Tennessee’s Legislative Supermajority: Anathema To Democracy Itself
There’s no question, if there ever was one, about the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 10, 2023 | Leadership, State Government | 2
There’s no question, if there ever was one, about the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 4, 2023 | Civil Rights, Leadership | 0
While the country celebrates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is hard for us here to...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 9, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Politics and Government, Shelby County government, State Government | 0
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Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 7, 2023 | Leadership | 1
Ronald (Ron) Anderson Terry, proud Memphian who, as chairman and CEO for First Tennessee Bank for...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 19, 2023 | Civil Rights, Leadership | 0
Upstanders in Memphis Historic Mural It’s hard to think of a more appropriate week when we should...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 12, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Politics and Government, State Government, Tennessee Legislature | 3
Doing the same thing and expecting different results is said to be the definition of insanity....
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 4, 2022 | Federal Government, Federal Policy, Leadership, Trends and Issues | 2
Confidence in American institutions is at a new low, and it’s no wonder. We have seen – and...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 18, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership | 0
The Memphis referendum to end term limits and Mayor Jim Strickland’s flip-flop on whether he would...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 27, 2022 | Economic Development, Leadership | 0
The Robertson era for the Greater Memphis Chamber is coming to a close, ushering in with the new...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 3, 2022 | Arts and Culture, Leadership, Livability | 0
OK, I admit it. I don’t listen to podcasts. It’s not about the podcasts; it’s about me. I don’t...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 18, 2021 | Leadership, Planning and Urban Design | 0
ULI MEMPHIS TAPS TONYA MEEKS, NEW DISTRICT COUNCIL COORDINATOR ULI MEMPHIS SERVES AS CONVENING...
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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.