Nothing could have proved my point better than 100 bickering comments between Memphians and the suburbanites who hate the place. Thanks. Can we just go ahead and get the divorce... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
I'm so relieved to know that progressivememphis routinely "goes to" South Memphis and feels safe. Out before the bullets start flying? I could suggest some locations that would test your... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
Which reminds me, I really need to stop shopping at Carriage Crossing in Collierville. Besides the higher sales tax rate, people in Collierville seriously cannot drive. I see the worst... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
Yeah…those first couple of notes passed from Michigan to Detroit in the hall between classes didn’t sound all that ominous either.... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
I'm pretty sure Collierville, Arlington, Bartlett, Germantown, Lakeland have the highest rate at 9.75% Isn't it still 9.25% in Memphis?... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
Like I said I live here and I know the roads. And the few times I go into Memphis the roads are almost undrivable. Some of your fellow citizens have... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
@ Diogenes - I'm curious to know who on the City Council doesn't have it together, in your opinion? There are 13 councilmen and most of them are good. I... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
FYI, Amerigo is locally owned. Ben Brock. He and his wife are also on the board of the Memphis Farmers Market and are heavily involved in local events and charities.... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
Memphis doesn't have the highest sales tax rate in the country. You can say "sky high", or "one of the highest", but not "highest". Six other major cities have higher... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
I thought I would never say this but that Ford seems to have it together. He recognizes the trouble the city is in and doesn't sugar coat anything. That sounds... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
@ Diogenes - wrong. I drive on Germantown roads quite often and I know that they are just as crappy as Memphis roads. Is having a cop in your neighborhood... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
I think the current administration, including mayor and council, superficially want to do the right thing. But when the time comes to make tough decisions, they are spineless. Wharton's solution... Read Story | Read All 30 Comment(s)
@Ted You may have a point there. Looking at the Detroit suburbs, it does appear many are prospering and appear to still be very good places to live. Perhaps I... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
j r moody I would guess since you have lived in Germantown for the last 14 years you have probably had your street paved at least one time if not... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
OTP I did verify the Channel 3 article. As usual you have the 'well Johnny does it too Alfonso does it all the time, Debbie does it, Will used to... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
Even though there are close to a hundred comments posted, there are only about 10 individuals posting comments. Most of them are from people who don't live in the City... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
@JR Moody Anyone that would write the lines "You fear crime. I fear boredom." cannot hear you. They aren't capable of understanding what you are saying. This sentiment expressed by... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)
After scanning these comments, I am reminded that many of my fellow Memphians suffer under a puzzling misapprehension that the surrounding cities' fortunes are somehow intricately tied to those of... Read Story | Read All 130 Comment(s)