Memphis economy best in decades, economist says
The crane hovering over the One Beale construction site Downtown Sept. 17 gives mute credence to economist John Gnuschke's assertion that the city's economy is the best it's been in 40 years. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Study shows local consumers feel confident, and a prominent Memphis economist says the local economy is as strong as it's been in 40 years.
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Memphis economy Paragon Bank Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic ResearchTom Bailey
Tom Bailey retired in January as a business reporter at The Daily Memphian, and after 40 years in journalism. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He has lived in Midtown for 36 years.
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