Frayser Data Book

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Frayser Data Book

Frayser Snapshot
Prepared By:
Community LIFT
The following is data
collected by Community
LIFT and its partners. It is not
intended to be a full
representation of the
Frayser community and all
that it offers. This
community is much more
than the data presents.
Table of Contents
About Community LIFT ··················································································································································································································································································· 1
Funders ························································································································································································································································································································· 3
Map of Frayser Study Area ·········································································································································································································································································· 3
Neighborhood History ····················································································································································································································································································· 4
People ···························································································································································································································································································································· 6
Diversity ······················································································································································································································································································································· 8
Health ···························································································································································································································································································································· 9
Recreation ··············································································································································································································································································································· 10
Education ················································································································································································································································································································· 12
Housing······················································································································································································································································································································ 17
Land Use ··················································································································································································································································································································· 18
Employment ·········································································································································································································································································································· 20
Poverty······················································································································································································································································································································· 21
Transportation ···································································································································································································································································································· 22
Memphis Reports ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...23
References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
C
ommunity LIFT, also known as LIFT (Leveraging Investments For
Transformation), emerged as the driving organization of the
Greater Memphis Neighborhoods (GMN) plan and its top recommendation. GMN is a comprehensive, strategic approach to creating
“greater” Memphis neighborhoods that engage citizens-at-large, neighborhood residents, the business community, government, schools, foundations, non-profits and faith-based organizations in neighborhood revitalization. This strategic approach will focus on concentrating human
Overtime additional neighborhoods in need will be selected.
 Develop data-driven neighborhood “action plans” for community
transformation. These comprehensive revitalization plans will address land use, cleanliness, blight removal, economic development, safety, housing, urban design, human capacity-building,
recreation, community pride, culture and incorporate a marketing
strategy.
 Coordinate all the major institutions and place-based organizations that are mission aligned in the areas of economic, community and human capital development. Utilizing the comprehensive neighborhood action plans of each targeted neighborhood
for layering holistic resources throughout.
 Strategically allocate resources to implement the neighborhood
action plans through partnering organizations and strengthened
capacity of community development organizations.
 Formed Community LIFT, a community development intermediary
– the major role of the intermediary will be to aggregate resources from diverse sources to be deployed strategically for maximum return on investment and single accountability. Its work will
be driven by the comprehensive approach (set forth in the GMN
plan) to transform Memphis neighborhoods.
capital, economic and community development resources, and efforts to
targeted neighborhoods for maximum effect.
According to Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, the GMN plan will build
upon and increase the impact of the city’s current neighborhood revitalization programs.
GMN provides a long, overdue strategic framework for
guiding financial investments, redevelopment efforts,
and business recruitment strategies for all of Memphis’
neighborhoods.
-Mayor AC Wharton
Key Components of the GMN
 Select the neighborhoods for comprehensive, targeted resources – using the data driven community “strategic framework” assessment tool that measures need as well as assets. Initially, three (3) neighborhoods – Frayser, Binghampton and Upper South Memphis were selected for a period of three to five
years for a concentration of efforts to maximize the impact.
L
IFT was created on November 10, 2010, as a local community development intermediary and as the only one of its kind in Memphis, Tennessee to fill the void of scaled, comprehensive neighborhood redevelopment. LIFT provides a clearinghouse to aggressively
pursue access to and gain the trust of wider capital and political markets, with the purpose of channeling funding from public and private
Community LIFT Frayser Data Book
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We hope that the result will be a more coordinated approach to
neighborhood redevelopment and quite frankly, more funding
for that from both inside and outside Memphis.
Core Values & Philosophical Approach
Community development :

