I moved to Memphis 10 years ago from NYC. Memphis is a lot of potential. However, it lacks strong leadership. They don't take quality of life crimes seriously. Therefore the city residents suffer.
I lived in Memphis all my life until i move about 2 yrs ago. Memphis property taxes are low and it does not take long to commute. The riverfront is nice and the bridge from downtown Memphis to West Memphis you can walk over is nice. Yes people in memphis go hard for the Grizzlies. The lack of opportunity is not good and most of the jobs are temp service provided. Absolutely right the transport service is not good you will definitely need a car. If anyone have to live their stay in Olive Branch or Arlington or Bartlett especially if you have kid's. Memphis schools are not that great but there are some amazing teachers their. Oh yeah purchase a gun in case well you know just be safe when having one and in your home with kid's. If you not actually from their don't go there unless you really know the people's ijs...the food is great in Memphis and some people down to earth and real humble. The cost of living is affordable and there is a lot of small black own business.
The cons are living there, your pros are leaving. Driving through?. Stop 20 miles out, gas up, check tires, then drive through not stopping for anything, even for a flat tire.... no, thank you.
I enjoyed my 2 years in Memphis, but the city needs serious help from lawmakers, and that is why I am leaving soon. If Memphis decided to act strongly to curb Black Criminality, the city would start BOOMING. That is the cancer eating at Memphis' soul, and the ONLY reason people do not move here in droves. I learned this by actually talking to black people in my community. They know the truth. Sadly, the local lawmakers are not intellectually honest enough to admit this, and only pretend to care.
@@younginsane90 intellectual honesty is a tough pill to swallow, but everyone and their mother knows why Memphis is in the top 5 most dangerous cities in the US.
Do people a favor and let people who say they are suffering from sinuses during the summer, tell them to get allergy medicine. Memphians, a former one sharing this, get sinus and allergy mixed up. Many suffer all summer taking the wrong medicine. A northerner hip me to it who moved to Memphis.
I lived in Memphis when I was in 4th and 5th grade. I still remember Little Flower School and all of my friends there. Loved loved Memphis. Took a plane that stopped in Memphis on my way back home to Chicago one time. The plane flew right over the Memphis /Arkansas bridge as it was getting dark. Beautiful sight!!
Thank you for your upbeat perspective on Memphis it really is a place with a good heart..some amenities & just needs a little tlc to be on the next upswing
@@veranewsome7728 38127 is the Raleigh area. Raleigh is between Frayser (hood) and Bartlett(Good). Raleigh has some good spots its pretty hit or miss. I wouldn’t live there but if you can I would live in Bartlett or Millington which is the next town up & its nice. Hope this helps.
@@tjzofficial1 I appreciate this I just have so many questions. I have lived in NYC all my life 29 years and I’m a bit nervous. I don’t want to go from one terrible city to another.
The total population in the Memphis area is about 1.2mm. The city proper is about 650k. Memphis can be a great city but there is a weak criminal justice system. Crime and violence really hurts the city's ability to thrive as it should.
The Memphis suburbs are very, very, different than living in the city limits of Memphis. Collierville, Germantown, Bartlett, Arlington are upscale incorporated cities with their own highly trained, efficient, police and fire departments. Crime is low in those areas with excellent schools. Homes in the suburbs are generally from $400,000 up to million dollar mansions. No state income tax, property taxes in the suburbs are low compared to other similar size communities. No reason to even go into Memphis City limits unless your work requires it. Memphis has an NBA team. The University of Memphis sports teams are often nationally ranked. Winter consists of one or two snowfalls nothing like living in a Northern state. I know because I was born and raised in NW Indiana. Memphis weather nothing like that. The city of Memphis and Shelby county have crime problems but the suburban cities don’t. I lived in Germantown for 23 years moved to Collierville 22 years ago. I’ve never been a victim of crime and feel absolutely safe living in the suburbs.
It definitely depends where you live in the City, but I tell people on the safe side, invest in a generator! Unfortunately the infrastructure is worse in some areas than others.
Seasons are everywhere in 🇺🇸 America. Spring is still cool, Summer is hot and humid. Beautiful weather, lakes, and rivers are inviting at this time of year. Autumn is cooler and more windy. Winter has its very distinctive climate change. Sometimes a little snow here and there, depending on where you are in Tennessee. It's all about a beautiful state and the quiet life.
