Memphis is undesirable
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10/15/2005
I agree with everyone who commented that they do not like Memphis. I am a native, but have lived elsewhere and traveled greatly. I only came back to take care of family and I plan to move away again as soon as possible. Memphis is truly the worst place I have ever been. I can't think of one positive thing to say about it, other than that there are about two weeks in the spring and two weeks in the fall when the weather is perfect. Crime, corrupt politics, racial tension, a terrible education system, rude people, horrible customer service, no outdoor activities, notorious for allergy problems (people who have never had allergies move here and have them), unbearably hot weather in the summer, and gloomy weather in the winter all make for a depressed existence. And worst of all... there is nowhere interesting within comfortable driving distance to get away from all of this for a weekend. Three hours driving in any direction and you are still just in the middle of a bunch of trees with the same hot (summer) or gloomy (winter) weather and nothing to do. Want to go to the beach? Forget about it... nine hour drive, minimum.
Chris | Memphis, TN