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By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com Guide to Memphis

Memphis Tidbits

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Here is a bit of trivia for you. What do the crape myrtle and the dogwood have in common? They are the city’s official flower and tree, respectively. For years, I didn’t even know that Memphis had an official flower or tree!

And while I found that information fascinating, I was completely blown away by what the Memphis Chamber of Commerce claims the average summer temperature in Memphis is. Want to take a guess? For this answer and more, check out these Memphis facts and figures.

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