COMMENT BY
linda from Bartlett, TN
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Memphis, TN
COMMENT
Not the greatest, but not the worst either
I have lived in Washington D.C, Providence R.I., Boston and Memphis. Yes, the summers here are unbearably hot. Yes the city schools are terrible. Yes, everyone has allergy problems. The politicians are corrupt and even comical, and racial tension is higher than anywhere I've ever lived, visited, or read about. But the housing is affordable and commute time is short. We pay no income tax. Utilities and the overall cost of living are low. Many families can afford to have one parent stay at home with the kids. Most people (black and white) are friendly and helpful and would do anything for you. We have a nice zoo, lovely museums, the best minor league baseball park in the country, and the Grizzlies. Memphis has its problems, but overall its a nice community. And you can't beat the barbeque.