Germantown Politicians Putting Gun To Head of Shelby County Schools
Update: The bill described in this post did not reach the Senate floor today and it appears to...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 15, 2021 | Education, Tennessee Legislature
Update: The bill described in this post did not reach the Senate floor today and it appears to...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 12, 2021 | Trends and Issues
Thumbnail: Hatred and fear are the engines for the political posturing of the far right. The most...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 8, 2021 | Shelby County government, Taxation
This post is written by Jimmie Covington, veteran Memphis reporter with lengthy experience...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 6, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government
Thumbnail: Allegations about a possible conflict of interest by Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has resulted in a years-ago conflict at Memphis City Council involving him, Shelby County Mayor, and Council Attorney Allen Wade exploding into county government. It raises questions about whether the City Council’s attorney should represent county elected officials and embroil himself in county politics that include excoriating the county mayor.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 4, 2021 | Civil Rights
Thumbnail: Dr. Martin Luther King’s example and words are as pertinent today as they were during...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thumbnail: With the information gained from a request for proposal, Memphis could control its own...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 31, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Taxation
Thumbnail: Will the joint meeting of city and county legislative bodies result in an in-depth and serious reform of the programs granting more tax breaks that the other major counties of Tennessee combined times three? The verdict is still out and the first meeting showed no indications of a real review. Here’s hoping that changes.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 29, 2021 | Tennessee Legislature
Thumbnail: Governor Bill Lee’s reckless move to allow a permitless carry law for handguns makes Tennessee less safe and more violent. That is, except for his own office where you cannot take a pistol. The move is staggering in its hypocrisy.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 25, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Transportation
Thumbnail: While a record number of murders grabbed the headlines, there was also a record number...
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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 at Memphis magazine, author of two books and a museum exhibition, and consultant on public policy and strategic planning. 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: “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.