FedExForum and 'Grit and Grind' jokes

FedExForum at 191 Beale Street is the home arena of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. The team's 'Grit and Grind' era (circa 2010–2017) and Memphis's status as a small-market basketball city are frequent sources of local sports humor, memes, and friendly jabs from rival fans. Local jokes often reference the team's blue-collar identity, playoff near-misses, and the passionate but modest scale of the game-day atmosphere compared with larger markets. The arena's central downtown location keeps those sports jokes visible year-round.