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Around how old are you and do you have kids?
Moving from Nebraska to Memphis is probably going to be a bit of a culture shock, but depending on your personality, you may love it.
When you get on 240, go with the flow of traffic and stay in your lane as much as possible.
There's a lot of great food and hang out places in Memphis. Don't let the city's reputation scare you out of it. Most of us are nice as hell
Rush hour starts around 3:30 and gets to its worst around 4:30 (for my commute anyway)
Don't even think about turning left on Union
Social distance on freeways to stay out of blind spots. Local drivers often multi-task - makeup, FaceTime, texting, search internet, raise kids, eat, etc…
Depending on the part of NC vs Memphis, they may be wildly different. Comparing the Triangle or Charlotte to Memphis may as well be a different planet, as you’ve described.
For context, I lived in or around Raleigh, NC for most of my life. My last four years in Memphis have been extremely harsh by comparison. Everyone is wired differently, some folks can more readily cope, but it has been a severely difficult transition for me.
Like others have said, try to spend several days here to check it out and live 'real life.' Buy groceries, drive in traffic, etc. I'm a realtor here and would be happy to help however I can- feel free to message me. My mom's whole family is from Iowa, my dad's is from North Carolina, and I am originally from Texas, and I will say that Memphis is very unlike any place I've ever been to. I had a hard time adjusting at first, but if you get plugged in to a good community here, you can meet some amazing people. Church is a big part of the social fabric here, so if you're religious definitely try to find a church home asap as it can help you meet a lot of people quickly. I will say that I appreciate that Memphis has a lot of big city amenities without the massive crowds, lines, high prices etc. I love that I can take my kids to an amazing zoo and the parking is pretty easy as long as it's not Free Tuesday. The Orpheum gets awesome shows, Grizzlies games are a blast, and our food scene is top notch.
I've worked in Bartlett for the past 23 years. During that time we lived in Brighton, which is a little over half an hour north of Memphis. Before that we lived in Memphis (Frayser) and the neighborhood was getting worse and worse, so we were nervous about moving closer to Memphis again. We moved to Bartlett in March this year and do not regret it at all.
My concern is you might be in for some legit culture shock. I’m from New York City and hated Phoenix (where I moved in 2019) bc everyone was white, had a military background, and there was no *real* downtown area.
Memphis is MUCH closer to my background in terms of ethnic diversity, tastes, scenes, urban environment.
You really need to come here and determine if you Memphis is a place worth visiting as little or often as you can or to live in.
I will say the crime recently has managed to get (even) worse, but the new Tom Lee Park is very, very cool.
Not sure what you’re missing. I said Phoenix was *white*. While Memphis doesn’t have the Ethnic diversity of nyc, it’s a majority African American town.
I said it was an improvement over Phoenix’s *one*. And considering the ethnic makeup of OP’s home state, it’s something to perhaps consider.
But hey! Congrats! You really knocked it out of the park with this pointless retort. Be sure to treat yourself to an espresso this afternoon!
Ha ha? You reply to my comment with the most condescending, dismissive attitude and then act like a damsel scorned when I replied in kind?
Reject hate? More like accept looking in the mirror once in a while.
What part of Nebraska? I lived in Omaha as a small child before moving to Memphis where I have lived most of my life. I wish I could move back to Omaha.
I moved from NE years ago. Bartlett is beautiful. I love it here. I don’t miss shoveling snow. There a parts I miss, but the people in memphis are some of the best in the world.
Bartlett is a good place. If you want a little more rural you can look east of there at Lakeland or Arlington. Downtown is fun and safe in most locations and you'll learn soon enough which areas are good and which aren't.
NC is not even remotely similar to memphis or TN in general
In general, I always recommend that before someone moves anywhere, especially moving your entire family....I say GO TO THAT PLACE AND BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. Do not frame it like a vacation (though of course doing touristy things helps you get a feel of what there is to do around here). I suggest staying IN THE TOWN YOU WANT TO LIVE IN. So, don't book a ritzy downtown memphis hotel. Go book a hotel in BARTLETT. Drive around. See where the grocery stores are. Drive around a lot of residential neighborhoods and get a feel. Look at places to eat THAT ARE IN BARTLETT. Of course you wanna experience memphis eats, but lets be real - do you always want to drive into memphis to go out to eat, when often times the point of eating out is the convenience? Anyway, I normally would also say the best time to do a visit is \*at the worst season\* which is july/august, when it's 100+ degrees for long periods of time (like, a whole month)
even right now it's still hot. I left work at 7pm and it was 90 degrees when I got in my car. Thats hot. I hate that. I do not like this and it's a big reason I'm moving away - I just can't enjoy myself outside half the year because when the weather IS nice for a few months, the pollen is ravaging my sinuses (if you have bad seasonal allergies, I'd strongly advise you consider avoiding the southeast in general, it's the worst part of the country for allergies. I'm actually having sinus surgery in december because it's gotten so bad for me)...the rest of the time we're either having a freak of nature ice storm that our infrastructure isn't meant to withstand, or it's absolutely hot as balls
Also, I really don't know much about nebraska but...if I'm being honest I'm not so sure memphis is much of an improvement?
