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HOME OF THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES OVERVIEW WELCOME FedExForum, located in Memphis, Tennessee – the Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll will begin operations in September, 2004. Situated on the historic Blues Highway and just a few feet off Beale Street, FedExForum will serve as the premier entertainment destination for Memphis and the Mid-South. FedExForum is the home of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum – a Smithsonian Institution. FedExForum, a multi-purpose venue, has been designed to host a wide array of special events including concerts of every configuration, family and ice shows, dirt events, conventions and more. Unique to FedExForum is an integrated theme reflecting the proud musical history of Memphis. Sponsor entitlement zones, restaurants and concessions will represent each of the musical genres prevalent in Memphis ensuring that the proud history of the city is authentically showcased. FedExForum was designed to serve our guests and our partners, offering the ultimate in customer service and a professional staff to look after your event from initial contact to completion. FedExForum offers all-encompassing, one-stop shopping including conceptual development, advertising, joint-promotional programs, group sales opportunities, and event coordination and management. As a partner – whether patron, promoter or corporate sponsor – we will do our best to ensure your experience in our city and our venue is second to none. To complement our premier facilities, we proudly offer a group of industry professionals ready to make your visit to FedExForum and Memphis a success. Their talent, attention to detail and customer service will bring any event the best in planning, production, coordination and execution. It is the goal of everyone at FedExForum to provide the highest level of service and personal attention to every event that comes to our venue. If you are considering or have decided on FedExForum as your host facility, we have assembled this guide as a reference tool to better acquaint you with our venue. From flexible configurations to top-level service, we provide it all. Thank you for considering Memphis and FedExForum for your events. On behalf of FedExForum and the Memphis Grizzlies, we look forward to being your host. Best Regards, Mike Golub Don Hardman Charlotte Allison Senior Vice President, Vice President, Vice President, Business Operations Arena Operations Event Marketing OVERVIEW FACILITY OVERVIEW Architect Ellerbe Becket General Contractor M.A. Mortenson Owner New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority Operator Hoops LP dba Memphis Grizzlies, Michael Heisley, Majority Owner Tenants The NBA Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Rock & Soul Museum University of Memphis Tigers OVERVIEW CONTACT LIST Mailing Address (Administration) 175 Toyota Plaza, Suite 150, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Main Switchboard 901.205.1234 Main Fax Number 901.205.1235 Website fedexforum.com Staff Directory Senior Vice President, Mike Golub [email protected] Business Operations Vice President, Don Hardman [email protected] Arena Operations Director, Event Operations Todd Mastry [email protected] Vice President, Charlotte Allison [email protected] Event Marketing Manager, Media Marketing Cynthia Hazell- [email protected] Cutchin Manager, Marketing Summer Owens [email protected] Director, Ticket Operations Garth Webster [email protected] OVERVIEW OVERVIEW DIRECTIONS FedExForum is located on the historic Blues Highway, just steps away from Beale Street on the North, Linden Avenue on the South, Third Street on the West and Fourth Street on the East. From Mississippi Take I-55 North, continue through I-55/I-240 interchange on I-55 North, Exit E.H. Crump. Turn right on E.H. Crump. Take a left on Third Street. Take Third Street to Linden Avenue. Take Linden Avenue to FedExForum. From Arkansas Take I-40N, Exit Second/Third Street (Exit 1A). Turn right on Second Street. Take Second Street to Linden Avenue (One block past Beale). Take a left on Linden Avenue to FedExForum. From Nashville/Cordova Take I-40 South, Continue on I-40 South through the I-40/I-240/Sam Cooper Boulevard interchange on I-40 West. Continue on I-40 West through the I- 40/I-240 Interchange on I-40 West. Exit Danny Thomas Boulevard South (Exit 1B). Cross over I-40 on Danny Thomas. Take a right on Linden Avenue to FedExForum. Loading Dock and Marshalling Area Directions The ramp to the loading dock is adjacent to the FedExForum parking garage on Linden Avenue closest to the corner of Linden Avenue and Third Street. The Marshalling Area is located directly across the street from the loading dock ramp on Linden Avenue. OVERVIEW HELPFUL INFORMATION Getting into and around Memphis is a breeze, thanks to the Memphis Area Transit Authority's (MATA) downtown trolleys and bus system, daily train service, efficient airport transit, and more than 40,000 parking spaces. AMTRAK runs its passenger service through Central Station Downtown, offering daily transportation north to Chicago and south to New Orleans. Other