-Memphis Market President, Bank of America, Mike Frick
is best done hands-on and holistically – with comprehensive approaches including housing, human capacity
-building and economic development

sources to make sound investments in resource-poor neighborhoods
and community development organizations.
Community LIFT’s mission is to revitalize neighborhoods through strategic investments in the areas of human capacity-building, and economic
and community development that results in sustainable thriving communities through the following four goals:
Revitalize Distressed Neighborhoods
Build the Human Capacity of those in Distressed Neighborhoods
Improve Economic and Residential Vitality in Distressed Neighborhoods
Improve Quality of Life of Citizens
LIFT, has an affiliate “emerging” Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) or non-traditional bank – River City Capital Investment
Corporation (River City).
R
iver City Capital will be the economic development arm of Community LIFT to conduct strategic lending activities. Including operation of a Strategic Redevelopment/Small Business Loan Fund,
facilitation of neighborhood-level economic development plans, small
must include the interconnection and inclusion of education, health and public safety

planning and activities should be asset-based

should be place-based and programs site-based

must have ownership by residents and other stakeholders – from vision to implementation to benefiting from
the transformation

must have a commitment to community/grassroots
organizing

should include a data driven approach with increased
accountability for results

should utilize the private market to work for the benefit
of resource-poor communities – attracting private sector capital, structures and investments
Community Development Corporations must be professional and effective organizations and the CDC industry
must be strong and sustained .
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Community LIFT is thankful to the following organizations for funding
for core support and programs that made this Data Book possible:
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Hyde Family Foundation
FedEx
Plough Foundation
Bank of America
Workforce Investment Network
Corporation for National & Community Service
Community LIFT Upper South Memphis Data Book page 3
FRAYSER
Map 1 Frayser Study Area
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NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY
The area known as Frayser began as a suburban town built
around the Illinois Central Railroad in the mid-19th century. Frayser
was a passenger railroad stop between Memphis and Covington, Tennessee. Like many other developing communities of its time, Frayser
developed around a railroad depot. The depot became known as Frayser Station.
By the late 1870s, Frayser was lightly populated with small
farms and the summer homes of wealthy Memphians. The town was
named in honor of Dr. J.W. Frayser– a medical doctor and wealthy
Memphian. Historically, the boundaries of Frayser have been (1)
Loosahatchie River to the north; (2) Mississippi River to the West; (3)
Wolf River to the South and (4) Illinois Central Railroad to the east. As
the twentieth century came it brought about the automobile and decline in passenger traffic on the railroad. Eventually, Frayser Station
came to be known as simply Frayser.
Historic Map of Frayser
http://tn-roots.com/tnshelby/towns/frayser.htm
Commercial and industrial development caused a significant
growth in Frayser’s population in the mid-20th century. Large employers such as International Harvester and Firestone began moving into
the neighborhood. Shopping centers in subdivisions such as Rugby
Hills were being developed. Employment became plentiful for Frayser
and Memphis residents. In 1958, Frayser was annexed by the City of
Memphis.
Frayser continued to grow throughout the 1950s and 1960s,
largely in response to the need for an industrial workforce. Even into
the 1970s, Frayser continued to grow. New schools and shopping centers were built to accommodate its growing population.
Typical 19th Century Railroad Station
http://ameniany.gov/Orgs/AHS/index.html
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HISTORY CONTINUED
Frayser began experiencing population decline due to difficult
economic times that began in the early 1980s after International Harvester eliminated nearly 1,500 jobs. In the mid-1980s, International Harvester discharged the rest of its employees and closed permanently. The
loss of Firestone happened around the same time around and added further damage to Frayser. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Frayser transitioned from a caucasian, middle-class area to a more racially diverse,
economically struggling area.
Today, Frayser continues to suffer from lack of business and industrial investment. The neighborhood is one of the most economically
disadvantaged and highest crime-rated areas of Memphis.
Aerial Typical Railroad Town
