Community, leaders speak out against parties in short-term rentals
A recent shooting death at a VRBO in the Overton Square area raises concerns over parties held in Memphis-area short-term rentals. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
“Short-term rentals are becoming an avenue for party houses,” said Memphis City Councilman Worth Morgan. “That’s a problem, and that’s something legislation needs to fix and address.”
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Julia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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