Memphis' economic advantage is its young people. New Memphis always says that our city's greatest resource is its people. Today, we will be focusing on one subset of the population and how they are poised to make the most impact. Join us as we take a look back to take a step forward. Longtime journalist Tom Jones and economics professor Dr. David Ciscel join us to share insights on the economic structure of Memphis, provide context for why specific decisions were made, and a platform where Memphis has the economic advantage — its young people!
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
The Advantage of Age in Memphis Magazine by Tom Jones
David Ciscel LinkedIn
David Ciscel ResearchGate
Memphis Poverty Fact Sheet 2024
Tom Lee Park
Learn more about the 1979 Memphis Jobs Conference, convened by then-Gov. Lamar Alexander, here and here
Tom Jones shares insights on urban sprawl
Smart City Consulting
The Sidebar conversation with Anna Mullins Ellis
This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.