7 Stunning Qualities That Make Memphis One of a Kind

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7 Stunning Qualities That Make Memphis One of a Kind

Chris ClothierBusiness Member
Rental Property Investor · memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes

7 Stunning Qualities That Make Memphis One of a Kind....

It is no secret that the owner of a company called Memphis Invest would love the city, but Memphis also bears the brunt of its fair share of knocks.  You can find good and bad in any city, but this is a list of a few things that we find particularly awesome about the city!

There are plenty of bad things about every city and our city has its' share of crap to fix. But it is a fantastic city to live in and CAN BE a great city to invest in.

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Alex CraigBusiness Member
Real Estate Professional · Memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Chris, I have lived here all my life and have come to the conclusion the only ones that knock Memphis or those that either don't really do anything but go to work and return home or have failed in one way or another and want to blame the city.  As a family, we always have something to do: Levit Shell, Zoo, Children's Museum, Redbirds, Tigers, Grizzlies, Bass Pro, Peabody, Shelby Farms, Botanic Gardens and all the fall festivals, Memphis in May, not to mention the community/school we are in.  For date night, there is so much to do: Overton Square, Cooper-Young, downtime dining scene (Flight is our favorite), Orpheum, Grizzlies, concerts, not to mention the dining scene, especially what has popped up on Brookhaven Circle.  The development of the Pyramid into Bass Pro, development of Overton Square and Crosstown is a game changer for that area.  There have been distinct periods that I recall where Memphis was booming: 1. Peabody Place development that redeveloped the area just before South Main with shopping, entertainment and dining. 2. Building of Fed Ex Forum and now 3. all the development around the city, including the expansion and relocation of several major name businesses you mentioned in your blog.

The geography of the city is not only great for the logistics business here, but there are also so many great weekend trips within a short drive of here: New Orleans, St. Louis, Nashville, Little Rock, Pickwick, Heber or whatever your favorite lake spot is and East TN. Not to mention a one day trip to Oxford, MS in the fall for a game in the grove and dining in the square afterwards. 

Something else that has amazed me is all the custom building and home renovations from Highland to 240 through the White Station / Walnut Grove corridor.  I can't recall a time where the economy in Memphis was better. 

The only bad thing I can say is my complete disdain of Delta Airlines.  But at least some other Airlines are coming to town and that will improve once the economic impact of these business relocations & expansions are felt.

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  • Douglas SkipworthBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · Memphis, TN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Chris Clothier,

    Thank you for sharing this awesome article about our great city!

    Like you, I'm so glad to call Memphis home!

    I didn't actually hyperlink the resources below, but I would highly encourage anyone interested in Memphis to google and use them to learn more about what's going on in the Bluff City.

    Memphis Daily News


    Shelby Co. Assessor

    Shelby Co. Register

    WKNO - Behind the Headlines

    Memphis Business Journal

    Memphis Investors Group

    Chandler Reports

    Thanks again!

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  • Alex CraigBusiness Member
    Real Estate Professional · Memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Chris, I have lived here all my life and have come to the conclusion the only ones that knock Memphis or those that either don't really do anything but go to work and return home or have failed in one way or another and want to blame the city.  As a family, we always have something to do: Levit Shell, Zoo, Children's Museum, Redbirds, Tigers, Grizzlies, Bass Pro, Peabody, Shelby Farms, Botanic Gardens and all the fall festivals, Memphis in May, not to mention the community/school we are in.  For date night, there is so much to do: Overton Square, Cooper-Young, downtime dining scene (Flight is our favorite), Orpheum, Grizzlies, concerts, not to mention the dining scene, especially what has popped up on Brookhaven Circle.  The development of the Pyramid into Bass Pro, development of Overton Square and Crosstown is a game changer for that area.  There have been distinct periods that I recall where Memphis was booming: 1. Peabody Place development that redeveloped the area just before South Main with shopping, entertainment and dining. 2. Building of Fed Ex Forum and now 3. all the development around the city, including the expansion and relocation of several major name businesses you mentioned in your blog.