providers offer taxi and carriage service, motorized buggies, riverboat and train travel, and other modes of transportation to transport you into and around Downtown. Local Travel Times From most anywhere in the metro Memphis area, Downtown is less than a 30 minute car ride. Estimated Travel Times to Downtown from Memphis Suburbs Arlington, TN 34 Minutes Millington, TN 19 Minutes Bartlett, TN 28 Minutes Olive Branch, MS 30 Minutes Collierville, TN 38 Minutes Raleigh, TN 17 Minutes Cordova, TN 25 Minutes Southhaven, MS 16 Minutes Germantown, TN 27 Minutes West Memphis, AR 10 Minutes OVERVIEW HELPFUL INFORMATION CONTINUED Airport Memphis International Airport (MEM) is located less than 15 minutes away from FedExForum. It is easily accessible from all major freeways around Memphis. Memphis is served by all major airlines, and is the southeastern hub for Northwest Airlines. Hotels The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau provide helpful information, guides and resources to assist you with accommodations in our great city. Feel free to visit memphistravel.com for further information. Limousines/Taxis Guest drop-off is located along Third Street in front of FedExForum. No parking is allowed along the perimeter of the arena or in the drop-off area. Recreation/Attractions Memphis is blessed with many popular attractions in downtown Memphis and the surrounding Metro area. Visit memphistravel.com or downtownmem- phis.com to see what’s happening. Rental Cars Most major rental car agencies operate in Memphis with most having an office in the Memphis International Airport. To see a list of rental car agencies in Memphis, please visit memphistravel.com. OVERVIEW HELPFUL INFORMATION CONTINUED Restaurants Downtown is filled with over 160 unique dining experiences. Please visit downtownmemphis.com for information on dining in and around FedExForum and the Downtown area. Climate* Daily Average Daily Average Average Temp Max (F) Temp Min (F) Rainfall (In) January 49 31 4.24 February 55 36 4.31 March 63 44 5.58 April 72 52 5.79 May 80 61 5.15 June 89 69 4.30 July 92 73 4.22 August 91 71 3.00 September 85 64 3.31 October 75 52 3.31 November 62 43 5.76 December 52 34 5.68 *Information courtesy of the Weather Channel (www.weather.com) OVERVIEW HELPFUL INFORMATION CONTINUED Blue Suede Brigade (Downtown Ambassadors) Clad in recognizable white pith helmets and blue suede sashes, the Blue Suede Brigade is the hospitality and safety arm of Downtown. These ambassadors help create a friendly, helpful, and safe Downtown environment. Brigadiers are trained to provide assistance and information to visitors, workers, residents, and businesses throughout Downtown and the Medical District. In addition, Brigadiers are the supplemental eyes and ears of the business community and our law enforcement agencies. Members of the Blue Suede Brigade: • Patrol Downtown and the Medical District six or seven days a week, 10 - 12 hours a day. • Provide directions and information about activities, attractions, history, development, businesses, and services. • Offer daily reports on events, activities, contacts made, and assistance provided, as well as maintenance or safety conditions requiring attention. • Utilize two-way radios to respond to calls from other brigadiers and to communicate directly with the Memphis Police Department. • Work with local service providers to get the homeless off the streets and into appropriate programs to receive the help they need. • Are thoroughly trained in radio and patrol procedures, observation and listening skills, health and safety awareness, history and geography of Downtown, and hospitality and customer service skills. OVERVIEW BUILDING CAPACITY Basketball 18,300 Hockey 11,411 Football 11,525 End Stage - 180˚ 12,592 End Stage - 240˚ 14,122 End Stage - 270˚ 14,584 End Stage - 360˚ 16,414 Theatre - 180˚ 7,410 Theatre Proscenium 2,851 Center Stage 17,441 Floor Event 14,724 BUILDING BASKETBALL BUILDING HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, FLOOR BUILDING END STAGE BUILDING THEATRE 180˚ BUILDING THEATRE PROSCENIUM BUILDING CENTER BUILDING EVENT LEVEL BUILDING COURTSIDE SUITE BUILDING PLAZA BUILDING FIRST TENNESSEE CLUB BUILDING TERRACE BUILDING MECHANICAL LEVEL BUILDING BOOKING PROCEDURES Scheduling Date Questions regarding the availability of dates should be directed to Charlotte Allison, Vice President of Event Marketing at 901.205.1520 or callison@ grizzlies.com. The fax number is 901.205.1499. Rental Expense Rental structure is based upon established rental rates and determined by the type of event, space used and venue co-operation. Further information can be obtained from the Vice President of Event Booking. Holds A First Hold, or tentative reservation, will be given to individuals requesting a specific date. If another group desires to lease the building for any portion of dates currently held as a First Hold, FedExForum, at our discretion, may require the group holding the initial reservation to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the rent plus expenses due for the event. Failure to complete these requirements in the allotted time will result in a release of the date(s) being held.