The 50th Anniversary of White Flight
By John Branston There are not likely to be any celebrations or official proclamations, but this...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 28, 2023 | Education, Memphis City Schools | 0
By John Branston There are not likely to be any celebrations or official proclamations, but this...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 11, 2023 | Arts and Culture, Education | 0
A highlight on my annual calendar is the Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken World Contest for high school...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 4, 2023 | Education | 0
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 18 seniors from 10 area private high schools will celebrate their...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 25, 2022 | Economic Development, Education | 0
Median Tennessee Earnings of University of Memphis Graduates, One Year After Graduation Median...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 14, 2022 | Education, State Government | 0
There has been good news and bad news in state government’s war on public schools. First, the good...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 11, 2022 | Education, Shelby County government | 0
By Jimmie Covington The combined weighted average daily attendance (WFTEADA) in the Shelby County...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 29, 2022 | Education | 0
Enrollment 106,988 – Memphis Shelby Schools 81,407 – Davidson County Schools 43,273...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 24, 2022 | Education, State Government | 0
Soon, the White supermajority of the Tennessee Legislature will yet again interfere in a local...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 14, 2022 | Economic Development, Education | 1
Although most Memphians are focused on whether the University of Memphis will make it into the...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 14, 2022 | Education, State Government, Talent, Tennessee Legislature | 2
Governor Bill Lee’s attack on academic freedom at the University of Memphis begs the...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 29, 2021 | Civil Rights, Education | 0
Thumbnail: The University of Memphis’Athletics Department made a serious misstep when it signed a contract with a right wing radio station spewing vitriol about African Americans, Black Lives Matter, and more.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 27, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Education, Health, Memphis City Schools, Shelby County government | 0
The following is the Moral Budget Proposal submitted to Memphis and Shelby County Governments by...
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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, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy. Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis 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 solves 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.