MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some Memphians are expressing their concern about more Tennessee National Guardsmen coming to Memphis this week, including Free the 901, a group that hosted a block party on Sunday.
Although the group is against the National Guard in Memphis, they are really focusing on voter registration in hopes to make a change.
A spokesperson with the Memphis Police Department said earlier this week, the total National Guard presence in Memphis is currently between 140 and 180 and those numbers are expected to grow. Anywhere between 170 to 210 more troops are expected to arrive in Memphis, but it is unclear if they’ve already arrived.
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