City Council farewells reveal turbulent recent history, City Hall traditions
Outgoing Memphis City Council member Reid Hedgepeth hugs his mom after being recognized for his efforts during his tenure as a councilman by his constituents during a Dec. 17, 2019, Memphis City Council meeting. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The six Memphis City Council members whose terms end with the new year said their farewells Dec. 17 at the last council meeting of the year. For some it was emotional, for others it was a time to reflect and for still others it was political.
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