Improving The Odds For Memphis’ Children
A city that fears its own children is poised for calamity. That fear is an inescapable...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 7, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Data Points, Health, Poverty | 0
A city that fears its own children is poised for calamity. That fear is an inescapable...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 24, 2021 | Data Points, Health | 0
Percent Vaccinations ...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 16, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Health, Shelby County government, Tennessee Legislature | 0
Thumbnail: With a life or death opportunity to show real leadership, two local legislators instead fuel anger and victimhood for their own political purposes.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 27, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Education, Health, Memphis City Schools, Shelby County government | 0
The following is the Moral Budget Proposal submitted to Memphis and Shelby County Governments by...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2021 | Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Health, Livability, Neighborhoods, Planning and Urban Design | 0
Thumbnail: Memphis Medical District Collaborative has hired a Chief Operating Officer with a...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 27, 2020 | Health, Leadership | 0
Thumbnail: Rule breakers on mask wearing have the power over employees as a result of their intimidation and irrationality. It calls on the rest of us to show the political will to support public health.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 29, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Health, Media | 0
Thumbnail: Memphis’ broken streets theory, ending Covid-19 daily briefings when Shelby County has its highest day of deaths, City Hall’s silly fight with MLK50, and reporting lapses in MLGW/TVA coverage.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 18, 2020 | Health | 0
Church Health Center and Christ Community Health...
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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.