Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI data center, located at the former Electrolux plant at 3231 Riverport Road in Southwest Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daly Memphian file)
John Covington
John Covington is a lifelong Shelby County resident. He spent nearly two decades teaching history at both the high school and college levels before entering law enforcement, where he has served in the Memphis Police Department for more than a decade. He is vice president of the Memphis Police Association, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Memphis, and is active in local Republican politics.
“Crime is falling. Investment is surging. The tax base is expanding. Memphis has spent years demanding progress. Now that it’s finally happening, results should matter more than partisan grievance.”
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