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.
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Memphis Football Mayor Jim Strickland Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium city of Memphis Liberty Bowl Memorial StadiumFrank Bonner II
Frank Bonner originally is from Indiana but comes to Memphis by way of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He spent the past two years writing for the Tulsa World covering Oklahoma State University athletics. He credits his early writing experience to his days as a high school sports reporter for the Republic Newspaper in Columbus, Indiana, and various internships, including at the NCAA and USA Basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism from IUPUI in Indianapolis.
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