Blues Blogging
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Feb 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Feb 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Feb 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
While we’ve talked often on the show about sustainability, there are two related topics that haven’t had much attention: cycling as an alternative means of transportation and landscaping using sustainable...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Feb 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
It must be easy being Shelby County Commissioner Wyatt Bunker. He never really has to be for anything or offer any real solutions. Instead, he just engages in his dependable political pandering: No tax increases, cut the fat,...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the latest...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
Memphis Mayor Willie W. Herenton has now taken the new stadium off the front burner, and in its place, he’s now put forth an idea equally vexing – another expansion for the Memphis Cook Convention Center or a new...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a show of support for the International Blues Challenge that we spotlighted last week, Chuck Porter of WEVL fame is posting updates here from the IBC, one of this city’s signature music events. Here’s the first,...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, it seems like the board of commissioners for Memphis City Schools finds it hard to take a step in the right direction without first shooting themselves in the foot. That was certainly the case with its recent decision...
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Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis. Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, City Journal columnist at Memphis magazine, author of two books and a museum exhibition, and consultant on public policy and strategic planning. He has written articles for MLK50, The Commercial Appeal, and USA Today. The blog was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal said it “provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solve the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas.” If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.