Here’s where Memphis sports venues plan stands
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland proposed a partial demolition of the Mid-South Coliseum for the proposed Memphis 901 FC Stadium. (Credit: Odell Sports & Entertainment Studio and LRK/Courtesy 901 FC)
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
Mayor Jim Strickland made a $684 million improvement proposal. Gov. Bill Lee earmarked $350 million for FedExForum and Liberty Stadium renovations in Tennessee’s budget plan. Where do things go from here? Some questions and answers.
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FedExForum Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium AutoZone Park Mid-South Coliseum Memphis 901 FC Memphis Grizzlies Mayor Jim Strickland Governor Bill Lee Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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