Memphis is My Home

26
Jun

Memphis, AR/MS/TN

Author: Kelly, Category: Uncategorized

This is something that always seems to confuse people who aren’t from Memphis or, at the least, are new to the area.

Whenever you see Memphis listed in statistic articles or on census sheets, it’s listed as, “Memphis, AR/MS/TN.”

Let me explain. The Memphis metropolitan area actually lies over three states. Those states being Arkansas, Mississippi and, of course, Tennessee. If someone ever tells you they live in West Memphis or Marion, AR, they actually live right across the river from downtown Memphis.

If someone tells you they live in Horn Lake, Olive Branch or Southaven, MS, you can drive just beyond the Memphis International Airport to find them.

In order to demonstrate, I found this little graphic that gives you a better idea. Crittenden Co., AR and Desoto Co., MS snuggle right up against Shelby Co., Tennessee.

memphis map