Hospitality workers urged to use their ‘great power’ to change city’s narrative

By , Daily Memphian Published: March 20, 2025 4:00 AM CT

“The more we can get people outside, the more we can create experiences, the more we invite people outside to join us, the better the perception will be about how things are going,” said Chandell Ryan, Downtown Memphis Commission President and CEO. “I want to just put that call of action.” 

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Metro Memphis Attractions Association Downtown Memphis Commission Memphis Police Department city of Memphis
Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a recent University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism.

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