Brooke Bernhardt me-retweet
My 2nd trip to Memphis is almost over and Iโve again really enjoyed my time here. So I felt the need to say something, especially after what LeBron said today.
This city often gets a very bad rep and Iโve experienced that myself. Players shitting on it, media saying itโs dangerous, people asking me why Iโd go here because I wouldnโt be safe, Iโve heard it all. All those people couldnโt be more wrong.
This is a city very different from other โtypical American citiesโ. Memphis has itโs own identity, an identity that makes it special. Memphis is a very warm and welcoming city. From the second my first trip started last year Iโve felt welcomed by the people. In the Fedexforum, on the streets, in the airport, in my hotel. My experiences have been nothing but positive. Not once have I felt unsafe or anything remotely close to it, not in my week long stay last year and also not in my almost 2 week long stay this year.
Now of course every city has its weaknesses and room for improvement. And thatโs where I have to give a lot of credit to the mayor and the people who run this city. Even in the year between my trips there has been clear improvement. The streets are cleaner, thereโs roadwork being done and downtown is noticeably more lively compared to last year.
Donโt let people who have never been here tell you what and how this city is. Memphis is a unique and beautiful city, Memphis is Memphis. I have truly loved my time here and I canโt wait to keep coming back in the future. But first one more game against Toronto tomorrow.
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