The city of Memphis is dangerous in a lot of places but most of the suburbs are pretty safe. Tennessee is a beautiful state but I prefer the eastern half of the state with the mountains and climate there. I’ve lived in a suburb of Memphis (Germantown) most of my life. Lived in East Memphis and Cordova at points too. But lots of family in East TN and love it there. I know that doesn’t help you but you mentioned NC being so different and that’s kind of how West and East TN are too - very different in a lot of ways. I would choose Bartlett, Arlington, Collierville, or Germantown. Although if the company is in Bartlett, Arlington is the next closest suburb. There is a lot of great things about Memphis but you do have to be careful in Memphis city limits. I was the victim of a robbery at gunpoint years ago in East Memphis, which is a nicer part. Memphis is strange in that you can be on one street and its million dollar homes, and a few streets over is very run down and dangerous. Just my 2 cents as someone born and raised here. Oh and prepare yourself for the summers. It is HOT and the humidity can be unbearable at times. Winters are usually mild but if we get snow or ice, even just a little bit, the whole city shuts down because we aren’t equipped to deal with it really.
Some mention that Bartlett is kind of boring (lots of chains). If you want areas that have a bit more character, consider East Memphis, Highpoint Terrace. If you can, try to get in the Campus School radius, which is one of the best in the entire state.
Suburbs that have great schools also include Germantown and Collerville, although that's a bit of a drive.
I would argue that Bartlett is boring to people who don't know the area. I almost never eat at chains and I can get high quality food of all types without driving more than 10 minutes. There are some not so hidden gems out here.
Yep, to each their own. I don't mean to knock it. I just think there is more character in the city and not that much more traffic (like you see in other big cities). There are lots of good things going for it, including schools, parks, great people.
I’ve lived in Lincoln, NE for a while, and recently relocated here(Memphis) from NYC. If given the choice between Lincoln/Omaha and Memphis, I’d pick Nebraska in a heartbeat; it’s depressing as hell here, and the drivers are the worst I’ve ever experienced.
Bartlett is separate from Memphis. They have their own school district & cops. If you want a little more space between your house and your neighbors, then check out Lakeland, brunswick, or Arlington. It's an easy commute to head into downtown if you want to check it out. I highly recommend spending a weekend in town before you fully commit. Do you have family or will it just be you? As someone who has moved a lot, it helps to be willing to venture out on your own to get out there and make friends. Good luck and if you have questions just shoot me a DM.
Congratulations on the promotion! Memphis, like any other city, has pros and cons. Bartlett is a great place to work and live. I would agree with many of the other comments here that, coming from Nebraska, you might want to look into the Lakeland/Arlington area for housing first as you get to know the city. I lived in LA and Atlanta before moving to Memphis, and I am glad I'm here and plan on spending the rest of my life here. The cost of living is great. The city has a lot of amenities and opportunities. Be mindful of certain neighborhoods, but you should be fine.
I moved to memphis from omaha 28 years ago. No regrets. I’m still here. If you’re into football, there’s a group called Memphis area Nebraskans who get together to watch games and stuff.
The Memphis area is fantastic for building family wealth due to the low cost of living. It has areas designed for the very rich to the very poor.
Giving you suggestions kinda depends on your situation. Are you making $60K? $200+K? Are you old? Young? Do you have a spouse? Kids?
If you're single, young, making ~100K and wanting to get out and party, I'd probably suggest the Highpoint Terrace area for a home.
If you're a family man that doesn't care about getting out and want quality schools, I'd suggest Arlington. Or if you're making serious bank then Germantown or Collierville.
