Memphis is home to a world-class facility that's attracting regional and national events and tournaments but its primary role is to serve and create community right here in Memphis and Shelby County.

Joining us to share a peek behind the operations and the details of the economic impact of this work are JJ Greer (Memphis Sports Council) and Kiyla Glasper (Memphis Sports and Events Center).

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Memphis Tourism
• Memphis Sports Council
• Memphis Sports and Events Center
• Liberty Park Memphis
• Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Cooper Young Neighborhood
• SmokeSlam BBQ Festival
• Memphis in May
• Nike EYBL
• Veterans Golden Age Games
• Memphis VA
• Mike Rose Soccer Complex
• FedExForum
• Renasant Convention Center
• USA Basketball Stadium
• Memphis Zoo

This episode is made possible by Independent Bank.