Tom Lee Park Moves Toward Labor Day Grand Opening
This is an exciting time for Memphis as the soon-to-be-revealed, reimagined Tom Lee Park moves...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 8, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
This is an exciting time for Memphis as the soon-to-be-revealed, reimagined Tom Lee Park moves...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 20, 2023 | Livability, Parks and Greening | 0
After 70 years, it would be reasonable if Memphis Botanic Garden decided it was time to rest on...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 15, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
Note: Every time I write about Tom Lee Park, I get emails questioning my motives and my integrity,...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 13, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Livability, Parks and Greening, Uncategorized | 0
Note: Every time I write about Tom Lee Park, I get emails questioning my motives and my integrity,...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 8, 2022 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
Photo: Tongva Park The reimagination of Tom Lee Park is part of a movement by cities to be smarter...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 31, 2022 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
It is remarkable how Memphis has transformed its riverfront in little more than five years and how...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 24, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Livability, Neighborhoods, Parks and Greening | 5
Memphis has entered into what is arguably an era of great public parks but sadly, it appears...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 29, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Livability, Parks and Greening | 2
The late promoter Bob Kelley was a Memphis legend responsible for creating a lifetime of memories...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 20, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
Memphis City Council will spend time tomorrow listening to a zealous, small group of people...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 19, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Parks and Greening | 0
The Trust for Public Land has published its latest ParkScore annual report about the park systems...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 14, 2022 | Arts and Culture, Parks and Greening | 0
Memphis’ WPA-built band shell in Overton Park has reached back to the 1930s to reclaim its name –...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 18, 2022 | Arts and Culture, City of Memphis Government, Parks and Greening | 0
Memphis has made some monumental decisions and because of it, it’s on the leading edge of a...
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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.