Central Gardens paradegoers celebrate holiday with mixed feelings

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 07, 2025 6:35 PM CT | Published: July 04, 2025 2:04 PM CT

Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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