John Elkington Tells Sheffield to Clean up Its Act

Memphis property developer John Elkington has told the City of Sheffield to clean up its act. No, not just the proposed entrances to Inspiration Landing, but the entire city, more of less. Specifically addressed were the areas around the railroad tracks and the mixed bag downtown.

The year 2019 marks the fifth calendar year that Elkington has been involved with the Sheffield development project, so why is he just now addressing these cosmetic issues? Lack of investors once they view the fair city, perhaps?

The choice of wording "we need to clean up..." was particularly entertaining. Should we expect to see Elkington out and about in Sheffield wearing his reflective vest and wielding a trash pickup device? If any do, please take pics and forward them to us.

Sheffield - Making Town Creek Look Good for Decades

Years ago, we called Sheffield the pothole capital of the Shoals. That hasn't changed. If any investors from the Memphis or Atlanta area do decide to take an up close look at Sheffield, we sincerely hope they don't arrive in their own vehicle. Once these prospective moneybags crossed over into the city proper, how long would it take for them to turn around and head back to civilized terrain?

For those confident that Elkington can secure his funding for the project, perhaps you should Google "The Forge - Birmingham" or "Saddle Creek - Germantown." 

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