Interesting. I visited Memphis on my honeymoon in '01 to have a look while I was considering a move there. I found it kinda rough though it does have some friendly people. Compared to Nashville and Austin it was a much rougher place though. Much rougher. You're coming from St. Louie though so I can see how you might see it like that. I have found Nashville and Austin to be among the most friendly cities I've ever been. But the most friendly area in the whole country is south MS, no contest. But there are no big cities there either, lol.