I had the misfortune to be required to attend a technical meeting in Detroit. The “atmosphere” scared the crap out of me. I can’t imagine what Baltimore and Memphis must be like.
And I say that as a Louisiana native who has been to New Orleans frequently.
Before I retired our employer had a few meetings in Baltimore.
A few blocks from the hotel was all it took..and the locals stared at you like you were going to be their next snack.