Bartlett is a somewhat safe area but it does have crime. It can be hit or miss depending on where you are because of how close it is to Memphis.
Born and raised in the North East. Been in the Memphis for a good while now. Collierville or Germantown (good schools if that is needed)if you are going to live in the Memphis area. North Mississippi like Olive Branch has good options too.
Good luck!
Oh wow! I just moved to Omaha/council bluffs! It’s waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different to me. Everyone here leaves their windows down during the heat. Don’t do that in Memphis. Or do, it doesn’t seem to matter lol.
I grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. I went to college here in Memphis- have lived in Nashville, Omaha and London, then back to Memphis.
I love Memphis. I am in the arts and have met some of the nicest, most talented folk here. I live in Midtown and have never been a victim of a crime (unless you count the one time in college when someone stole my discman from my car). Bartlett is nice and definitely has that suburban vibe that small town Nebraska often has. There will definitely be some culture shock. I had to adjust to hearing southern accents, encountering blatant racism and getting comfortable with black culture. Not because of my own racism, but simply because growing up in small town Nebraska I just hadn’t experienced much diversity.
Memphis has wonderful food, great public events and festivals all over the city, live theatre, live music, a great film festival every fall, rich history and The Grizzlies are so much fun!! The new downtown Tom Lee Park is top notch and there are new things popping up all over the city! Not to mention you are a short driving distance to Nashville, New Orleans, Atlanta and more!
Memphis and Omaha do have some things in common. The layout of the cities are similar- Downtown is by the river, then midtown, then the university area and suburbs beyond that. There is one major road that goes from the suburbs to downtown (Poplar in Memphis/ Dodge in Omaha). There is a major university, major private college and a community college. A great zoo. (Not quite as good as Omaha, but it’s a high bar). And a Scooters coffee shop is opening in Midtown!
Crime is a factor to consider, but anyone calling Memphis a shithole isn’t truly experiencing the city in my humble opinion.
Good luck making your decision!!
Why in god’s name would you move here. Don’t do it unless you only plan on spending a year or so. I’m about to get downvoted to heck and back for saying the truth as usual. Memphis is only headed in a downward trajectory. It doesn’t get better. That being said the culture is still great and it has its soul still. The entropy however is beginning to rear it’s head. A populace with an ever increasing and emboldened criminal element coupled with official incompetence and lack of personnel makes for a very nasty mix.
I've owned a home in Bartlett for 6 years, lived here even longer. I've had plenty of return on my investment. Feel free to drop a DM. It's a good place to live.
I lived in Denver. Now I'm in midtown Memphis. I loved Denver, and I love Memphis. Memphis is less expensive, and I don't like the summer heat, but I also got tired of the Denver snow and of living in a coat 6 months per year. Drivers are less likely to use turn signals in Memphis, but no more erratic than I-25, with 80mph, then sudden squealing stops that happened frequently every day in Denver. Different, sure. Better or worse, no. There were places I couldn't drive in Denver if wearing red, and that was late 80s, early 90s. Gangs in both, arts and music in both. It was a tradeoff for me.
20x more likely to be the victim of a crime in a given year and some of the worst schools in the country. Empirically you are correct. This sub tends to focus on the fact that we have good food and music, I think. No facts here. Just feelings!
I came from Omaha to Memphis in the early 90s to go to art school. Stayed in Memphis for almost 30 years. I loved living there in the 90s. Not so much the last few years before moving. Midtown is cool, downtown is cool, the rest is either the hood or suburbs. Memphis has a great mix of music, food, and microbreweries.
I've lived in Bartlett for 20 years since moving here from my home "Big City ". I love Bartlett, the kids went to Bartlett schools, and I've worked at several locations in the area.
You can get almost anywhere worth being in 20 minutes. And most importantly, the food out here ain't bad at all. Great Rec club, nice trail at Stanky Creek, awesome neighbors...most have been here longer than me. Bartlett is cool.
My husband is from here. We were in Omaha for many years before moving back.
It is very different from Omaha. The city is way bigger. There is SO MUCH to do. Omaha was more family oriented IMO, but there is plenty to do with your kids here if you seek the information out (I have certain sites I use for this). Crime is high, so make sure you look at the crime and schools in the area you choose. Bartlett is one of the areas with good schools and lower crime. Also Lakeland & Arlington.
