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Bailey: From shoe stores to amusement parks to golf course, a tour of the suburbs

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 02, 2025 8:19 PM CT | Published: May 02, 2025 9:00 AM CT
Clay Bailey
Daily Memphian

Clay Bailey

Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.

A tour through the suburbs this week, checking on a shoe store closing, memories of the Lakeland Amusement Park and the question of Quail Ridge.

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Jackson's shoes Lakeland amusement park Quail Ridge Golf Course Alderman David Reaves Alderman Kevin Quinn Alderman Jack Young Subscriber Only

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