The flag of Memphis, Tennessee, is split between white, blue, and red, with the white portion being tilted, and the city's seal off-center.
Symbolism[]
Red, white and blue are the colors of the United States flag, as well as the flag of Tennessee. The three boxes in said colors represent Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, as they are the states represented in the Memphis Metropolitan area. In addition, the angle of the white portion represents the angle of the Mississippi River.[1]
The oak leaf refers to Memphis as the hardwood capital of the world. Industry is portrayed by the cogwheel while the cotton boll reflects the importance of Memphis as a major cotton market. The steamboat represents the Mississippi River and the significant port facilities in Memphis.[2]
History[]
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2004 NAVA survey[]
The flag scored 4.56 / 54th out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Rochester, and ahead of Houston.