Thanks for your comment Carol. I was coming from the perspective of being a Native Houstonian. I was just home last month and it was humid and hot. Certainly not a Winter & Thanksgiving in Houston is hot sometimes. I appreciate being able to experience all 4 seasons here in Memphis. 🙂
Hii just arrived to Memphis, im shock about the amount of houses we checked and still we can't find one that is not dirty and smelling like weed and cigarettes..any advice where to go?
I'm from Memphis, but I now live in Batesville, MS. Its a hour away from Memphis and 25 minutes away from Oxford MS where the University of Mississippi Ole MISS is located. I actually love it here. Its safe and very peaceful. There are decent restaurants and choices for shopping. The people here are very friendly and easygoing. If I need anything in the city, Memphis is just an hour drive away. Most of everything I need is in Oxford MS, though, so I have no need to come to Memphis often. Most people who live here are afraid of Memphis due to all of the crime they see on the news. The farthest they will drive is Southaven.
I’d like to buy a few houses in Memphis or a multi family. I’d like to provide them to supportive housing. How are the rental laws and I wonder how much these agencies pay for room rentals and house rentals
Humidity over dry heat any day. Did basic training in Oklahoma in 2011 and that was definitely an eye opener for a youngster leaving Alabama for the first time. It brung one of my battles to her knees at 6am in the morning.
😢 I completely understand and especially when you are relocating from another city as have I. There are also suburbs outside of Memphis proper and depending on where you'll be, Mississippi suburbs are pretty close as well! I'll be posting more videos on the different areas but definitely reach out if you want to talk in further detail. I'd love to help you navigate that journey. 🙂 901 213 7407
It's not horrible. Live in a nicer area (not saying expensive area) and crime will be something you only mostly see on the news which is filled with bad news and not much good news. The food is top-tier too.
@@dougcollins8232 East Memphis has nicer areas that's close to Olive Branch and Germantown. Harbor Town is a nicer area. Like the creator said, the outskirts are nicer too such as the two I've already named plus Southaven, Collierville, and Cordova is also nicer than the high crime places that you may be thinking of.
Check out my latest video about the Lofts at South Bluffs. It's a community of beautiful lofts that are downtown. It's gated with on-site security, walkable, (next to Main Street and Tom Lee Park) and has great amenities! if you have any more questions, you can reach me directly at 901 213 7407 or residememphis@gmail.com. 🙂
Hello. I remember that I passed through some parts of Memphis before, and they have a feeling of a ghost town. I did not see that many people in the areas Do you know why?
Hi! Very interesting. You might have been passing through some of the more impoverished areas where you'll see some boarded up houses & it can give that impression but in general, it's a pretty busy city. 🙂
I moved to Memphis 10 years ago from NYC. Memphis is a lot of potential. However, it lacks strong leadership. They don't take quality of life crimes seriously. Therefore the city residents suffer.
I want more property in Memphis. I live in nyc. I wonder how much and reliable a renter would be
Pro: If you can survive in Memphis, you can survive anywhere.
Con: I said IF you survive Memphis
I lived in Memphis all my life until i move about 2 yrs ago. Memphis property taxes are low and it does not take long to commute. The riverfront is nice and the bridge from downtown Memphis to West Memphis you can walk over is nice. Yes people in memphis go hard for the Grizzlies. The lack of opportunity is not good and most of the jobs are temp service provided. Absolutely right the transport service is not good you will definitely need a car. If anyone have to live their stay in Olive Branch or Arlington or Bartlett especially if you have kid's. Memphis schools are not that great but there are some amazing teachers their. Oh yeah purchase a gun in case well you know just be safe when having one and in your home with kid's. If you not actually from their don't go there unless you really know the people's ijs...the food is great in Memphis and some people down to earth and real humble. The cost of living is affordable and there is a lot of small black own business.
You forgot car break ins and car theft and a lot of them reckless drivers stolen cars
Good idea for the filtered water. Sometimes ya can’t trust MLGW.
Oml
One of the pros about Memphis is you’re allowed to leave with your life if you’re lucky.😂
WARNING STAY AWAY!! RUN FOR Y LIFE😅
The cons are living there, your pros are leaving. Driving through?. Stop 20 miles out, gas up, check tires, then drive through not stopping for anything, even for a flat tire.... no, thank you.
Greatest advice here
@reallynaw1365 Stop with the BS!! Your not from here nor have you ever lived here.
I enjoyed my 2 years in Memphis, but the city needs serious help from lawmakers, and that is why I am leaving soon. If Memphis decided to act strongly to curb Black Criminality, the city would start BOOMING. That is the cancer eating at Memphis' soul, and the ONLY reason people do not move here in droves. I learned this by actually talking to black people in my community. They know the truth.
