NBA Basketball Arena Review
- FedExForum
 Since the Grizzlies moved to
Memphis from Vancouver, the city has embraced this team despite
being one of the more unsuccessful franchises over the past decade.
Within the past couple of seasons, however, the Grizzlies have
started to really turn their fortunes around, and fans now fill the
FedEx Forum with a renewed passion for the game of basketball. If
you ever get a chance to visit Memphis, Tennessee, you would be well
advised to take in a Memphis Grizzlies game. The atmosphere in the
building is absolutely electric. With players like Mike Conley, Marc
Gasol, and O.J. Mayo on the floor, you have the perfect combination
for an exciting basketball team with a legitimate opportunity to be
successful.
The FedEx Forum
is located on Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Located by two major
Interstates, I-55 and I-40, FedEx Forum is in a perfect position for
quick entry and exit from the game. Public transportation via the
MATA Trolley Line Service can get patrons to and from the arena with
ease. There are also plenty of parking spaces available within a
short walking distance of FedEx Forum if you decide to use your own
transportation to arrive at the game. Owned by the city of Memphis,
the arena can seat over 18,000 fans for a basketball game on any
given night. Once you reach the interior of the building, you will
quickly see how the architects wanted to use the city's musical
heritage to accentuate the atmosphere that you experience when
walking the concourses of FedEx Forum. With four party suites, 32
club suites, and 80 club boxes, you have the opportunity to enjoy
NBA basketball in style with luxurious amenities. One of the best
aspects of FedEx Forum, especially if you are sitting behind the
basket, is that they have installed see-through shot clocks to make
it easier for people in attendance to see the action on the floor.
Make sure to
bring your appetite with you when you visit the arena as well, as
there are four different restaurants within the FedEx Forum that are
ready to serve you. Opus Restaurant is the more upscale experience
of the four that can offer you a wide range of traditional American
fare along with Chef's specials. The arena also has a Jack Daniel's
No. 7 Sports Bar on the premises for anyone that wants to enjoy some
libations before the game begins. The Lexus Lounge and Blue Note
Lounge are two restaurants that are open to premium seat holders and
guests that are visiting the FedEx Forum.
There are also
some great restaurants in the general area of the FedEx Forum that
feature old-fashioned Southern favorites that you can indulge in.
Rum Boogie Cafe features traditional soul food as well as barbecue
platters that can satisfy any hunger. The Rum Boogie is located
right next to the arena, and it provides the perfect setting for you
and a bunch of friends to enjoy the Memphis culture through your
dining experience. If it is burgers and fries that you are looking
for Dyer's Burgers, right on Beale St., makes it easy to get the
sandwich that you are looking for in a quick and easy manner. With
televisions spread throughout the restaurant, this is also a good
place to go for a post-game meal to check up on other scores and
highlights from around the world of sports.
Within the
nightclub scene in the city of Memphis, the emphasis is really on
finding the best live music. B.B. King's Blues Club is world famous
for featuring both new and established blues players. There is no
better way to get a feel for how Memphis' music scene became so
popular than by visiting B.B. King's. If you want a club that is
within walking distance of the FedEx Forum, you can visit Club 152.
Located on Beale Street, Club 152 features live music, dancing, and
world famous DJs. With three floors located within the
establishment, Club 152 makes it easy to have the time of your life.
The number one
tourist attraction in the city of Memphis has to be Beale Street
itself. With so many different businesses, tourist hot spots, and
other attractions, you can absorb all of the great Memphis culture
right on Beale Street. There are always outdoor concerts and
festivals going on within the 1.8-mile strip of road that connects
the Mississippi River to East Street. Through its restaurants,
nightclubs, and tributes to the Memphis music scene, Beale Street
provides a terrific opportunity to learn about the rich history that
the city of Memphis carries with it.
The Memphis
Grizzlies offer NBA fans the opportunity to see the future of
basketball when they come to see a game. The young stars that take
the FedEx Forum court every night are always primed and ready to put
on a show for the fans. The great NBA basketball draws you in, and
the surrounding attractions make you want to stay. You would have a
difficult time finding another arena that offers you as much fun and
excitement as the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
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