South City, Memphis, Tennessee

Racial Designation: Black

Gentrification Status: Mid

Responsible Party: Kevin Adams, Union Row; Archie Willis III, ComCap; Henry Turley, developer; McLean Wilson, developer

Tools of Gentrification: University/City/Developer Expansion and Development 

Community Response: Yes

Anti-gentrification Advocates: Lee Harris, elected Shelby County mayor

Anti-gentrification Strategies: Politician-Driven City Ordinances and Regulations 

Source: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/2018/11/21/downtown-memphis-gentrification-archie-willis-south-city/1923848002/

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