Over the next 2 months I maybe being relocated to Memphis, TN for work. Just checking with people living there now how is the car scene? I am looking at houses in either Arlington or Bartlett.

Is TN a front plate state?

Any performance shops in this area?

Car Clubs as a way to meet new people?

Feedback?

Thanks

 

No front plate. Can't help with your other questions. We were warned repeatedly not to move to Memphis when we choose Tennessee as a retirement home.
Very glad we did.

 

I know they now heavily tax the retired folks\funds in this state.

 

There is no way I would move to the Memphis area.One of the top cities with crime and killings in the nation.Memphis streets are trashy and all the roads are tore up.Move to the Mississippi area right across the state line.Everbody is leaving Memphis.

 

I wouldn't live exactly in Memphis looking at the burbs if that is what you would call it. My job would be in Memphis. Cant be any different than shitcago that I am 40 minutes from already (which I avoid entirely). Born and raised there and I avoid it like the Plague.

 

Wow. When was the last time you were in Memphis?

Tom

 

Please supply a source of your information.

Thanks,
Tom

 

Dynospeed Performance is in Memphis. I used them years ago for Mustang stuff, they merged with a shop that does LS stuff. Joe & John were always good to work with.

Memphis is rough, not a place I’d personally want to live in. If your job is taking you there I would plan on a long commute. Wouldn’t want to live too close to the city. They do have great barbecue though!!

 

I live just outside of the Arlington TN area. I enjoy it just fine. Memphis has problems, just like every other decently sized metro area has problems, but the city as a whole has been improving in the past decade or so. It is very different than it was just 15 years ago when I moved to this area. Most of the negative feedback comes from people who left the town decades ago and still hold a grudge, or those that focus only on the negative and refuse to see positive things...

If you don't care about the school system, then I would recommend Fayette county (Hickory Withe, Oakland, etc.) as taxes are 1/2 to 1/4 that of Shelby county. One issue you may end up having is finding a house, most in the Bartlett/Arlington/Unincorporated Shelby & Fayette Counties are sold at or above the asking price within days of being listed on the market. The good news is the drive is basically the same, and sometimes less, than what you would deal with in town and you have more space to spread out. There are also some good roads out that way to take on a country cruise.

I would go ahead and join the Arlington TN Facebook page as they often post houses that will soon be hitting the market on the page.

As far as clubs go there is a Corvette Club that is pretty active here in Memphis - https://www.corvettememphisinc.com/info. I have yet to join, but often see them at swap meets and drive-ins around town.

Pre-COVID there was a weekly drive-in in Bartlett on Thursday nights that I often frequented. I am not sure if they have started meeting this year. Rumor had it that the Corvette Club was the group that originally started it, but I can not confirm that. The event is listed on their "Events" tab though.

You will want to check out the Memphis International Raceway in Millington - http://www.racemir.com/. They generally host large events several times throughout the year, with the super chevy show being one of those.

Good luck in finding something, I'm sure you will enjoy it. - LG

 

I appreciate the Info. I will have to rent a house till mine sells here. I was looking at Arlington as the school rating was higher than Bartlett. My son will be starting his freshman year in HS. Once mine sells yeah I can look in other areas. I dont mind the drive to Memphis from Arlington as it doesn't look that bad. Wouldn't be driving much till covid is done as the corp offices are closed and full work home is in place. Great thing about being in I.T..

Only reason I am doing so as Illinois is becoming way to corrupted and getting to costly to live in. Just moving to Tennessee I would save $1000 a month alone on housing and state income taxes. Property taxes here are costly compared to TN and would save a ton just alone on that. My house here is 2200 SQ ft and the same house in TN is alot cheaper and is even newer construction than mine ( I am talking close to $75k-$100k cheaper). Plus I dont have to deal with SNOW in TN. Tired of Snow. Ill deal with ice storms here and there but not 7"-12" of snow that turns to ice every other week.

I know no place is perfect otherwise everybody would be living there. I just think its my time to get out of Illinois.

 

I don't blame you for leaving IL. I was born in central IL and my parents moved out when I was five, but I still keep up with the goings-on as I have family there.

The drive is generally not too bad, several years back they did a lot of work to the main interstate interchange and that has helped reduce backup and congestion from what it was. There still is some, but not near what it was. Depending on what part of the city you work in the commute can be very different. I work near the airport and my commute is 35 minutes in and the same back barring any major wreaks. When you say corp, is that the USACE?

Arlington schools are supposed to be good (or at least I'm told, don't have any school-aged children). I know many people who graduated from AHS back in the day and they seem alright (most of them anyway).

You shouldn't have to deal with too much snow around here, last time it snowed and actually stuck/turned to ice was about 5 years ago. For several winters it was pretty nice, generally not getting down to freezing and staying around 40 degrees when it was cold. Last winter it got down to about 10°, but only for a week or two. The worst part about getting below freezing around here is none of the buildings are built for it. You have to put covers over all of the outside spigots to keep them from freezing up. As far as the heat and humidity go, you will get used to it after a couple of years. Just be ready to sweat it out for the summer!

 

corporate office for a the company. Non-military.

 

Ahh, I was going to point out that the USACE offices are downtown and the drive may be closer to 55 minutes from Arlington... but nevermind.

 

If I were you I would look at the suburbs in North MS to live. Stay the hell out of Memphis.

There are some good car hangouts in the Southaven area. I have the name of one of the best LS tuners anywhere I can give you. He uses a shop in Pontotoc MS for his dyne work.

Feel free to PM me and I will give you my number if you have more questions. Ive lived here my whole life.

 

Ive lived in North MS my entire life. I have friends who are Memphis cops. Ive ridden with them in high crime areas. Theres no way I would live on that side of the state line. ever.

 

My daughter also works in law enforcement and she loves Memphis. (She probably knows your friends) She lives out on Mud Island which is very near downtown. Its an extremely nice neighborhood.

There is still one section of Memphis that's not good but every large city has its bad side.

Tom

 

I've worked in the "high crime areas" of Memphis (Orange Mound, Fraiser, & South Memphis) for the past decade, drove a C5 daily for 5 years, and a 3 Series for 2 years, left work at mid-night more times than I can count, eaten at some of the most hole-in-the-wall places in the "bad part of town", and I've never felt uncomfortable or felt like I've been in danger. My brother has lived in North MS for the past decade and has been robbed 3 times. In reality, your safety is up to you, don't be stupid and act like a target and you'll be fine.

FYI, couple things to know about MS: They have an income tax, TN does not, their wheel tax is based on the value of the car (I've heard it gets significantly reduced at year 10), TN's is not.

I know several people who live in Memphis and love it, and the same goes for North MS. Most of the decision is based on where you work and what things you want to be close to. In the end, you need to make an informed decision based on facts and what works for you. Good luck!

 

Back in 1990 I moved to Memphis and lived in an apartment in what was at the time, a decent neighborhood. Now its considered a real **** hole area. Within 2 weeks of living there my car was stolen. I moved back to MS and thats where I will stay.

Big thanks to your daughter for doing what she does. It takes a special person. Im not one of them.

 

Like I said......you may want to look at north MS for residence.....

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