Built in 1965, the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is the home of the University of Memphis Tigers, as well as hosts the annual Southern Heritage Classic and AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The Stadium, part of Liberty Park, has undergone several renovations and expansions, welcoming spectators year-round for concerts, competitions, and events.
This comprehensive renovation of the historic stadium will transform Liberty Park for fans and elevate the Memphis Tigers’ game day experience. The Barton Malow team, along with associate partners Grinder Taber Grinder and Allworld LLC, are phasing renovations while the stadium remains operational, with completion scheduled for the 2026 football season.
Transforming the Experience
Phase One renovations focused on upgrades to the East Side suite to relocate media and gameday operations. The new press box has upgraded interior finishes and new viewing windows, with fresh paint and upgraded stadium lighting on the exterior.
In Phase Two, the team will lead substantial renovations to the stadium’s West Side with the addition of a suite tower, enhancing its profile in the bowl and providing premium seating options. It will include private seating options like hospitality suites, loge boxes, and standing drink rail areas. Suite visitors will have access to private hospitality bars and viewing areas, supported by a full back of house kitchen floor. The concourse level will feature a public concessions plaza with upgraded hospitality options.
Phase Two will also focus on stadium infrastructure, upgrading the perimeter to maintain the historic look while modernizing the facade materials and upgrading the concourse with a wall to wall video board. To support expanded event capabilities, the team will enlarge and reroute the load-in tunnel.
