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New CC Delayed in Memphis

A new convention center will not be built in Memphis in the next five years, city councilman Shea Flinn announced.

Flinn sits on the convention center committee, created in early 2008 by Mayor Willie Herenton, to study the feasibility of building a new $600 million facility. Flinn cited financial constraints and a desire to focus on reducing crime as reasons.