I have always found it funny that people who live semi-near Memphis view the ENTIRE city and metro area as "filled with drugs and crime." I have lived here a long time, and I am proud to admit I have never sold drugs.

Yes, I may break the speed limit, sometimes I double park, and once in a while I don't feed the meter if I'm in a hurry. But, I have never stabbed, murdered, raped, or committed any felonies!!!
I'm sorry to be so sarcastic, but people who do not live here tend to spread this generalized, inappropriate fear of "Memphis" and have others feeling scared and uncomfortable when they have no reason to be.