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Faith's review of Memphis Tennessee
Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Memphis, Tennessee? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Memphis?
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In Memphis the weather is pretty cold in the winter, but not TOO cold and pretty warm in the summer with a lot of humidity. I love the weather there.Tornadoes happen there, but not too often.
There is a rather higher crime rate here then in a lot of other places. I personally have never been a victim of crime, but I hear about it a lot. It's mostly theft and fighting or assaults. The more 'in' the city you are, the more you hear about it or have the chance of being caught up in a crime happening.Benjestown, Giles Town, Covington Pike, Bolen Huse Rd, Fisherville, Eads, E Shelby Dr, Forest Hill Irene Rd, Pisgah Heights and West Junction I believe are the best areas in Memphis. The homes are nicer then in the city, and the crime is a LOT lower. The majority of people who live here are a mix of black and whites, I don't think one area is much different then the others when it comes to race.

Thomas St, Millington Rd, Chelsea Ave, Warford St, Winchester Rd, Airways Blvd, Elvis Presley Blvd and Dolan Dr, I'd just stay away from those area's if you've never been to Memphis. The crime rate soars in those places!
The ethnic race here is mainly black & white. A lot of people visit Memphis, so a lot of people are pretty happy to be there, either visiting, or living because of its historical mark on the map for music and there is always plenty to do!

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Downtown Memphis is a blast. Especially if you appreciate the heritage of this old town. If you visit, you should go to the Beale Street Entertainment District. That place alone will keep you busy for days!


I would have to say some of the best restaurants in my opinion are Hog and Hominy, even though I can't stand hominy, they serve a lot of other stuff, but it's real southern food. I love it. Then there is Sweet Grass, and Folks Folly Prime Steak House, and Cafe Society. All good places and highly recommended if you want to go visit.
I could be way off here, but I think the schools could be a lot better then they are! I know I am not the only adult that thinks this, in fact, many many parents think the schools are horrible here.Yes, there are opportunities for singles because Memphis is not a small place, and there are a lot of people who not only live there, but there are a lot of chances to meet that special someone when the weather warms up and all the tourists from other states come to hang out and visit.
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It isn't usually quiet all the time, especially if your right in the city and its a weekend. The further out of the city, the quieter.Cordova, Germantown, Marion, Millington, and West Memphis are all pretty popular areas around Memphis, and have a lot of different things people can do if they live close by, or want to visit Memphis or its surrounding little towns. In all of them, you will find a mixture of music events, food, or historical land marks.
I would have to say the Methodist Hospitals of Memphis are the very best.
The Beale Street Entertainment District, and W.C. Handy Park. These places alone are the best, and will keep you entertained for days with music of all kinds, amazing foods, shops, it is a blast especially in the summer time.
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Personally, I love it here. I love the weather in all seasons, and when it comes to music, it has always been a part of my life and passion so I appreciate this place. It's not a small place, unless you go on the outside parts of Memphis, then it gets a little mellower and people, even more friendly.
   
Silas Brunk's review of Memphis Tennessee
Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Memphis, Tennessee? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Memphis?
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Overall Memphis has a good climate, just right in the summer and not too cold in the winter.This is the most dangerous city I have ever visited in my entire entire life. I got lost and ended up on the wrong side of town. Well more less every side of town in this city is the wrong side of town (except the downtown). my car got stopped by three thugs who demanded I give them 100 dollars. Luckily i drove away without incident and got back on the main road.I don't think there is any good part of town in this city. The entire city is crime ridden and dangerous. Memphis in run down and smells like a septic tank. The hoese are in need of repair and the city has high unemployment.After being near robed and car jacked I had no intention on staying in this city any longer then I had to. My experience I did not find the people nice, but instead I found them to be hostile.
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Run down, closed and abandon strip malls.None, better to pack and lunch and keep driving until you reach Nashville.I seen only one public school that looked third world. The school buses were 1970s models and building must have been at least 100 years old and falling apart.I wouldn't recommend venturing out anywhere in this city on a Friday night in search of a date without bring along a bottle of mace.
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Gunshot sounds, blazing music coming from residential homes and squealing of tires as robbers run off in their get away car.Nashville and Knoxville are much better, they are cleaner and more educated. Memphis is the literal armpit of Tennessee.A private first aid kid packed in ones own car would be the best medical advise.The farmland on the outskirts of the city were pleasant and a breath of fresh air.
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I felt like I was driving through a war zone. I did not have a good impression of this city in any way. The infrastructure is in decay. The city itself has a rotten smell in the air. The vibe of the city is depressing and negative.   
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