i have lived in mem for a little over 2 years now. i bought a house out in cordova, and i really enjoy it. i don't live in the heart of cordova, i am actually pretty far out east, past houston levee so it takes me a good 30 min to the parking lot. really nice area though. great neighboor hood and NOT getting annexed to mem for atleast 10 years. we aren't even on the chopping block right now, and with them still trying to annex southeast memphis, and the area above shelby farms, it will be a while before they make it to us. like everyone said stay out of mem. there are a few downsides to mississippi too.

here are a few things to consider.

1. Outside of mem you pay county taxes only .
2. Mississippi has a state income tax, TN does not.
3. Sales tax in TN is 9.25%
4. If you own a car you can almost expect to pay 500 bucks a year to register it in MS. i have a 1999 4 runner that would have been 400 bucks to register in MS, only 75 in TN.
5. Lots of good ole boys in MS
6. Southaven is to close to whitehaven for me.

if you have any other questions just ask, i am sure everyone on here can help out.