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This Week in Memphis: November 2nd
The Pyramid is born, Ja is Suspended, and more!
This is Memphis 〽️
November 02, 2025
Welcome back to This Week in Memphis! We’re glad you’re here. This last week was very eventful for Memphis sports, from Ja’s 1 game suspension, the Memphis Tiger’s Basketball getting a top local recruit, and the football team whooping the Owls to go 8-1, we felt all the high’s and lows of being a Memphis sports fan. As we head into the week of November 2–9, 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
Memphis Pyramid Opens
November 9, 1991
The Memphis Pyramid’s doors first opened on November 9, 1991, changing the city skyline with its distinct, mirrored form rising by the river.
Conceived as a sports and entertainment arena, the Pyramid hosted everything from basketball to world-famous concerts. Its striking architecture quickly became a Memphis icon and point of city pride. After over a decade of historic events, from Phish and Grateful Dead shows, to epic basketball games by both the Tiger’s and Grizzlies, the Pyramid went vacant once the FedEx Forum arose across Beale St. The big question remianed: “What should we do with the Pyramid?” The city froze in analysis paralysis for far too long, with people arguing about its future:
“It should be an aquarium!”
“No, a Casino!”
“How about a hotel?”
“Let’s make it a museum!”
Eventually, the Bass Pro Shop swooped in to occupy the pyramid, and turn it back into a city attraction! While people aren’t 100% happy, saying there were better options available, the Pyramid is now a wonderful attraction for Memphians and tourists alike!
It’s legacy as a symbol of Memphis ambition and innovation endures. Stay tuned for a full article about the impacts the Pyramid has had on our city!
Also this week in Memphis history:
🎂 Lorenzen Wright — Birthday, November 4. Memphis Tigers legend and Grizzlies center who’s life was cut tragically short would have been 50. RIP #55
🎂 Pooh Shiesty — Birthday, November 8. Memphis rapper who first gained national recognition for his 2020 single “Back in Blood” featuring Lil’ Durk turns 26.
First Regular‑Season NBA Game at FedExForum — November 3. Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies made arena history in 2004. Who remembers this game?!
What’s Happening This Week
Memphis is bursting with energy this week! From Grizzlies, Tigers, to everything else here’s your guide to the best happenings in the 901:
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
🎨 Date & Time: November 3, 2025, time TBA
📍 Location: FedExForum
Hustle Night at FedExForum as the Grizzlies take on the Pistons. Feel the energy in the Grindhouse.
The Notebook Broadway Musical
🎨 Date & Time: November 2, 2025, 12:00pm & 5:30pm
📍 Location: Orpheum Theatre
The Broadway adaptation of the bestselling love story comes to life on the Orpheum stage.
¡Muévete! Latin Rhythms in the Park
🎨 Date & Time: November 5, 2025, 4:30pm
📍 Location: Overton Park Shell
All-ages Latin dance session on the Shell lawn with DARTS Productions. Move and groove in the heart of Midtown.
Memphis Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market 2025
🎨 Date & Time: November 8, 2025, 9:00am–3:00pm
📍 Location: Crosstown Concourse
Kick off holiday shopping at this vibrant market. Discover local makers, enjoy family activities, and sip select brews.
University of Memphis Football vs Tulane — Salute To Service
🎨 Date & Time: November 7, 2025, 8:00pm
📍 Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Tiger football battles Tulane under the stadium lights for Salute To Service Night. Show your Memphis blue.
Turkey Trails - Memphis
🎨 Date & Time: November 9, 2025, 8:00am
📍 Location: Shelby Farms Park
This Thanksgiving-themed 5k/10k features chip timing, medals, and post-race treats for all ages.
This is only a small taste of everything going on throughout the city! If you know of an event that we missed, or have one coming up you’d like to be featured, please go to our website and fill out our event form.
Thank you for reading and being part of the Memphis story. This newsletter exists because of you.
If there’s an event we missed, or a Memphis history story or birthday you’d like us to highlight, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.
See you next week, Memphis!