Source: http://ameniany.gov/Orgs/AHS/index.html
House in Frayser
House in Frayser
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PEOPLE
Table 1 Total Population
Frayser is made up of census tracts 99, 100, 101.1, 101.2,
102.2, and 103. According to the 2010 Census Frayser had a total
population of 40,871. Table 2 shows total population by age. The
population is generally evenly distributed, with children under five
(almost 10% of total) and adults aged 75 and older being outliers, as
evidenced by Chart 1. Teens ages 15-19 make up almost 10% of the
total population of Frayser.
Chart 1 Age Distribution
Total
40,871
Table 2 Total Population
Age
% of Total
Pop
Total
Under 5 years
3,977
9.73%
5 to 9 years
3,457
8.46%
10 to 14 years
3,624
8.87%
15 to 19 years
3,886
9.51%
20 to 24 years
3,337
8.16%
25 to 29 years
2,710
6.63%
30 to 34 years
2,459
6.02%
35 to 39 years
2,233
5.46%
40 to 44 years
2,349
5.75%
45 to 49 years
2,606
6.38%
50 to 54 years
2,879
7.04%
55 to 59 years
2,535
6.20%
60 to 64 years
1,784
4.36%
65 to 69 years
1,045
2.56%
70 to 74 years
75 and older
669
1,321
1.64%
3.23%
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The age distribution of Frayser sees a higher concentration of a young population. Over 57% of the population is under the age of 30. The area has been going
through a shift in the population age for quite a few
years. 9 percent of the population is under 5 years of
age. Access to quality childcare providers and family
services are vital for the Frayser community.
Chart 2 shows sex by age of total population of Frayser.
The area is 45% male and 55% female.
There are 441 men and 880 women over the age of 75
in the area. The women over the age of 75 are nearly
double that of the male population.
Chart 2 Population: Sex by Age
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DIVERSITY
Table 3 Population: By Race
The neighborhood is predominately African American at 84%, with the
Caucasian population being the next largest race at just under 13%.
Frayser was once a predominantly Caucasian neighborhood. The racial
makeup of Frayser began to change as jobs were decreasing due to
economic conditions in the 1980s. Working class caucasians began
leaving and African-American population began to grow. The Latino
community is approximately 2.39 percent of the total population of
Frayser.
% of Total
Population
White
12.30
Black or African American
84.18
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.21
Asian
0.24
Latino
2.39
Source: 2010 Census Bureau & American Community Survey
Chart 3 Population by Race
0%
Race
0% 3%
13%
White
Black or African
American
American Indian and
Alaska Native
Asian
84%
Latino
During the 1980s many major industrial employers shut down. This propelled an exodus of white working-class people to leave Frayser causing
population decline in the area. Over time Frayser became more diverse,
experienced continued decreasing property values and population decline. Frayser is one of the most poverty stricken neighborhoods in the
city of Memphis.
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HEALTH
Table 4 Health Facts
2010 Health Facts
Map of Food Deserts by Census Tract in the Frayser
Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
People living with HIV/AIDS
6.4%
Teen births
187
Infant mortality rate 4
18.2
South Memphis Farmer’s Market
Source: Commercial Appeal
Some Memphis neighborhoods are considered food deserts. According to
the USDA, a food desert is a census tract (small subdivision of a county that usually
contains between 1,000 and 8,000 people but generally averages around 4,000 people)with a substantial number or share of residents with low levels of access to retail
outlets selling healthy and affordable foods. Census tracts qualify as food deserts if
they meet low-income and low-access thresholds. An area with a poverty rate of 20
percent or greater, or a median family income at or below 80 percent of the
statewide or metropolitan area median family income would be considered low income. An area with 500 persons and/or at least 33 percent of the population lives
more than 1 mile from a supermarket or large grocery store is consider to have lowaccess according to the USDA. Easy access to fresh, healthy , and affordable food is
vital to the success of a community. In recent years, Memphis has seen the development of farmer’s markets bringing healthy and fresh food to communities that are
food insecure. Farmer’s markets help to fill a void that supermarkets have traditionally occupied.
According to the Shelby County Health
Department (SCHD), some of the leading causes
of death in Frayser include cancer, heart disease,
Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular disease.
Frayser has the highest rate of infant mortality
and teen pregnancy in Shelby county. Many factors contribute to infant mortality including lifestyle choices, poor nutrition, poverty, domestic
violence, access to medical care, birth defects
and substance abuse. Some of the health agencies that are located in Frayser include Christ