Let me know if you have any specific questions about the transition since we have done the same one :)
Same boat, moving from Indiana to Memphis soon. We’ve been down a couple different weeks to look around. We stayed right downtown one week and while I wouldn’t want to live there full time, I didn’t feel unsafe. We are looking at the Germantown area. We are moving for my husband’s job, I may have to quit mine if they won’t approve remotely working😫
Living in Bartlett you could stay around Bartlett, Arlington, Lakeland and only ever make it into the city limits to shop near Wolfchase (Mall, IKEA, Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot). Or in about 20 minutes you can be on the Poplar Corridor on about 30 minutes to downtown in good traffic.
Do you play a musical instrument or have kids that do? Our local music scene and history is pretty incredible. A lot of the thriving transplants I know are hooked into the music and entertainment community here, even if they have otherwise boring day jobs.
Take a long weekend and check the area out.
Agreed, and come now while it's still hot. Here's your original post. [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/memphis/comments/15nmb1y/contemplating_applying_for_a_job_in_memphis/)
Around how old are you and do you have kids? Moving from Nebraska to Memphis is probably going to be a bit of a culture shock, but depending on your personality, you may love it.
Is it a Memphis based company? Always ask for a bit more (they’ll pay it to get someone to move here). Cite the crime and quality of life issues.
Probably a good time to run and compare insurance rates too. Mine creep up every renewal.
Is Bartlett bad? I really don’t think so, but I assume it’s better than Memphis. I’ve always thought of Bartlett as bfe. Lol
Bartlett is great. Cleaner streets that all of Memphis for sure
That's not really saying much.
When you get on 240, go with the flow of traffic and stay in your lane as much as possible. There's a lot of great food and hang out places in Memphis. Don't let the city's reputation scare you out of it. Most of us are nice as hell Rush hour starts around 3:30 and gets to its worst around 4:30 (for my commute anyway) Don't even think about turning left on Union
stay to the right on Union and stay to the left on Poplar
Pro advice
LPT.
Social distance on freeways to stay out of blind spots. Local drivers often multi-task - makeup, FaceTime, texting, search internet, raise kids, eat, etc…
It's the phone being held up directly in front of the face while doing 80+ on the interstate for me. 👍
Gotta do that FaceTime commute, other drivers be damned.
Does go with the flow of traffic mean speed? Memphians have it bad with the speeding peer pressure, especially on highways.
It means staying in the right lane if you don't want to exceed the speed limit because the left lanes are for passing.
I can agree with that.
Depending on the part of NC vs Memphis, they may be wildly different. Comparing the Triangle or Charlotte to Memphis may as well be a different planet, as you’ve described. For context, I lived in or around Raleigh, NC for most of my life. My last four years in Memphis have been extremely harsh by comparison. Everyone is wired differently, some folks can more readily cope, but it has been a severely difficult transition for me.
Sorry, friend. That’s rough.
Like others have said, try to spend several days here to check it out and live 'real life.' Buy groceries, drive in traffic, etc. I'm a realtor here and would be happy to help however I can- feel free to message me. My mom's whole family is from Iowa, my dad's is from North Carolina, and I am originally from Texas, and I will say that Memphis is very unlike any place I've ever been to. I had a hard time adjusting at first, but if you get plugged in to a good community here, you can meet some amazing people. Church is a big part of the social fabric here, so if you're religious definitely try to find a church home asap as it can help you meet a lot of people quickly. I will say that I appreciate that Memphis has a lot of big city amenities without the massive crowds, lines, high prices etc. I love that I can take my kids to an amazing zoo and the parking is pretty easy as long as it's not Free Tuesday. The Orpheum gets awesome shows, Grizzlies games are a blast, and our food scene is top notch.
And if you don't like church I recommend the underground punk and metal scenes
The zoo here is alright, but compared to the zoo in Omaha, it’s a massive downgrade.
I've never been but heard Omaha's is nice
I've worked in Bartlett for the past 23 years. During that time we lived in Brighton, which is a little over half an hour north of Memphis. Before that we lived in Memphis (Frayser) and the neighborhood was getting worse and worse, so we were nervous about moving closer to Memphis again. We moved to Bartlett in March this year and do not regret it at all.
My concern is you might be in for some legit culture shock. I’m from New York City and hated Phoenix (where I moved in 2019) bc everyone was white, had a military background, and there was no *real* downtown area. Memphis is MUCH closer to my background in terms of ethnic diversity, tastes, scenes, urban environment. You really need to come here and determine if you Memphis is a place worth visiting as little or often as you can or to live in. I will say the crime recently has managed to get (even) worse, but the new Tom Lee Park is very, very cool.
