city-of-memphis Back to Homepage Open Menu city-of-memphis Back to Homepage GENERAL NEWS HOMEPAGE / NEWS / GENERAL NEWS Print Screen Supreme Court rejects Mississippi’s claim in water rights case Posted on November 22, 2021 The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on this water rights case is an historic and significant victory for Memphis. After years of litigation and demands by Mississippi that we pay them... Read More about Supreme Court rejects Mississippi’s claim in water rights case ArtsMemphis brings back Arts Week; announced as recipient of American Rescue Plan grant from NEA Posted on November 19, 2021 ArtsMemphis is proud to announce its second annual Arts Week from December 5-12, 2021, a week-long celebration to showcase Memphis’ dynamic, diverse collection of artists and arts organizations. An officially-proclaimed... Read More about ArtsMemphis brings back Arts Week; announced as recipient of American Rescue Plan grant from NEA VIRTUAL STATE OF MEMPHIS HOUSING SUMMIT 2021: ROADMAP TO EQUITABLE REVITALIZATION Posted on October 26, 2021 The Division of Housing and Community Development is virtually hosting its 3rd annual State of Memphis Housing Summit 2021 on October 28th from 9 am. to 4 p.m. This will... Read More about VIRTUAL STATE OF MEMPHIS HOUSING SUMMIT 2021: ROADMAP TO EQUITABLE REVITALIZATION Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on October 19, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency City of Memphis receives the NAMI Tennessee Sam Cochran Criminal Justice Award Posted on October 18, 2021 On September 22, 2021, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Tennessee selected the CARE Team (Crisis Assessment and Response to Emergencies) as this year’s recipient of the Sam Cochran... Read More about City of Memphis receives the NAMI Tennessee Sam Cochran Criminal Justice Award Update on zoo parking Posted on October 5, 2021 In 2016, Mayor Jim Strickland approved a resolution to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lots. Most recently, work was done to explore the opportunity to build a parking deck in... Read More about Update on zoo parking City of Memphis offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to join MPD Posted on September 27, 2021 Today, Mayor Jim Strickland announced that the City of Memphis is offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus for Memphis Police Department recruits. Other recruitment bonuses include up to $10,000 in relocation... Read More about City of Memphis offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to join MPD Resolution approving allocation of ARPA funds for the City of Memphis Posted on September 15, 2021 Click below to read the... Read More about Resolution approving allocation of ARPA funds for the City of Memphis World Relief Memphis, Mayor Harris and Mayor Strickland to host press conference on creating community of welcome for Afghan allies and parolees Posted on September 9, 2021 On Thursday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m. CDT, World Relief Memphis will host a press conference with Memphis Mayor Strickland and Shelby County Mayor Harris to highlight how the Memphis... Read More about World Relief Memphis, Mayor Harris and Mayor Strickland to host press conference on creating community of welcome for Afghan allies and parolees Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on August 31, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency City prepared for remnants from Hurricane Ida Posted on August 29, 2021 The City of Memphis is prepared for possible heavy rain and high wind expected Sunday, Monday and into Tuesday. Crews have prepped for the storm by inspecting and clearing storm... Read More about City prepared for remnants from Hurricane Ida Parking and Traffic Changes for 2021 Football Season at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Posted on August 19, 2021 With the redevelopment of Liberty Park, there will be changes to game day parking and traffic control, starting with the University of Memphis football home opener on September 4 at... Read More about Parking and Traffic Changes for 2021 Football Season at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Park and Ride Shuttle Service for all 2021 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Football Games Posted on August 19, 2021 To help relieve parking challenges for the 2021 football season on game day, the City of Memphis is excited to announce enhanced Park and Ride Shuttle service to the Liberty... Read More about Park and Ride Shuttle Service for all 2021 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Football Games Building Economic Opportunity: Youth Workforce Readiness Posted on August 16, 2021 Click below to view the... Read More about Building Economic Opportunity: Youth Workforce Readiness Public Meeting Notice: EDGE/IDB PILOT Performance Review & Compliance Committee Posted on August 13, 2021 Notice is hereby given to all residents of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee, and to all persons interested that an open and public meeting of the... Read More about Public Meeting Notice: EDGE/IDB PILOT Performance Review & Compliance Committee Public Meeting Notice: MBDOC Posted on August 9, 2021 Minority Business Development Oversight Commission (MBDOC) When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Where: 125 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis City Council Committee Room 5th Floor Social distancing... Read More about Public Meeting Notice: MBDOC Treasury phone lines experiencing outages Posted on August 5, 2021 Treasury phone lines are currently experiencing intermittent outages. