Memphis and Mid-South News

[MDC26]

Strickland is now challenging the census count. Says population should have increased almost 16k instead of decreasing. 
 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/neighborhoods/article/30436/memphis-challenge-2020-us-census-population-count-mayor-jim-strickland

[TheKernel91]

21 hours ago, MDC26 said:

Strickland is now challenging the census count. Says population should have increased almost 16k instead of decreasing. 
 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/neighborhoods/article/30436/memphis-challenge-2020-us-census-population-count-mayor-jim-strickland

I hope they can change that. That would be great, especially if you consider we deannexed some areas in that time frame,  which would mean gained more actually.

[The Guardian of Memphis]

On 8/19/2022 at 9:46 PM, MDC26 said:

Strickland is now challenging the census count. Says population should have increased almost 16k instead of decreasing. 
 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/neighborhoods/article/30436/memphis-challenge-2020-us-census-population-count-mayor-jim-strickland

Good. If it will change the boring negative narrative we've always heard of Memphis losing people, more power to Strickland. 

[smeagolsfree]

Memphis 23 best places to visit in 2023! Congrats Memphis!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-go-in-2023

 

An article from the NBJ today

A little from the article.

 

Condé Nast Traveler names Memphis as one of 23 places in world for tourists to visit in 2023

Condé Nast Traveler named Memphis one of the global “23 Best Places to Go in 2023” and “23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023.”

“Nashville claims a lot of national buzz, but the city of Memphis has been quietly reshaping itself to be the hottest destination in Tennessee,” Kelsey Ogletree wrote in the Conde’ Nast Traveler piece. “Over the past decade, its downtown has invested billions in revitalization projects — and now, visitors can begin reaping the benefits.”

Among the highlights from the publications and reasons why Memphis was among the listed as a potential global and domestic travel destination next year included the $61 million redesigned Tom Lee Park, expected to be completed in mid-2023; and the 2022 opening of hotel properties such as the $41 million, 136-room Caption by Hyatt at One Beale — which was the first Caption built in the U.S. and the world — and the $24 million, 106-room Memphian at Overton Square.

This isn’t Memphis' first time receiving prominent recognition as a tourist destination.

The city was previously touted in Time magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” in 2021, Forbes’ “25 Best Places to visit in 2020,” Frommer’s Best Places to Go” in 2019, and Fodor’s “Go List” in 2018.

[MDC26]

2 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Memphis 23 best places to visit in 2023! Congrats Memphis!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-go-in-2023

 

An article from the NBJ today

A little from the article.

 

Condé Nast Traveler names Memphis as one of 23 places in world for tourists to visit in 2023

Condé Nast Traveler named Memphis one of the global “23 Best Places to Go in 2023” and “23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023.”

“Nashville claims a lot of national buzz, but the city of Memphis has been quietly reshaping itself to be the hottest destination in Tennessee,” Kelsey Ogletree wrote in the Conde’ Nast Traveler piece. “Over the past decade, its downtown has invested billions in revitalization projects — and now, visitors can begin reaping the benefits.”

Among the highlights from the publications and reasons why Memphis was among the listed as a potential global and domestic travel destination next year included the $61 million redesigned Tom Lee Park, expected to be completed in mid-2023; and the 2022 opening of hotel properties such as the $41 million, 136-room Caption by Hyatt at One Beale — which was the first Caption built in the U.S. and the world — and the $24 million, 106-room Memphian at Overton Square.

This isn’t Memphis' first time receiving prominent recognition as a tourist destination.

The city was previously touted in Time magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” in 2021, Forbes’ “25 Best Places to visit in 2020,” Frommer’s Best Places to Go” in 2019, and Fodor’s “Go List” in 2018.

I wonder how much someone had to pay in order to get Memphis on that list?  I kid, I kid! But really nice recognition.  

[Memphis4ever]

1 hour ago, MDC26 said:

I wonder how much someone had to pay in order to get Memphis on that list?  I kid, I kid! But really nice recognition.  

