Memphis, Tennessee
Posted on August 27th, 2007 by Texas Liberal
A recent heat wave in Memphis, Tennessee led to the death of at least 13 people in that city.
Many—maybe all—of these people lacked air conditioners. Not having air conditioners, they died from the heat.
I’ve been to Memphis once. In 1998. I spent an evening walking around Beale Street. Beale Street is the so-called Birthplace of the Blues.
What I saw on Beale Street were young black kids doing dance moves for mostly white tourists. The kids were hoping for a handout. I did not find Beale Street appealing.
Martin Luther King died in Memphis while fighting for striking sanitation workers.
What progress has been made in Memphis since King’s death? It seems that whatever progress may have been made, much more remains to be done.
Been to Memphis—–IT SUCKED!!!!!!!!!! The place looks like crap. Just like any other economy that’s been sucked dry “somehow”.
I guess it’s another example of a city being the result of it’s inhabitants. Neither of the Kings, Martin or Elvis, nor all that tourism could help them overcome themselves.
See the bridge? I’ve been told thats the longest bridge in the world. Why would they say that?