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It’s called Memphrica for a reason.
My daughter who has traveled alone all over the world from age 17 up to early 20s including backpacking through southeast Asia by herself, going to Beijing, Mongolia, all by herself told me when she and I spent one night in Memphis on our way across country 10 years ago that it was the only place she’s ever been in her life that she felt unsafe. She said it really spooked her.
If she says it’s dangerous, you better believe it is.
Ten years ago we drove through the north side of Memphis on I-40. I could not get out of the place fast enough. I’ll figure out some other way to head East if I have to go there.
St. Louis is about as bad and calling what they have in Illinois roads is a cruel joke.
Oh my.
Memphis is a special slice of hell on earf !!!
I was in Memphis fro a meeting about 9 years ago, too. I kind of liked the classic city buildings architecture, the Mississippi river views, the vintage streetcars. I regret I did not go the fire museum. Beale Street was kind of cool.
That being said, one of our meeting attendees got mugged one night. No more Memphis meetings, was the decision by the company meeting sponsors. I always felt quite uneasy after dark, and also maintained my situational awareness. I doubt I will ever go back, especially now.