Community Health Services (primary care), Mahan House (mental health), Midsouth Health and
Rehabilitation (nursing home), Frayser Millington
Mental Health (Mental Health) and Guardian
Group (Mental Health).
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RECREATION
Frayser is 15.75 square miles and has 40,281 residents The neighborhood has 9 parks to serve residents. These parks include neighborhood parks, parks connected to community centers and large parks. Many Frayser parks have amenities such as walking trails, playground equipment, pavilions and basketball courts. Frayser has a history of gangs running the parks making them unsafe to use. Some parks do not have accurate signs that display the correct name of the park.
Table 5 Parks in Frayser
Park
Location
Acres
Amenities
Frayser Park
2907 N. Watkins
40.54
Tennis center w/ 8 outdoors courts, play equipment, pavilion, 1 & 1/2 mile fitness trail, basketball courts, swimming pool, abuts Ed Rice Community Center
290
18 hole golf course
The Links at Davy Crock- 4380 Ridgeline
ett Park
Alberson Park (Whitney
Road Park)
Whitney Street at Baskin 10
Street
Play equipment, adjacent to Whitney Elementary school
Rodney Barber Park
2215 James Road
77
7 lighted softball fields, 1 lighted baseball field, 2 concession stands and restrooms
Grandview Park
University Street at
North Whitney
13.50
Play equipment, walking trail
Westside Park
3347 Dawn Street
10
Softball field, basketball court, football field, need improvements, abuts Westside Elementary
school and Westside Middle school, only accessible through property of schools
Fletcher Creek Park
(Denver Road Park)
Tulsa @ Bigelow
10
Basketball court, play equipment, currently under improvements
Georgian Hills Park
3930 Lewier
19.70
Play equipment, ball field, 1/2 mile fitness trail, pavilion
Pickett Park
2550 St. Elmo
11.58
Abutts North Frayser Community center, play equipment, basketball courts, pavilion
Firestone Park
Millington Road @ Robertson
317
Football/ track stadium with restroom/concession, Firefighter Academy
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RECREATION
North Frayser Community Center
Source: City of Memphis
Ed Rice Community Center
Source: City of Memphis
The mission of community centers in Memphis is to provide a safe and honest environment that offers a wide variety of programs and services which meet the identified needs of the community. Community centers are a safe place for all ages to meet new friends, socialize, learn
new skills, keep fit, and stay healthy. Each community center provides classes, programs and events in 5 core areas 1– health fitness, and wellness
services and programs; 2– Educational development and training services; 3– Cultural arts programming; 4– Dance and musical expression; 5–
Character building and social development. They also provide summer day camp; a gymnasium, game room, art studio, kitchen and meeting
rooms; supervised youth team sports; time for free play; holiday events. These two centers offer aquatics; homework help; outdoor athletic
fields, walking trails, and playgrounds; partnerships with organization such as boy scouts, girl scouts, AARP, and neighborhood associations. All
community centers are available for family reunions, banquets, wedding receptions, business meetings and more.
Table 6 Community Centers in Frayser
Community Center
Address
Phone Number
Facility Amenities
Ed Rice
2907 N. Watkins
901-357-6919
Gymansium, outdoor swimming pool, game room, kitchen, tennis court, basketball
North Frayser
2555 St. Elmo
901-353-9419
Computer lab (internet), weight room, gymnasium, 2 multi-purpose rooms and game
room
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EDUCATION
Table 7 School Performance
School
Type
NCLB- Math NCLB-ReadingI TCAP-Math TCAP=Reading TCAP-Socail Studies TCAP-Science TCAP-Writing
*Brookmeade
*Corning
Delano
Denver
*Frayser
*Georgian Hills
*Grandview Heights
*Hawkins Mill
*Lucie Campbell
Westside Elementary
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
Elem
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
34/F
34/F
52/B
34/F
33/F
34/F
31/F
38/F
34/F
40/D
28/F
30/F
54/B
31/F
29/F
29/F
25/F
32/F
28/F
33/F
29/F
29/F
50/B
30/F
30/F
29/F
27/F
31/F
28/F
33/F
26/F
26/F
45/C
27/F
26/F
25/F
24/F
27/F
24/F
31/F
3.7/B
3.8/B
4.6/A
3.8/B
3.7/B
3.8/B
3.8/B
3.9/B
3.7/B
3.8/B
*Whitney Elementary
Elem
State Average
Elem
Georgian Hills Middle
Middle
Memphis Business Academy Middle
*Westside Middle
Middle
State Average
Middle
Frayser High
High
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
35/F
50/B
40/D
39/F
32/F
50/B
-
30/F
49/C
29/F
39/F
26/F
49/C
-
29/F
52/B
31/F
45/C
30/F
52/B
-
25/F
49/C
28/F
37/F
24/F
49/C
-
3.6/B
4.1/A
3.9/B
4.1/A
3.9/B
4.2/A
3.8/B
Trezevant High
State Average
N
-
N
-
-
-
-
-
3.8/B
4.2/A
High
High
*- Failing in four core TCAP categories from 2009 to 2011
І - Denotes compiled category of Reading/Language Arts/Writing
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EDUCATION
Table 8 School Contact Information
