Young: City will have ‘robust dialogue’ with Memphis Tourism about FedExForum funding
“We are looking at all legislative options that help us fund the renovations necessary to keep the FedExForum as a viable option for the Grizzlies, Tigers and concerts,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s comments come as the city, county and Grizzlies' pursuit of more funding for FedExForum reaches a critical juncture.
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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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