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by citizen13 from Lamar and I-240

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Herenton's Stadium Idea
Jan 3, 2007 | 4:08 AM
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Our mayor has a new proposal for the City of Memphis in the works. The plan is to build a new stadium. I have consulted my crystal ball and it has given me a vision of the new stadium.

The stadium will be built somewhere downtown on property that investors already own. It will be close to Beale St., Autozone Park, and the Fed Ex forum. This will not only give us a new stadium, but will revitalize a part of the downtown area that hasn't yet been revitalized. This will supposedly be the mayor's answer to urban blight, as property near the new stadium will be transformed from abandoned warehouses into high dollar condominiums.

The question is what is the price. The price tag that I have heard is $50 to $300 million. That is a pretty wide margin of price. My crystal ball predicts a much higher price tag.

Another question is what will become of the old stadium? Will it become another empty deteriorating landmark in Memphis just like it's predecessors such as the Coliseum, and the Pyramid? If we build a domed stadium, maybe we could add Autozone Park to the list of venues that are obsolete. Why play baseball outdoors when you have a domed stadium?

Maybe we could sell Pro Bass Shops on the idea of a package deal to buy all of our obsolete venues. The Fed Ex Forum has a "No Compete" clause for a percentage of all of the events in Memphis. Will events in the new stadium have to pay The Forum for the right to have an event in Memphis? I will be curious to see how well my crystal ball has predicted the future.
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pilotguy372 read my blog
Jan 4, 2007 | 6:01 PM

I think that it is a horrible idea to waste money for yet another statium here in Memphis. Just use the already existing forums that there are today. We didn't even need the FeDex Forum. It was just another waste if cash that this city could use to help fix the expanding crime rate that exists now. There have already been some horrible desisions, but this is the worst that there ever has been. So far.
mstucker20 read my blog
Jan 6, 2007 | 9:14 PM

i agree herenton is an idiot, if thats what you are saying.
Sunny1 read my blog
Jan 9, 2007 | 1:51 PM

Herenton is an idiot and our president pushing a close second. Where will it end?
pilotguy372 read my blog
Jan 9, 2007 | 7:55 PM

To: mstucker20- I guess that is what I was saying. He isn't the best that we've had.

To: Sunny1- We have an exellent president. Don't you push me.
Sunny1 read my blog
Jan 10, 2007 | 4:26 PM

pilotguy372, Our President is pitching a new wall to be put up at the border. This is crazy considering the Borders have been opened and it is apparent illegal immigrants come and go. Why spend money on a wall when our education and healthcare is suffering in this Country. Most people can't afford the RX's they need.
The way I have seen it since he has taken office, is the poor get poorer and the rich get richer. That is why I said he was pushing a close second to our Mayor.

We have to wake up and realize our government has lost touch with the people and it shows everywhere. Look at our Mayor. We need TERM LIMITS! It's better to have 1 person who can only screw it up for the rest for us for 8 years instead of having a screw up forever.
That is why I am glad Bush can't run again.

pilotguy372 read my blog
Jan 10, 2007 | 7:02 PM

I am not to reply, knowing that this will begin an all new war. People like you never give up your mopeing for Kerry. He lost in a public election. If the president's ratings are so low, i'll let you see how he got re-elected.
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citizen13

I am a lifelong Memphian. I worked for a major manufacturer here in Memphis for 21 years, for another manufacturer in Forrest City, Arkansas for the next 5 years, and presently work for a local casino. I have been affiliated with an award winning Memphis In May Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest team. I love the Blues, and play guitar for my own amusement.

Member Since: 11/29/2006