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the... Read More about Treasury phone lines experiencing outages Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on July 21, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Stormwater Project meeting to be held Thursday Posted on July 20, 2021 This Thursday, July 22, Allworld Project Management and the City of Memphis will host a meeting regarding the proposed Stormwater Project in the Belt Line community. The Stormwater Project aims... Read More about Stormwater Project meeting to be held Thursday Mayor Strickland addresses public safety Posted on July 16, 2021 In my five and half years as Mayor, working to solve the problem of violent crime has been the hardest and most challenging obstacle I’ve faced. Each time I hear... Read More about Mayor Strickland addresses public safety City of Memphis achieves Gold What Works Cities Certification Posted on July 14, 2021 Memphis Recognized as One of the Best American Cities at Using Data and Evidence to Improve Residents’ Lives Memphis is proud to share that it has again been recognized for... Read More about City of Memphis achieves Gold What Works Cities Certification Accelerate Memphis website launches Posted on June 29, 2021 Through Accelerate Memphis, the City of Memphis will issue $200 million in bonds to facilitate catalytic community projects intended to accelerate its growth by improving quality of life, driving equity and inclusion, improving... Read More about Accelerate Memphis website launches Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on June 22, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Hospitality Hub breaks ground on new home Posted on June 21, 2021 The Hospitality Hub breaks ground on its new Washington Avenue home Monday, June 21. The new Hub campus will include the region’s first barrier-free emergency shelter for women, expanded Hub... Read More about Hospitality Hub breaks ground on new home Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on June 15, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Memphis Office of Youth Services accepts Cummins grant for summer jobs Posted on June 15, 2021 In support of the City of Memphis’ summer youth jobs program, the Memphis Office of Youth Services (MOYS) welcomes the generous grant of $60,000 dollars from Cummins. “We greatly appreciate... Read More about Memphis Office of Youth Services accepts Cummins grant for summer jobs Sandra Morgan to receive new car as winner of the “Shot for Shot Sweepstakes” Posted on June 10, 2021 The City of Memphis, in partnership with the non-profit Memphis Brand, today announced that Sandra Morgan of Memphis has been selected winner of the “Shot for Shot Sweepstakes.” The promotion,... Read More about Sandra Morgan to receive new car as winner of the “Shot for Shot Sweepstakes” Free rides to vaccine appointments available through 901 Ride Choice Posted on June 9, 2021 Memphians can now call 901-RIDE-901 (901-743-3901) to book a free trip to get their vaccine. LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) is funding the program through Innovate Memphis’ 901RideChoice platform. The... Read More about Free rides to vaccine appointments available through 901 Ride Choice Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on June 8, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on May 25, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Liberty Park moves forward with TDZ Statute approval by State Posted on May 25, 2021 Monday, the Tennessee State Funding Board approved an issuance of Tourism Development Zone (TDZ) Bonds for the City of Memphis to directly fund new developments to Liberty Park. The State... Read More about Liberty Park moves forward with TDZ Statute approval by State Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Posted on May 18, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends limited State of Emergency Statement from Mayor Jim Strickland on City mask ordinance Posted on May 13, 2021 The recent action by Governor Lee ending his declaration of a state-wide public health emergency, as well as the decision of the Shelby County Health Department to lift its own... Read More about Statement from Mayor Jim Strickland on City mask ordinance Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on May 12, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Fire Museum to hold grand re-opening Posted on May 10, 2021 The Fire Museum of Memphis will be holding a Grand Re-opening on Friday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. at 118 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN. The museum has been closed since... Read More about Fire Museum to hold grand re-opening City of Memphis looking for 911 emergency dispatchers Posted on May 6, 2021 The City of Memphis is looking for 911 emergency dispatchers. If you want a fast-paced and exciting career this may be the job for you. You will have the opportunity... Read More about City of Memphis looking for 911 emergency dispatchers Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan honored by Congress for the New Urbanism with 2021 Charter Award Posted on May 6, 2021 Memphis 3.0, the City of Memphis’ first comprehensive plan for growth since 1981, has been selected by Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) for a 2021 Charter Award in the... Read More about Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan honored by Congress for the New Urbanism with 2021 Charter Award Get vaccinated and get your shot at a new car Posted on May 4, 2021 The City of Memphis, in partnership with the non-profit Memphis Brand, today announced the “Shot for Shot Sweepstakes.” The promotion will give any Shelby County resident vaccinated for COVID-19 the... Read More about Get vaccinated and get your shot at a new car Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis Q & A Posted on April 30, 2021 Memphians were offered the opportunity to ask the incoming police chief, Cerelyn “CJ” Davis, questions about her law enforcement experience and philosophy. The Q&A was moderated by executive director of the... Read More about Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis Q & A City to offer Q & A with Chief of Police appointee Posted on April 23, 2021 In a spirit of additional transparency and in partnership with the Memphis City Council, Mayor Jim Strickland would like to offer Memphians the opportunity to ask the incoming police chief... Read More about City to offer Q & A with Chief of Police appointee A Budget to Stabilize Posted on April 20, 2021 Thank you, Chairman Colvett and members of the Council. The last time I presented you with an operating budget, I had hopes that we would be in a much different... Read More about A Budget to Stabilize Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on April 20, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City and County to distribute $28.2 million toward emergency rental and utility assistance program Posted on April 20, 2021 The Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Program, a new program aimed at helping renters in Shelby County, will help thousands of households that are behind on rent and utilities or... Read More about City and County to distribute $28.2 million toward emergency rental and utility assistance program Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on April 13, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City entering third year of Shared Mobility