[Phogge]

One man's opinion. Have a grandson in a Memphis public school, incredibly diverse. Great teachers. Diverse neighborhood, much public spirit. His folks pulled the boy out of a "top" private grammar school that had its head in the 50's. The working class, with many white families, gets along in the neighborhood. Things in Midtown are much more integrated than 10 years ago. It's something to build on. What is still hurting is the overall economy which has been in the toilet for years. I do wish they would fix the sidewalks which need to be safer for little kids as they learn to ride bikes.

[Phogge]

One man's opinion. Have a grandson in a Memphis public school, incredibly diverse. Great teachers. Diverse neighborhood, much public spirit. His folks pulled the boy out of a "top" private grammar school that had its head in the 50's. The working class, with many white families, gets along in the neighborhood. Things in Midtown are much more integrated than 10 years ago. It's something to build on. What is still hurting is the overall economy which has been in the toilet for years. I do wish they would fix the sidewalks which need to be safer for little kids as they learn to ride bikes.