The idea came when a fan of the NBA's New Jersey Nets who sat behind the basket at Continental Airlines Arena sent an e-mail to NBA Commissioner David Stern, asking for technology to improve his view, and Daktronics obliged with the innovation at FedExForum in 2004. 7 in the Grand Lobby of the Arena.įedExForum was the first arena to utilize new "see-through" shot clock units which allow spectators seated behind the basket to see the action without having the clocks interfere with their view. The two other restaurants are sponsor-driven with the Lexus Lounge just off the Arena Floor and Jack Daniel's Old No. Most of the Arena's restaurants are named in conjunction with FedExForum's overall theme of music with Opus Restaurant and the Blue Note Lounge. The plans called for a mass transit bus depot, which brought a federal grant of $6 million, but the depot was changed to a premium parking garage, and Memphis had to return the money.įedExForum's interior was designed to pay tribute to Memphis' musical heritage, with paintings and murals depicting some of the city's most famous artists including Justin Timberlake, Elvis Presley, and B.B. It also contains a full-sized practice basketball court, visible from the huge lobby. There are 27 courtside suites, 32 club suites, 4 party suites, and 80 club boxes. It is capable of seating 18,119 for basketball and has 1,000 premiere courtside seats. The playing floor is lower than ground level. Concrete work done with the help of Dowco Construction and Apac. FedExForum was financed using $250 million of public bonds, which were issued by the Memphis Public Building Authority (PBA).įedExForum during a Memphis Grizzlies basketball gameįedExForum was designed by architectural firm Ellerbe Becket.
(See Memphis Summer Storm of 2003.) It was built at a cost of US$250 million and is owned by the City of Memphis naming rights were purchased by one of Memphis's best-known businesses, FedEx, for $92 million. The arena officially opened in September 2004 after much debate and also a derecho wind storm on July 22, 2003, that nearly brought down the cranes that were building it near the famed Beale Street. The venue also has the capability of hosting ice hockey games, concerts, and family shows. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
Location in the United States Show map of the United Statesģ5☈′18″N 90☃′2″W / 35.13833°N 90.05056°W / 35.13833 -90.05056Ĭonference USA men's basketball tournament (2005–2009, 2012)Īmerican Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament (2014, 2019)įedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
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