    The geography of the city is not only great for the logistics business here, but there are also so many great weekend trips within a short drive of here: New Orleans, St. Louis, Nashville, Little Rock, Pickwick, Heber or whatever your favorite lake spot is and East TN. Not to mention a one day trip to Oxford, MS in the fall for a game in the grove and dining in the square afterwards. 

    Something else that has amazed me is all the custom building and home renovations from Highland to 240 through the White Station / Walnut Grove corridor.  I can't recall a time where the economy in Memphis was better. 

    The only bad thing I can say is my complete disdain of Delta Airlines.  But at least some other Airlines are coming to town and that will improve once the economic impact of these business relocations & expansions are felt.

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    Rental Property Investor · memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Douglas Skipworth:

    @Chris Clothier,

    Thank you for sharing this awesome article about our great city!

    Like you, I'm so glad to call Memphis home!

    I didn't actually hyperlink the resources below, but I would highly encourage anyone interested in Memphis to google and use them to learn more about what's going on in the Bluff City.

    Memphis Daily News


    Shelby Co. Assessor

    Shelby Co. Register

    WKNO - Behind the Headlines

    Memphis Business Journal

    Memphis Investors Group

    Chandler Reports

    Thanks again!

     Edit your post and hyperlink them on here if you would like!  These are great resources and to be completely fair, hyperlink yourself if it is not already.  We all need to be honest about our city and the way an investor should go about researching and investing here and the more data we can share...everyone wins.  We are all doing business and most, if not all, on here are doing it very well, so share away.

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  • Chris ClothierBusiness Member
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    Rental Property Investor · memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    @Alex Craig - 

    You mentioned some awesome places in Memphis!  How about the complete turn around over in the Broad district?  Another huge win for those that like the real soul of a city like Memphis.  

    I am really proud of our city and my company.  But I also like to see other entrepreneurs and companies, those in our industry and even those outside of it, who are thriving and not only helping the city, but also helping real estate investors.  

    Big thanks to you and @Douglas Skipworth for jumping on here and throwing out some comments and sharing!  I look forward to others doing the same.  We are all part of a story that makes Memphis great and I know we are all proud of the way we serve our clients. Best of luck to you guys - 

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  • Alex CraigBusiness Member
    Real Estate Professional · Memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Chris Clothier  I forgot all about Broad district.  We ate at Bounty recently, really good and great atmosphere. 

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  • Alex CraigBusiness Member
    Real Estate Professional · Memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Chris Clothier Looks like we are # 1 in something else.  Sports fans with the best Grammar!

    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/12/grammar-rankings-e...

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  • Douglas SkipworthBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · Memphis, TN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Alex Craig,

    That is hilarious about our grammar!

    @Chris Clothier,

    I was too late to edit the original post, but here are the links for everyone who needs/wants them.

    Personally, I use most of these sites every day as a real estate investor.

    Thanks,

    Memphis Daily News

    http://www.memphisdailynews.com/

    Shelby Co. Trustee

    https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/

    Shelby Co. Assessor

    https://www.assessor.shelby.tn.us/content.aspx

    Shelby Co. Register

    http://register.shelby.tn.us/

    WKNO - Behind the Headlines

    http://video.wkno.org/show/behind-headlines/

    Memphis Business Journal

    http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/

    Memphis Investors Group

    http://www.memphisinvestorsgroup.com/

    Chandler Reports

    http://www.chandlerreports.com/Site/Default.asp

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    Memphis, TN · Member since 2015 · 43 posts · 27 votes
    10y

    This list is spot on. As a prodigal daughter who just returned to the city (big ups to Midtown!) after living 10 years in Desoto County, MS, I am glad to be back. There is so much good with this city and the list of major employers (FedEx, AutoZone, St Jude, etc.) does not disappoint. Cost of living is really low compared to other metro areas so housing is affordable.

    Yes - she is a little rough around the edges but you take the good with the bad and try to improve the latter. Grit and grind, baby!

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