To prime the pump for our “suggestion box” feature, here’s a question for your consideration:
If you were recruiting someone to move to Memphis and you only had a couple of hours to convince that person, where would you take him/her? Why?
As we said yesterday, we welcome your recommendations on a variety of subject, but we toss this one out to see if it generates any ideas from you.
Cooper-Young. I would show them how much house they could get for their money, show them the variety of restaurants and shops within walking distance and how well-kept the neighborhood happened to be.
ReplyDeleteTrolley Ride !!!!
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ReplyDeleteA ride down Walnut Grove Rd out east. It's not my style of hood, but in spring it's gorgeous.
Sorry to be a blog hog this week, but I'll throw out something else to be looked at: the city cab situation. It is unbelievably broken. Twenty to thirty dollars for a cab ride from the airport to downtown? Not being able to hail a cab? Having to wait up to ninety minutes after calling for one?
ReplyDeleteIsn't there a Cab Commission that artificially limits cab licenses to keep profits high and competition non-existent? Take 'em to the Mississippi and let 'em have a swim.
Downtown. Then again, you'd have to 'splain the Pyramid.
ReplyDeleteThe Zoo. We have an awesome zoo.
I would take them to the Flying Saucer on Friday night because you've got a vibrant bar with Beale Street down the way and Peabody Place just across the street. A good, vibrant experience.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Madison or Peabody rooftop parties could be good. They're not my scene, but they can be fun and the views are outstanding.
Finally, a Redbirds game. We forget how great that stadium is. Also, I would get them to try the Rendevous BBQ nachos, a treat you can't find at most ball parks.
HarborTown for recruiting, Winchester/Bill Morris Parkway from Southwind to Collierville FedEx for reality tour.
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ReplyDeleteI would take them on a walk through Midtown ending at Central BBQ; good food and a beer on the patio. Then end anywhere in Midtown for good music. Hopefully finding Snowglobe or Clanky's Nub playing.
ReplyDeleteI love the uniqueness and diversity of Cooper Young, and also second the South Main idea.
ReplyDeleteWe recently entertained a visiting artist for a few days. It turned out that what impressed her most were the more casual, "everyday" spots like Soul Fish, P&H, and Fino's.
agree with anon: wild bill's for sure. that place sold ME on memphis - after i already lived here!
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