I was born in Memphis in 1944, and quite close to Forest Park. (Methodist hospital)
For over 50 years I was in, or close to Memphis, but left the country in 2000.
Memphis was a fine city prior to the 80s, as it was the nations quietest and cleanest city in the country and had a b/w ration of 40/60.
It also had light, gas, and water departments under one roof, and as well run as any utility system in the country.
Memphis also had the number one fire department in the US, and was home to the national fire fighter’s convention every year.
After the blacks went to 60 percent over 40 percent white, the city went down the tubes.
I understand that the utilities were split up and sold to companies outside of the state.
Memphis is now “gone with the wind”, and I have left the new USSA for good.
Maybe they should change the name to Obamaville.
“I understand that the utilities were split up and sold to companies outside of the state.”
No, good ole Memphis Light Gas & Water still under one roof. Our prior Mayor tried to get through the City Council to sell them out, but didn’t make it. Memphis still has the best water around (artisian wells).