Sadly, the local lawmakers are not intellectually honest enough to admit this, and only pretend to care.
Woah that sounds pretty racist
@@younginsane90 intellectual honesty is a tough pill to swallow, but everyone and their mother knows why Memphis is in the top 5 most dangerous cities in the US.
@YoungInsane coincidentally, all top 10 most dangerous cities in America are labeled as such due to Black Criminality.
@@dima_r6 so white people don't commit crime in Memphis?!
Laws has nothing to do with lack of High Paying Jobs and lack of Competent Schools.
No traffic I’m jealous 😂 Nashville u will sit in traffic for hours!
This video is about Memphis, not Nashville. 🙂
Horrible traffic !!
Do people a favor and let people who say they are suffering from sinuses during the summer, tell them to get allergy medicine. Memphians, a former one sharing this, get sinus and allergy mixed up. Many suffer all summer taking the wrong medicine. A northerner hip me to it who moved to Memphis.
Good tip!
I lived in Memphis when I was in 4th and 5th grade. I still remember Little Flower School and all of my friends there. Loved loved Memphis. Took a plane that stopped in Memphis on my way back home to Chicago one time. The plane flew right over the Memphis /Arkansas bridge as it was getting dark. Beautiful sight!!
Love that you have such fond memories of Memphis! 🙂
Thank you for your upbeat perspective on Memphis it really is a place with a good heart..some amenities & just needs a little tlc to be on the next upswing
How is the area code 38127? And which part of Memphis is this in?
@@veranewsome7728 38127 is the Raleigh area. Raleigh is between Frayser (hood) and Bartlett(Good). Raleigh has some good spots its pretty hit or miss. I wouldn’t live there but if you can I would live in Bartlett or Millington which is the next town up & its nice. Hope this helps.
@@tjzofficial1 I appreciate this I just have so many questions. I have lived in NYC all my life 29 years and I’m a bit nervous. I don’t want to go from one terrible city to another.
Memphis is one big circle, lived there a few Years back.
Yep, it is!
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Great Video.
Random* I really love the bicycle culture in Memphis. There are many bike lanes and many more bike groups around the city.
Good to know about that hidden gem in the city! 🙂
They went from worst to most improved for cycling a few years back
The total population in the Memphis area is about 1.2mm. The city proper is about 650k. Memphis can be a great city but there is a weak criminal justice system. Crime and violence really hurts the city's ability to thrive as it should.
Agree!
240 sometimes looks like the Indy 500.
Haha yep!
Get a cap busted in ya AZZ on 240 Matt
It looks like Mumbai, India with all of the potholes too 🇮🇳
Oh totally agree !!
The Memphis suburbs are very, very, different than living in the city limits of Memphis. Collierville, Germantown, Bartlett, Arlington are upscale incorporated cities with their own highly trained, efficient, police and fire departments. Crime is low in those areas with excellent schools.
Homes in the suburbs are generally from $400,000 up to million dollar mansions. No state income tax, property taxes in the suburbs are low compared to other similar size communities.
No reason to even go into Memphis City limits unless your work requires it. Memphis has an NBA team. The University of Memphis sports teams are often nationally ranked. Winter consists of one or two snowfalls nothing like living in a Northern state. I know because I was born and raised in NW Indiana. Memphis weather nothing like that.
The city of Memphis and Shelby county have crime problems but the suburban cities don’t. I lived in Germantown for 23 years moved to Collierville 22 years ago. I’ve never been a victim of crime and feel absolutely safe living in the suburbs.
Well Said!
The storms situations be so bad power go out if it's a light rain alot of places
It definitely depends where you live in the City, but I tell people on the safe side, invest in a generator! Unfortunately the infrastructure is worse in some areas than others.
Lots of CONS in Memphis.
As in "Convicts"...
😂😂😂
@steelcastle5616 You must be one of them.
@@tiardrabrown8388 Yep...maybe we can meet up at a Church's Chicken, get a three-piece and a biscuit, and live long enough to eat it.
Seasons are everywhere in 🇺🇸 America. Spring is still cool, Summer is hot and humid. Beautiful weather, lakes, and rivers are inviting at this time of year. Autumn is cooler and more windy. Winter has its very distinctive climate change. Sometimes a little snow here and there, depending on where you are in Tennessee. It's all about a beautiful state and the quiet life.
Thanks for your comment Carol. I was coming from the perspective of being a Native Houstonian. I was just home last month and it was humid and hot. Certainly not a Winter & Thanksgiving in Houston is hot sometimes.
