Jan. 6, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Priscilla Presley -- actress, producer, author, entrepreneur, leadership team member of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc./CKX, Inc. and former wife of Elvis Presley -- is scheduled to attend the University of Memphis Tigers' Conference USA opener against Marshall University on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The game, which will be carried by Comcast Sports Southeast, will be played Wednesday at 8 p.m. (CT) at FedExForum.

Presley, who has co-starred in the highly successful Naked Gun trilogy of films and the iconic Dallas television series, and has made acclaimed special guest star appearances on several top television series while maintaining her career in business, will attend the game as a guest of Memphis Athletic Director R.C. Johnson and his wife, Melba.

Halftime activities at the game will feature a special presentation by Ms. Presley and Jack Soden, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises. Two scholarships have been established at the University in the name of Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. One of the scholarships is awarded to the 12-time national champion Memphis Pom-Pon squad. The second is designated for a student-intern who will be assigned to work in the athletic director's office.

This is Priscilla's third visit to see the Tiger basketball team play in as many years. Last year, she was at the Memphis-Tennessee match-up in late February (Feb. 23, 2008). In 2006-07, Priscilla attended the Tigers' regular season home finale against Houston in late February (Feb. 25, 2007).

This past fall, Priscilla attended Memphis' home football game against Arkansas State on Sept. 27.