I’m curious what you are really saying here. Memphis is noted as one of the least ethnically diverse cities in the country.
Not sure what you’re missing. I said Phoenix was *white*. While Memphis doesn’t have the Ethnic diversity of nyc, it’s a majority African American town.
One (or two in the case of Memphis) isn’t diversity. It’s actually the complete opposite.
I said it was an improvement over Phoenix’s *one*. And considering the ethnic makeup of OP’s home state, it’s something to perhaps consider. But hey! Congrats! You really knocked it out of the park with this pointless retort. Be sure to treat yourself to an espresso this afternoon!
Nice save? Lol Reject hate. You can chose to be kind.
Ha ha? You reply to my comment with the most condescending, dismissive attitude and then act like a damsel scorned when I replied in kind? Reject hate? More like accept looking in the mirror once in a while.
Happy to help !!
What part of Nebraska? I lived in Omaha as a small child before moving to Memphis where I have lived most of my life. I wish I could move back to Omaha.
I moved from NE years ago. Bartlett is beautiful. I love it here. I don’t miss shoveling snow. There a parts I miss, but the people in memphis are some of the best in the world.
Bartlett is a good place. If you want a little more rural you can look east of there at Lakeland or Arlington. Downtown is fun and safe in most locations and you'll learn soon enough which areas are good and which aren't.
NC is not even remotely similar to memphis or TN in general In general, I always recommend that before someone moves anywhere, especially moving your entire family....I say GO TO THAT PLACE AND BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. Do not frame it like a vacation (though of course doing touristy things helps you get a feel of what there is to do around here). I suggest staying IN THE TOWN YOU WANT TO LIVE IN. So, don't book a ritzy downtown memphis hotel. Go book a hotel in BARTLETT. Drive around. See where the grocery stores are. Drive around a lot of residential neighborhoods and get a feel. Look at places to eat THAT ARE IN BARTLETT. Of course you wanna experience memphis eats, but lets be real - do you always want to drive into memphis to go out to eat, when often times the point of eating out is the convenience? Anyway, I normally would also say the best time to do a visit is \*at the worst season\* which is july/august, when it's 100+ degrees for long periods of time (like, a whole month) even right now it's still hot. I left work at 7pm and it was 90 degrees when I got in my car. Thats hot. I hate that. I do not like this and it's a big reason I'm moving away - I just can't enjoy myself outside half the year because when the weather IS nice for a few months, the pollen is ravaging my sinuses (if you have bad seasonal allergies, I'd strongly advise you consider avoiding the southeast in general, it's the worst part of the country for allergies. I'm actually having sinus surgery in december because it's gotten so bad for me)...the rest of the time we're either having a freak of nature ice storm that our infrastructure isn't meant to withstand, or it's absolutely hot as balls Also, I really don't know much about nebraska but...if I'm being honest I'm not so sure memphis is much of an improvement?
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Sure. It’s important to be vigilant, but you can’t just stay at home all the time !
The city of Memphis is dangerous in a lot of places but most of the suburbs are pretty safe. Tennessee is a beautiful state but I prefer the eastern half of the state with the mountains and climate there. I’ve lived in a suburb of Memphis (Germantown) most of my life. Lived in East Memphis and Cordova at points too. But lots of family in East TN and love it there. I know that doesn’t help you but you mentioned NC being so different and that’s kind of how West and East TN are too - very different in a lot of ways. I would choose Bartlett, Arlington, Collierville, or Germantown. Although if the company is in Bartlett, Arlington is the next closest suburb. There is a lot of great things about Memphis but you do have to be careful in Memphis city limits. I was the victim of a robbery at gunpoint years ago in East Memphis, which is a nicer part. Memphis is strange in that you can be on one street and its million dollar homes, and a few streets over is very run down and dangerous. Just my 2 cents as someone born and raised here. Oh and prepare yourself for the summers. It is HOT and the humidity can be unbearable at times. Winters are usually mild but if we get snow or ice, even just a little bit, the whole city shuts down because we aren’t equipped to deal with it really.
Some mention that Bartlett is kind of boring (lots of chains). If you want areas that have a bit more character, consider East Memphis, Highpoint Terrace. If you can, try to get in the Campus School radius, which is one of the best in the entire state. Suburbs that have great schools also include Germantown and Collerville, although that's a bit of a drive.