I appreciate being able to experience all 4 seasons here in Memphis. 🙂
Hii just arrived to Memphis, im shock about the amount of houses we checked and still we can't find one that is not dirty and smelling like weed and cigarettes..any advice where to go?
Go to the outskirts, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Collierville, Lakeland
Heard “no traffic” in the first minute. I don’t even have to finish the video, I’m sold.
I'm from Memphis, but I now live in Batesville, MS. Its a hour away from Memphis and 25 minutes away from Oxford MS where the University of Mississippi Ole MISS is located. I actually love it here. Its safe and very peaceful. There are decent restaurants and choices for shopping. The people here are very friendly and easygoing. If I need anything in the city, Memphis is just an hour drive away. Most of everything I need is in Oxford MS, though, so I have no need to come to Memphis often. Most people who live here are afraid of Memphis due to all of the crime they see on the news. The farthest they will drive is Southaven.
@@CyberE_TV Really good info for people to know! Thanks for watching!
I Wish we had some kind of lite rail systems here
cold tap water hit but juss fresh out the tap wouldn’t really recommend 😭
Hi Tasha it’s been awhile still thinking about moving that way
@@smoothsam7 wonderful! Reach out when ready! 🙂
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Hi, I'm looking forward to moving into Memphis. Would need your support in this, please. How can we connect?
Hi Fouad. You can email me at residememphis@gmail.com.
you forgot to mention the high crime rate. Why ??
When she said unequipped for weather I laughed cause it's true and raining right now lol
So true lol!
I’d like to buy a few houses in Memphis or a multi family. I’d like to provide them to supportive housing. How are the rental laws and I wonder how much these agencies pay for room rentals and house rentals
What about crime? Is that a pro or con? lol
Crime anywhere is a con 🙂
@@livinginmemphistnnow our crime is crazy
Glad I watched this video. Im a born and raised Texan considering to move to my boyfriends hometown, which is Memphis!
Hi, my fellow Texan!! 🤠
Do NOT move to Memphis. Read the local news.
Humidity over dry heat any day. Did basic training in Oklahoma in 2011 and that was definitely an eye opener for a youngster leaving Alabama for the first time. It brung one of my battles to her knees at 6am in the morning.
Da pros : cheap liquor and guns and pills
Da cons: get a cap busted in ya AZZ MF quick.
🤣🤣
Yep you a White Boy!!
We need more riverfront and lakefront homes in an affordable range. Want to live by the water but cannot afford to
A lot of midtown homes have basements which are great for tornado shelters
Power issue must be fixed if XAI is moving there
We live in Charlotte and jobs are relocating to Memphis and I’m devastated.. I really don’t want to come 😩😩 I’ve heard horrible things…
😢 I completely understand and especially when you are relocating from another city as have I. There are also suburbs outside of Memphis proper and depending on where you'll be, Mississippi suburbs are pretty close as well! I'll be posting more videos on the different areas but definitely reach out if you want to talk in further detail. I'd love to help you navigate that journey. 🙂
901 213 7407
Stay where you at. Us working people are leaving the city in the hands of the killers and carjackers.
It's not horrible. Live in a nicer area (not saying expensive area) and crime will be something you only mostly see on the news which is filled with bad news and not much good news. The food is top-tier too.
@@mswilkins16 name one nice area in memphis?
@@dougcollins8232 East Memphis has nicer areas that's close to Olive Branch and Germantown. Harbor Town is a nicer area. Like the creator said, the outskirts are nicer too such as the two I've already named plus Southaven, Collierville, and Cordova is also nicer than the high crime places that you may be thinking of.
Where is a safe place to live that has a downtown feel no subs please moving to work
Check out my latest video about the Lofts at South Bluffs.
It's a community of beautiful lofts that are downtown. It's gated with on-site security, walkable, (next to Main Street and Tom Lee Park) and has great amenities!
if you have any more questions, you can reach me directly at 901 213 7407 or residememphis@gmail.com. 🙂
@@livinginmemphistn thank you !
@@livinginmemphistn I was looking for apartment complexes rather than buying a house or a condo at the moment, until I get a feel of how the city is
Hello. I remember that I passed through some parts of Memphis before, and they have a feeling of a ghost town. I did not see that many people in the areas Do you know why?
Hi! Very interesting. You might have been passing through some of the more impoverished areas where you'll see some boarded up houses & it can give that impression but in general, it's a pretty busy city. 🙂
You a lie!! Just wanted to say something it's a City dummy it's plenty people.