A History of Memphis’ Most Maligned Street INTRODUCTION Union Avenue. The very name strikes shudders and grumblings among drivers, pedestrians and business owners alike. Today’s…
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Leave it to Memphis to be a city where gas stations are a frequent topic for cocktail party conversations. Ask twelve people their thoughts about…
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This article originally appeared in Volume I, Issue II of StoryBoard Memphis Quarterly in March 2022. Few roads in the United States could be described as “iconic.”…
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The First Comprehensive Plan The previous article on the history of Memphis from its founding in 1819 in our last issue set the stage for…
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Public Draft of Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan Released After two years, nearly 200 public meetings and events, and engagement of over 15,000 residents, the City of Memphis…
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