John Branston: New Meaning in the Old Drive to the New Nashville
By John Branston NASHVILLE – A drive on the well-traveled road from Memphis to Nashville may not...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | May 22, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Tennessee Legislature | 1
By John Branston NASHVILLE – A drive on the well-traveled road from Memphis to Nashville may not...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 25, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Criminal Justice, State Government, Tennessee Legislature | 2
The good news is the Tennessee Legislature, especially the super-majority from all the po-dunk...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 13, 2023 | Civil Rights, State Government, Tennessee Legislature | 0
Photo: Servicemen in drag for troops in World War II. The people of Tennessee need higher incomes,...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 6, 2023 | Politics and Government, State Government, Tennessee Legislature | 0
That ruby red group of extremists, the Tennessee Legislature, is in session again. It’s the...
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 | 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 | Aug 16, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Health, Shelby County government, Tennessee Legislature | 0
Thumbnail: With a life or death opportunity to show real leadership, two local legislators instead fuel anger and victimhood for their own political purposes.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 15, 2021 | Education, Tennessee Legislature | 0
Update: The bill described in this post did not reach the Senate floor today and it appears to...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 29, 2021 | Tennessee Legislature | 0
Thumbnail: Governor Bill Lee’s reckless move to allow a permitless carry law for handguns makes Tennessee less safe and more violent. That is, except for his own office where you cannot take a pistol. The move is staggering in its hypocrisy.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 22, 2021 | Tennessee Legislature | 0
Thumbnail: Tennessee Senator Brian Kelsey mixes his elected office with his right wing employer’s agenda in Nashville. Once again, he’s pitching a constitutional amendment as a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 20, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Tennessee Legislature | 1
Let Them Gather If They Want To I stand with...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 17, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Shelby County government, Tennessee Legislature | 1
Earlier, we asked a diverse...
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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.