I read a book many years ago about “Boss Crump” and old fashioned political boss in Memphis who had one major difference from most. He was a benevolent boss. Under him Memphis was probably the best run city in the country.
I have never been to Memphis but from what I have read, it is now one of the worst.
Don’t worry, you have not missed anything by not visiting Memphis....it’s just another crappy Miss River chocolate town!