MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds of tires have been dumped into Nonconnah Creek off the Farrisview Boulevard bridge, as illegal dumping is becoming more than just an eyesore and headache for some Memphians.
About 10 minutes from there, another illegal dumping site is hidden behind businesses.
Some say this is an issue that has been going on for years, and if not properly addressed, it could take decades to fix.
Illegal dumping and blight are a couple of issues the city of Memphis are working to fix after several communities faced these issues…