School
Type
Address
Phone
School
Brookmeade
Elem
3777 Edenburg Dr.
901-416-3920
New Hope Christian Academy Elem
Corning
Elem
1662 Dabbs Avenue
901-416-3926
Georgian Hills Middle
Middle 3925 Denver Road
901-416-3740
Delano
Elem
1716 Delano Avenue
901-416-3932
Memphis Business Academy
Middle 3306 Overton Crossing
901-357-8600
Type
Address
Phone
3000 University Street
901-358-3183
Street
Denver
Elem
1940 Frayser Blvd
901-416-3936
Frayser
Elem
1602 Dellwood Avenue 901-416-3840
Georgian Hills
Elem
3930 Leweir
901-416-3750
Grandview Heights
Elem
2342 Clifton Avenue
901-416-3940
Hawkins Mill
Elem
4295 Mountain Terrace 901-416-3944
Lucie Campbell
Elem
3232 Birchfield Drive
901-416-1000
Memphis Business Academy Elem
2450 Frayser Blvd
901-353-1475
Westside Elementary
Elem
3347 Dawn Drive
901-416-3725
Whitney Elementary
Elem
1219 Whitney Avenue
901-416-3949
Westside Middle
Middle 3389 Dawn Drive
Frayser High
High
1530 Dellwood Avenue
901-416-3880
High
3306 Overton Crossing
Street
901-416-3700
Trezevant High
High
3350 North Trezevant
901-416-3760
Elem
2450 Frayser Blvd
901-353-1475
Westside Elementary
Elem
3347 Dawn Drive
901-416-3725
Whitney Elementary
Elem
1219 Whitney Avenue
901-416-3949
901-416-3700
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EDUCATION
With both failing elementary and high schools in the area, Frayser
has relatively low educational attainment. According to the 2010
American Community Survey, of the population 18 and over,
28.9% lack a high school diploma. Just over 20% have completed
some college or obtained an Associates degree, and 2.6% have a
bachelors degree or higher. Forty percent of residents of the age
of 18 have a high school diploma.
Table 9 Educational Attainment
Population 18 to 24 years
% of Sample
Less than high school graduate
28.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
46.1%
Some college or associate's degree
22.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5 year estimate.
Percentages are based on a sample size of 799.9
Tables 3.2 and 3.3 segments the population by age groups, showing educational attainment for the population 18 to 24, and the
population 25 and older.
The Tennessee Department of Education realize the problems facing the Frayser community and are determined to improve the
educational achievement in the area. Mid 2012, the state announced that the newly minted Achievement School District
(ASD) would take over several low performing schools in the
Memphis area. The ASD targets schools that have been historically in the lowest 5% of achievement standards within the city.
The ASD is currently operating three schools in the Frayser area:
Corning Elementary, Frayser Elementary, and Westside Middle.
Table 10 Educational Attainment (25 and older)
Population 25 years and over
Less than 9th grade
% of Sample
6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
20%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
46%
Some college, no degree
18%
Associate's degree
4%
Bachelor's degree
Graduate or professional degree
4%
2%
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5 year estimate.
Percentages are based on a sample size of 799.7
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EDUCATION
Source: http://www.teachplus.org/page/partnersadvisors-144.html
The Achievement School District
Georgian Hills Middle School
Source: Community LIFT
Elementary and Middle School
Within the neighborhood boundaries, Frayser has eleven elementary schools. Eight of the eleven elementary schools are classified
as high priority schools—meaning that is has not met Tennessee’s
Department of Education standards for two years. From the eleven
different elementary schools, students are able to attend three
different middle schools. Only one of the middle schools that is on
High School
Frayser students attend two high schools: Frayser High and Trezevant High. As shown in Table 3, Tresevant students are not meeting
In January of 2010 the Tennessee legislature enacted the Tennessee
First to the Top Act– the most sweeping education law passed in
Tennessee in over two decades. Among the most notable components of this new, bi-partisan legislation was the creation of The
Achievement School District (ASD), a wholly new division of the
State’s Department of Education. The ASD is a key component of
Tennessee’s strategy to address the persistently poor performance
of many of its schools. The ASD has the ability to take over and operate persistently poor performing schools across the state.
Currently, schools slated to enter the ASD will operate under three
types of governance structures, comprising a “portfolio” approach.
The ASD’s relationship with schools will differ, depending on the
governing arrangement. The three governing arrangements are Direct-Run Schools, Local Education Agency (LEA) Contract School, or
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EDUCATION
Map 2 Frayser Public Library
Source: University of Memphis
Frayser Public Library
Source: Community LIFT