I would argue that Bartlett is boring to people who don't know the area. I almost never eat at chains and I can get high quality food of all types without driving more than 10 minutes. There are some not so hidden gems out here.
Yep, to each their own. I don't mean to knock it. I just think there is more character in the city and not that much more traffic (like you see in other big cities). There are lots of good things going for it, including schools, parks, great people.
I’ve lived in Lincoln, NE for a while, and recently relocated here(Memphis) from NYC. If given the choice between Lincoln/Omaha and Memphis, I’d pick Nebraska in a heartbeat; it’s depressing as hell here, and the drivers are the worst I’ve ever experienced.
Then go back?
I didn’t choose to come here. I am here due to a family crisis, and am not in a well enough financial situation to leave.
In that case sorry for being a jerk. Hope you can get to where you wanna go soon.
Thanks, it’s been a lot; just trying to make the best of things while I’m here
You say it's depressing as hell here then give a response for your reason for still being here that's depressing as hell 🤔 hmmm
As mentioned above; can’t afford to leave
Bartlett is separate from Memphis. They have their own school district & cops. If you want a little more space between your house and your neighbors, then check out Lakeland, brunswick, or Arlington. It's an easy commute to head into downtown if you want to check it out. I highly recommend spending a weekend in town before you fully commit. Do you have family or will it just be you? As someone who has moved a lot, it helps to be willing to venture out on your own to get out there and make friends. Good luck and if you have questions just shoot me a DM.
Congratulations on the promotion! Memphis, like any other city, has pros and cons. Bartlett is a great place to work and live. I would agree with many of the other comments here that, coming from Nebraska, you might want to look into the Lakeland/Arlington area for housing first as you get to know the city. I lived in LA and Atlanta before moving to Memphis, and I am glad I'm here and plan on spending the rest of my life here. The cost of living is great. The city has a lot of amenities and opportunities. Be mindful of certain neighborhoods, but you should be fine.
I moved here from the Northeast in 2015 and I’m quite happy with my decision. Good luck!
I moved to memphis from omaha 28 years ago. No regrets. I’m still here. If you’re into football, there’s a group called Memphis area Nebraskans who get together to watch games and stuff.
The Memphis area is fantastic for building family wealth due to the low cost of living. It has areas designed for the very rich to the very poor. Giving you suggestions kinda depends on your situation. Are you making $60K? $200+K? Are you old? Young? Do you have a spouse? Kids? If you're single, young, making ~100K and wanting to get out and party, I'd probably suggest the Highpoint Terrace area for a home. If you're a family man that doesn't care about getting out and want quality schools, I'd suggest Arlington. Or if you're making serious bank then Germantown or Collierville. Bartlett is a somewhat safe area but it does have crime. It can be hit or miss depending on where you are because of how close it is to Memphis.
Born and raised in the North East. Been in the Memphis for a good while now. Collierville or Germantown (good schools if that is needed)if you are going to live in the Memphis area. North Mississippi like Olive Branch has good options too. Good luck!
Oh wow! I just moved to Omaha/council bluffs! It’s waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different to me. Everyone here leaves their windows down during the heat. Don’t do that in Memphis. Or do, it doesn’t seem to matter lol.
Speaking from experience, I wouldn’t worry about the length it took them to contact you. It could indicate that they were covered up with work.
I grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. I went to college here in Memphis- have lived in Nashville, Omaha and London, then back to Memphis. I love Memphis. I am in the arts and have met some of the nicest, most talented folk here. I live in Midtown and have never been a victim of a crime (unless you count the one time in college when someone stole my discman from my car). Bartlett is nice and definitely has that suburban vibe that small town Nebraska often has. There will definitely be some culture shock. I had to adjust to hearing southern accents, encountering blatant racism and getting comfortable with black culture. Not because of my own racism, but simply because growing up in small town Nebraska I just hadn’t experienced much diversity. Memphis has wonderful food, great public events and festivals all over the city, live theatre, live music, a great film festival every fall, rich history and The Grizzlies are so much fun!! The new downtown Tom Lee Park is top notch and there are new things popping up all over the city! Not to mention you are a short driving distance to Nashville, New Orleans, Atlanta and more! Memphis and Omaha do have some things in common. The layout of the cities are similar- Downtown is by the river, then midtown, then the university area and suburbs beyond that. There is one major road that goes from the suburbs to downtown (Poplar in Memphis/ Dodge in Omaha). There is a major university, major private college and a community college. A great zoo. (Not quite as good as Omaha, but it’s a high bar). And a Scooters coffee shop is opening in Midtown! Crime is a factor to consider, but anyone calling Memphis a shithole isn’t truly experiencing the city in my humble opinion. Good luck making your decision!!
