South Side, LA
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About South Side
- • Tyreke Hill, NFL wide receiver known for his speed, hails from South side, LA.
- • Jookin', a Memphis street dance style, originated in South Memphis clubs during the 1990s.
- • Its strategic location on the Mississippi River established South Memphis as a vital transportation hub.
- • The historic South Main Arts District once housed Memphis's thriving cotton industry businesses.
- • The Great Fire of 1916 destroyed much of South Memphis, leading to significant rebuilding.
- • Named for its location south of downtown Memphis, it was established in the early 19th century.
- • With around 100,000 residents, South Memphis is significantly smaller than the broader city.
- • Its elevation of around 300 feet gives it a slightly higher vantage point than downtown.
- • Logistics and manufacturing are key industries, driven by the area's proximity to transportation.
- • Resilient and soulful, with a strong sense of community despite economic challenges.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, located nearby, captured the Southwest Division title in 2022.
- • South Memphis' Booker T. Washington High School won the state basketball championship in 2018.