Data Points: Working Age Population, Working Poor, Disconnected Youth
Working Age Population 62% – Black 29% – White 6% – Latino 2% – Asian...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 30, 2022 | Data Points
Working Age Population 62% – Black 29% – White 6% – Latino 2% – Asian...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 28, 2022 | Trends and Issues
Photo: World War II soldiers perform in drag shows for God and country. Where does the hate come...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 25, 2022 | Arts and Culture
In a city whose music is a gift to the world, Acoustic Sunday Live is each year a gift of music...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 23, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development
By Karl Schledwitz We, as members of the “$450 Million for Memphis,” a civic-minded group, formed...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 21, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Tourism
The pressing need for another luxury hotel to support Memphis’ convention aspirations has been a...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 17, 2022 | Civil Rights
October 15 was the 10th anniversary of the death of Dr. Ernest Withers. He was widely known for...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Jimmie Covington With his support from both Democrats and Republicans, Sheriff Floyd Bonner is...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 14, 2022 | Shelby County government
Walking away from the Shelby County Clerk’s Office, my first thought was “well, that’s three hours...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The UrbanArt Commission celebrates its 25th anniversary today, and its impact and influence on...
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Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis. Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy. Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solves the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas. If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.