Death of Midtown

Yesterday there was a letter talking about the death of Midtown Memphis. In previous posts I have written about this area. While the area has fallen to disrepair I disagree with the premise that Midtown Memphis is dead and that we should have a death march for it today.

Actually Midtown Memphis needs to have a Mayoral administration in the city that will lead it well and lead it to revitaliation. There is so much that Midtown has to offer to the citizens of Memphis. The writer spoke of the last Union Avenue Mansion which has been occupied for over 100 years by the Nineteenth Century Club. Yes the building does need a great deal of repair ... and there have been efforts in the past to bring the building back to life. The building is still a stately old mansion and there is so much that can be appreciated in the building.

My Mom over 40 years ago was very involved with the 19th Centruy Club. They worked hard to maintain the building. The biggest problem that they have encountered over the years. They sold the ballroom years ago where many of a Memhis Prom and coming out party was held. It has been a Taco Bell, a Chicken place and I can't tell you what it is now.

We are losing our history in Midtown but it will come back. I have great faith in Mayor A.C. Wharton to do the right thing for the city. Mayor Wharton, a famiy friend for decades, has demonstrated a love for MEmphis for years and I believe he will do what is best for Midtown.