We have made a few travel lists like this in the past couple of years, people that come here like the authenticity, culture and music.  The city is nice all we really need is some sort of amusement park or waterpark and we have all facets of entertainment covered.  

[smeagolsfree]

From Realtor.com 2023 Housing forecast. 

This ranks Memphis at respectable number 18 in the US.

Realtor.com® Forecasts the 2023 Top Housing Markets

Realtor.com® Forecasts the 2023 Top Housing Markets (prnewswire.com)

[VSRJ]

14 hours ago, Memphis4ever said:

We have made a few travel lists like this in the past couple of years, people that come here like the authenticity, culture and music.  The city is nice all we really need is some sort of amusement park or waterpark and we have all facets of entertainment covered.  

I definitely think there is some schmoozing that goes into some of these lists, but it's hard to deny that Memphis is an amazing place to visit.

[The Guardian of Memphis]

20 hours ago, MDC26 said:

I wonder how much someone had to pay in order to get Memphis on that list?  I kid, I kid! But really nice recognition.  

Easy there bub. LOL. 

[VSRJ]

This isn't huge news, but it's a positive sign to see Chase opening physical locations in the area. Should be a good addition to the Highland Strip (one of the locations):

Chase Bank plans to open six branches as it enters Memphis market

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2023/01/05/chase-bank-open-first-memphis-branches-expansion.html

Quote

 

New York-based Chase Bank is looking to take advantage of a large number of Memphis-area clientele with plans to open six full-service branches locally in the next couple of years.

The branch that will be located in the Poplar Commons at Poplar Avenue and Perkins Road and the Southaven branch are planned to be new builds, while the four other branches we will be re-using existing spaces, according to a Chase spokesperson. Chase plans to open branches in the following locations:

• 557 S. Highland St., Memphis (Highland Strip)
• Northwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Perkins Road, Memphis (Poplar Commons)
• 7945 Winchester Road, Suite 101-102, Memphis (Centennial Crossing)
• 1035 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville
• Poplar Avenue and Exeter Road, Germantown
• 253 Goodman Road W., Southaven

 

[JTM1]

The Ford plant hasn't opened yet and Memphis is enjoying the economic wind. 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/33394/memphis-chamber-overview-2023-economy-recession-chances

[smeagolsfree]

I am out of free reads.

[JTM1]

On 1/13/2023 at 6:43 AM, smeagolsfree said:

I am out of free reads.

Apologies.

This is the gist.  

“It took 10 years to recover from the 2008 recession,” Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend said during the event, held at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. “It took only two years to recover from the pandemic.”

The national average for post-pandemic recovery was two and half years, according to Townsend. The Memphis MSA not only recovered faster than the average, it has become a top 20 region for wage growth.

“2023 is going to be our springboard year,” he said.

Townsend added that the area’s pandemic recovery and its development pipeline are positive signs for Memphis. He also said the pending announcement of Ford’s BlueOval City supplier list could be a key catalyst for economic growth this year. 

While Townsend remained bullish on the Memphis economy, McVean Trading and Investment chief economist Michael Drury outlined several signs that a national recession might not be on the way, either.

 

[smeagolsfree]

Thanks, and I hope that is the case!

[Wayward Memphian]

On 12/6/2022 at 6:11 PM, Memphis4ever said:

We have made a few travel lists like this in the past couple of years, people that come here like the authenticity, culture and music.  The city is nice all we really need is some sort of amusement park or waterpark and we have all facets of entertainment covered.  

Say, there's this island that needs a sumthin' sumthin'. But... I digress.

 

Aquarium, Tivoli like collection of rides, revamped River museum with a Soarin' style attraction flying you from Lake Itasca to the Gulf, revamped Amp to 7,500 with some suites, land bridge to Beale St Landing, renovated River Walk, Christmas Market complete with lights a  show tree, restaurants, more botanical appeal, copy what we do here in Fayetteville and have a craft beer fest in Feb with breweries from all over offering samples for a set price and weekly fireworks on Fri or Sat nite at the southern tip.