Opinion | Let’s get to work on redeveloping the former Mid-South Fairgrounds | Otis Sanford Local 24 News political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shares his point of view redeveloping the former Mid-South Fairgrounds. Author: Otis Sanford (Local 24) Published: 1:06 PM CST February 3, 2021 Updated: 5:31 PM CST February 3, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It seems as if we’ve been talking about the redevelopment of the fairgrounds property for eons. Yet, every time I drive along East Parkway, Southern, or Central avenues, all I see is desolation. And I can’t help but believe no one is really interested in bringing this historic area in heart of Memphis back to life.