Frayser Branch Library is the only library that serves the Frayser community. The library is within 1-mile of a small sector
of the community. The library is located off of Watkins at 3712 Argonne street. It offers the largest collection of Christian fiction
and Auto Repair manuals in the Memphis Public Library System. Listings of community organizations and special functions in the
area can be found at the library. Their collection also includes many home-schooling materials and parent-teacher materials.
They have a meeting room that seats 30 people that can be used by non-profit organizations. The library also advertises events
that take place in the Frayser community. The library includes 10 computers with internet access and offers copying services.
The City of Memphis is currently planning to build a new library in Frayser.
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HOUSING
Chart 4 Housing Units by Occupancy
Chart 5 Housing Units by Ownership
90
80
%
70
o 60
u
f
n 50
i
t 40
t
o
s 30
t
a
20
l
10
47%
53%
Occupied housing
units
Owner-occupied
housing units
Renter-occupied
housing units
Vacant housing
units
0
Occupied
housing units
Vacant housing
units
Table 11 Units
Vacant Units
% of Vacant Units
% of Total Units
For rent
48.2%
8.31%
Rented, not occupied
0.8%
0.13%
For sale only
12.9%
2.23%
Sold, not occupied
1.2%
0.20%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
0.5%
0.08%
All other vacants
36.5%
6.28%
page 18
LAND USE
Map 3 Land Use
page 19
Frayser has a lot of vacant land. A significant amount of that land
is due to blighted properties. Urban blight is the deterioration
and decay of buildings and older areas of a city due to neglect,
crime, or lack of economic support. Since the International Harvester plant closed in the 1980s and many people began moving
out blight was on the increase. Many of the people that moved
away were homeowners. The homeowners that left were not
replaced predominantly by renters. The combination of less
homeowners, lack of economic investment lead to more properties becoming blighted and serving as places of increased criminal
activity.
Blighted Property in Frayser
Source: Commercial Appeal
Map 4 Vacant Land
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EMPLOYMENT
Table 5.1 shows labor force participation for the Frayser population.
Labor force is calculated for the population over age 16. Over 60%
of the population is in the labor force, among those, 16.7% are unemployed. Over 11,000 people are not in the labor force, meaning
they do not have a job, are not looking for work, and have not been
employed within the last four weeks (as recorded by the U.S. Census).
Table 12 Total Labor Force
In labor force
Civilian labor force
Employed
Unemployed
Armed Forces
Not in labor force
19,009
19,007
15,827
3,180
2
11,261
% of Tot Pop
Over 16
62.80%
62.8%
83.3%
16.7%
0.01%
37.2%
There is minimal difference between the sexes for population in the labor force.
Chart 6 Labor Force by Sex
Chart 7 Household Income
Household Income
25.00%
Less than
$10,000
$10,000 to
$14,999
$15,000 to
$24,999
$25,000 to
$34,999
$35,000 to
$49,999
$50,000 to
$74,999
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
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POVERTY
Table 12 Poverty by Sex
Male
Total Population
Below Poverty Level
% of Male Pop Female
20,251
7,658
% of Female Pop
23,434
37.8%
9,902
According to the 2010 U.S. Census and American Community Survey Memphis is the poorest metropolitan
area in the United States. Frayser is considered one of
the most impoverished neighborhoods in the city.
42.2%
Chart 8 Poverty
Poverty
40.00%
60.00%
Table 13 Poverty of Total Population Determined
Population above
poverty level
Population below
poverty level
Total Number % of Age Group % of Total Pop
Under 18 years
Below poverty level
18 to 64 years
Below poverty level
15,237
8,829
57.9%
20.2%
Poverty of Children
25,791
8,313
Chart 9 Poverty of Children
32.2%
19.0%
20%
65 years and over
Below poverty level
2,657
418
Children above
poverty
15.7%
1.0%
80%
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5 year estimate. Based on population of 43,685
Children below
poverty
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TRANSPORTATION
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) currently operates two bus lines into
the neighborhood of Frayser. They include the Watkins/Rangeline route and the
Thomas/Northaven/Raleigh Route. Approximately 6% of Frayser residents use public transportation on a daily basis. Talk more about Transportation in Frayser and
the comparison of bus routes between 2006 an 2012. MATA buses are not a reliable mode of transportation. The buses are usually late take approximately 2 hours
to travel across the city. It normally takes 20 minutes to travel to any location within Memphis.
Map 5 MATA Bus Route
Source: MATA
Map 6 MATA Bus Route
Source: MATA
MATA Bus That Serves Frayser
Source: Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)
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MEMPHIS REPORTS

