What could come out of the new Downtown fee proposed in Memphis? [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The details around Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s proposed tax in Downtown Memphis are clearing up questions about the future in the Bluff City.

On Nov. 20, Mayor Paul Young announced plans to seek approval for this tax, referred to as a “security and tourism fee.” This proposal comes after other property and solid waste tax increases were introduced in June.

While called a tax, this would be more of a fee on certain items sold in downtown businesses. A city spokesperson said this fee would appear at the bottom of your receipts once you check out from a downtown restaurant or store, but not if you buy something in another part of the city.

The plan would be similar to what has been done in Nashville, which …