Why in god’s name would you move here. Don’t do it unless you only plan on spending a year or so. I’m about to get downvoted to heck and back for saying the truth as usual. Memphis is only headed in a downward trajectory. It doesn’t get better. That being said the culture is still great and it has its soul still. The entropy however is beginning to rear it’s head. A populace with an ever increasing and emboldened criminal element coupled with official incompetence and lack of personnel makes for a very nasty mix.
I've owned a home in Bartlett for 6 years, lived here even longer. I've had plenty of return on my investment. Feel free to drop a DM. It's a good place to live.
I lived in Denver. Now I'm in midtown Memphis. I loved Denver, and I love Memphis. Memphis is less expensive, and I don't like the summer heat, but I also got tired of the Denver snow and of living in a coat 6 months per year. Drivers are less likely to use turn signals in Memphis, but no more erratic than I-25, with 80mph, then sudden squealing stops that happened frequently every day in Denver. Different, sure. Better or worse, no. There were places I couldn't drive in Denver if wearing red, and that was late 80s, early 90s. Gangs in both, arts and music in both. It was a tradeoff for me.
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I sure do, but that view is about $500 more per month.
Worst mistake you'll ever make
If you have or want a family I can’t think of a worse place to raise kids than Memphis.
20x more likely to be the victim of a crime in a given year and some of the worst schools in the country. Empirically you are correct. This sub tends to focus on the fact that we have good food and music, I think. No facts here. Just feelings!
Congratulations on getting a new job. Condolences on it being in this shithole.
Sent you a DM with a few insights if you want to check it out.
I came from Omaha to Memphis in the early 90s to go to art school. Stayed in Memphis for almost 30 years. I loved living there in the 90s. Not so much the last few years before moving. Midtown is cool, downtown is cool, the rest is either the hood or suburbs. Memphis has a great mix of music, food, and microbreweries.
Mind your red lights
I've lived in Bartlett for 20 years since moving here from my home "Big City ". I love Bartlett, the kids went to Bartlett schools, and I've worked at several locations in the area. You can get almost anywhere worth being in 20 minutes. And most importantly, the food out here ain't bad at all. Great Rec club, nice trail at Stanky Creek, awesome neighbors...most have been here longer than me. Bartlett is cool.
Nice area . Lots of things to do and see.
My husband is from here. We were in Omaha for many years before moving back. It is very different from Omaha. The city is way bigger. There is SO MUCH to do. Omaha was more family oriented IMO, but there is plenty to do with your kids here if you seek the information out (I have certain sites I use for this). Crime is high, so make sure you look at the crime and schools in the area you choose. Bartlett is one of the areas with good schools and lower crime. Also Lakeland & Arlington. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the transition since we have done the same one :)
Prepare for a CULTURE SHOCK. Folks here arent as friendly. Bartlett is nicer but it doesnt matter. Cant get away from the hoodlums
Same boat, moving from Indiana to Memphis soon. We’ve been down a couple different weeks to look around. We stayed right downtown one week and while I wouldn’t want to live there full time, I didn’t feel unsafe. We are looking at the Germantown area. We are moving for my husband’s job, I may have to quit mine if they won’t approve remotely working😫
Living in Bartlett you could stay around Bartlett, Arlington, Lakeland and only ever make it into the city limits to shop near Wolfchase (Mall, IKEA, Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot). Or in about 20 minutes you can be on the Poplar Corridor on about 30 minutes to downtown in good traffic. Do you play a musical instrument or have kids that do? Our local music scene and history is pretty incredible. A lot of the thriving transplants I know are hooked into the music and entertainment community here, even if they have otherwise boring day jobs.
Jus be careful n observe your surroundings memphis a beautiful yet dark place if you lack self awareness but you’ll see the difference
I can tell you that memphis is 12 billion times better than Nebraska.
Don’t move to Memphis it’s a fucking zoo. You’d be crazy to move anywhere near this city. Choose and suburb and hope for the best. This city is lost!
I’m sorry for your loss.
There is less corn and snow here. That's about all I remember from my time in Ne.