Although we had a great time in both Memphis and Nashville we noticed huge differences between the two cities.
Memphis is predominantly black, with widespread very poor areas - I've never seen so many payday loan type business, pawn shops etc. and lots of boarded up homes and businesses.
The city centre is a bit run down, despite Beale Street being a thriving visitor area.
Nashville on the other hand is predominantly white and obviously prosperous and thriving. Apart from the downtown area where all the music is, we saw lots of smart new developments and many upmarket neighbourhoods with lots of restaurants & shops etc.
We were only in each place a few days and obviously didn't see everything, so I may be misjudging them - but that's certainly the impression I got.
Memphis is predominantly black, with widespread very poor areas - I've never seen so many payday loan type business, pawn shops etc. and lots of boarded up homes and businesses.
The city centre is a bit run down, despite Beale Street being a thriving visitor area.
Nashville on the other hand is predominantly white and obviously prosperous and thriving. Apart from the downtown area where all the music is, we saw lots of smart new developments and many upmarket neighbourhoods with lots of restaurants & shops etc.
We were only in each place a few days and obviously didn't see everything, so I may be misjudging them - but that's certainly the impression I got.
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