Welcome back to This Week in Memphis! We’re glad you’re here. As we head into the week of June 28–July 4, 2025, we’ve got some fun stories from Memphis history and exciting events lined up. Let’s dive in.
On This Week in Memphis History
NBA Approves Grizzlies’ Move to Memphis
July 3, 2001
The NBA Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Vancouver Grizzlies to Memphis on July 3, 2001, setting the stage for a new era in Memphis sports.
This move brought professional basketball to the Bluff City. Fans quickly embraced the Grizzlies as part of Memphis’s sports identity, transforming the city’s connection to the NBA.
Today, the Grizzlies are woven into Memphis culture. Their journey fuels civic pride and keeps Memphis’s spirit shining in the national spotlight.
Also this week in Memphis history:
- 🎂 Kathy Bates — Birthday, June 28. Oscar-winning actress; Memphis-born stage and screen star.
- AutoZone Founded (Auto Shack Origins) — July 4, 1979. Memphis-based retail giant traces its roots to this date.
- Rolling Stones at Liberty Bowl — July 4, 1975. Massive stadium show at Memphis Memorial Stadium.
- Libertyland Opens — July 4, 1976. The Mid-South Fairgrounds amusement park debuts on the nation’s bicentennial.
- The Firm (Feature Film) – U.S. Release — June 30, 1993. Thriller set and filmed in Memphis hits theaters nationwide.
What’s Happening This Week
Check out whats going on in Memphis this week! Whether it’s food, sports, or music – we got you! Here’s your guide to the best happenings in the 901:
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