Memphis use to have this convention every year called COGIC. It's some religious event for mostly African Americans. I know on the news and just hearing people talk, most hotel and restaurant owners and employees hated it. Poor tippers, bounced checks (most places now will not accept checks without pre-approval) rude and in some cases, damages to rooms and property. Thousands came in for the week-long event. It has since moved to St. Louis. Many restaurant and hotel personnel in Memphis, were glad they left.