President Donald Trump deployed more than 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in a crime-centered mission, and now he wants a replica of that in Memphis, but the early blueprints show key differences.

Memphis restaurant owners are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best when it comes to the National Guard deployment in the city.

The workweek began this Monday, with the expectation of a surge of resources to help fight crime in the Bluff City. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said Friday the Memphis Safe Task Force would begin work Monday.

Federal law enforcement's presence is expected to boost public safety, but it is sparking mixed reactions among residents.

The "Memphis Safe Task Force" launches Monday in an attempt to crack down on crime in the most dangerous U.S. city in FBI's violent crime category.

A gathering of 60-plus Nashville residents the morning of Sept. 27 sent a message that “Memphis is fighting back, and Nashville is joining that fight,” said speaker Craig Bardo, a community organizer who leads a group called Veterans for Peace, at the demonstration.

Armed federal agents patrolled downtown Chicago on Sunday as President Donald Trump sent 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a move opposed by the governor and challenged in court.

For two weeks, Memphis has been bracing for an influx of National Guard troops after President Donald Trump announced his intention to deploy them to the city. On Friday, residents finally learned more about that plan,