In 2010, the population of the City of Memphis was calculated to be 646,889.

Based on this population number, Memphis is ranked as the 20th most populated city in the U.S.

According to Kiplinger, a Washington D.C. based publisher of financial forecasts, the cost of living index in Memphis is 86 with 100 being the
national average.

The Brookings Institute ranks Memphis 7th out of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. for high childhood poverty rates.

The Brookings Institute ranks Memphis 54th out of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. for exports.

According to a recent article in the Commercial Appeal, Memphis is the 14th most financially distressed metro area in the U.S.

In 2011 the Milken Institute, a national think thank, ranked Memphis 191 out of 200 U.S. cities, in their annual report Best Performing
Cities.

According to Walkscore.com, Memphis is the 42nd most walkable city in the U.S.

In 2012, Bike Magazine named Memphis the most improved city for cyclists.
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FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Lamar Alexander (R)
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-4944
Steve Cohen (D)
2404 Rayburn HOB
202-225-3265
167 N. Main Suite 1068
Memphis, TN 38103
901-544-4224
167 N. Main St. Suite 369
Memphis, TN 38103
901-544-4131
State Senator
Bob Corker (R)
Ophelia Ford (D), District 29
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
[email protected]
54 N. Arcadian Suite 102
202-224-3344
Memphis, TN 38103
100 Peabody Place Suite 1125
901-575-2321
Memphis, TN 38103
301 6th Ave. North
901-683-1910
Suite 318 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-1767
Jim Kyle (D), District 30
[email protected]
100 Peabody Place Suite 1375
Memphis, TN 38103
301 6th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-4167
John DeBerry (D), District 90
[email protected]
1207 Sledge St.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-725-0130
301 6th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2239
State Representatives
Larry Miller (D), District 88
Barbara Cooper (D), District 86
[email protected]
99 N. Main Suite 2105
Memphis, TN 38103
901-578-7002
301 6th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-4295
[email protected]
1778 Overton Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38112
901-272-7884
301 6th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-253-0329
Community LIFT Upper South Memphis Data Book page 28
COUNTY AND CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
County Commissioners
City Council
Melvin Burgess (D), District 2
[email protected]
Lee Harris, District 7
Kemp Conrad, Super District 9, Position 2
[email protected]
[email protected]
901-222-1012
576-7010
901-576-6786
Walter Bailey Jr. (D), District 2
[email protected]
Joe Brown, Super District 8, Position 1
[email protected]
901-274-4724
Shea Flinn, Super District 9, Position 2
[email protected]
576-6786
Janis Fullilove, Super District 8, Position 2
[email protected]
901-576-6786
Reid Hedgepeth, Super District 9, Position, 3
[email protected]
901-222-1011
Henri E. Brooks (D), District 2
[email protected]
901-522-1017
Myron Lowery, Super District 8, Position 3
[email protected]
901-5767016
Community LIFT Upper South Memphis Data Book
page 29
REFERENCES

United States Census 2010; American Fact Finder and American Community Survey 2010

Shelby County Health Department

Shelby County Property Assessor

Tennessee Department of Education

The Commercial Appeal

Memphis Area Transit Authority

The University of Memphis: Frayser Futures 2006

United State Department of Agriculture

City of Memphis

Memphis Public Library

Teach Plus

Tennessee Roots

City of Amenia, New York
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