Program, invites companies to apply, renew Posted on April 13, 2021 The City of Memphis invites shared mobility operators to apply for permission to operate in Memphis. For the third year of the Shared Mobility Program, the City seeks to permit... Read More about City entering third year of Shared Mobility Program, invites companies to apply, renew Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on April 6, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City of Memphis announces new “Smart Memphis Plan” Posted on April 6, 2021 The Division of Planning and Development (DPD) has released the Smart Memphis Plan, a guide for how city government can advance use of technology, analysis of data, and deployment of... Read More about City of Memphis announces new “Smart Memphis Plan” Update on the search for a new police director Posted on April 5, 2021 As you know over the last several weeks, our team has been diligently working through the process to find a new police director to replace Michael Rallings who is retiring... Read More about Update on the search for a new police director City operating public COVID-19 vaccination sites Mondays – Saturdays Posted on April 2, 2021 The City of Memphis is now operating public COVID-19 vaccination sites, Mondays – Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Appointment sign-up links will be released on Fridays at noon... Read More about City operating public COVID-19 vaccination sites Mondays – Saturdays Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on March 31, 2021 Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Message regarding delayed solid waste service Posted on March 24, 2021 We apologize for delayed Solid Waste service from our contractor to some residents in Cordova, Hickory Hill and parts of East Memphis. The City of Memphis is actively working to... Read More about Message regarding delayed solid waste service Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on March 18, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Emergency repair to shut down part of Shelby Dr. Posted on March 17, 2021 Beginning Friday, March 19, at about 9 a.m., Shelby Drive between Sewanee Rd. and Mary Angela Rd. will be blocked to through traffic until sometime early on Sunday morning, March... Read More about Emergency repair to shut down part of Shelby Dr. City prepared for potential effects from severe weather Posted on March 17, 2021 The City of Memphis is prepared for potential effects of high wind and heavy rains beginning this morning through tonight. Public Works crews have prepped for the storm by inspecting... Read More about City prepared for potential effects from severe weather Memphis/ Shelby County Division of Planning launches development process for Innovation Corridor Posted on March 16, 2021 The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development will host a virtual public meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 to formally begin the process to create... Read More about Memphis/ Shelby County Division of Planning launches development process for Innovation Corridor Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14 Posted on March 12, 2021 On Sunday, March 14, Daylight Saving Time will begin. Residents across this city will adjust their clocks, cell phones and computer devices. The changing of the batteries in your smoke... Read More about Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14 Not an awareness day; state legislature honors advocacy achievements of Tennesseeans with disabilities Posted on March 11, 2021 The 112th General Assembly will proclaim March 11th 2021, “Disability Advocacy Day” in Tennessee, the Tennessee Disability Coalition (TDC), an alliance of over 40 member organizations and individuals advocating for... Read More about Not an awareness day; state legislature honors advocacy achievements of Tennesseeans with disabilities Ensuring equitable vaccine access to all Memphians is a top priority Posted on March 11, 2021 Ensuring equity and inclusion in all aspects of City government is a top priority. The vaccine process is no different. The City of Memphis is actively working to make sure... Read More about Ensuring equitable vaccine access to all Memphians is a top priority Candidates for Memphis Police Department Director released Posted on March 11, 2021 The City of Memphis employed the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to search for the best candidates to become Director of the Memphis Police Department. Interviews will be... Read More about Candidates for Memphis Police Department Director released City launches ISB Dashboard to answer public concerns of transparency involving MPD personnel Posted on March 11, 2021 As part of Mayor Strickland’s commitment to ensure transparency and accountability, the Memphis Police Department Inspectional Services Bureau (ISB) dashboard was developed to provide easy access to information and inspire... Read More about City launches ISB Dashboard to answer public concerns of transparency involving MPD personnel BlueCross Foundation Selects Two Additional COVID-19 Campaigns for Funding Posted on March 10, 2021 (BCBST News Center) The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has selected two additional organizations for funding from its COVID-19 vaccine campaign RFP. The program, announced in January, provides funding to... Read More about BlueCross Foundation Selects Two Additional COVID-19 Campaigns for Funding Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on March 9, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City of Memphis will re-open senior centers March 15 Posted on March 9, 2021 The City of Memphis will re-open its senior centers Monday, March 15, for scheduled activities and sessions that fall under Memphis Parks core services of Health, Fitness and Wellness; Cultural... Read More about City of Memphis will re-open senior centers March 15 ParkMobile 6-month pilot program initiated to promote prime parking turnover Posted on March 8, 2021 The City of Memphis, in coordination with the Downtown Memphis Commission, is partnering with ParkMobile and Premium Parking to provide mobile parking payments on select city blocks in the Edge... Read More about ParkMobile 6-month pilot program initiated to promote prime parking turnover Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on March 2, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Memphis and Shelby County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program — frequently asked questions Posted on March 1, 2021 Program Overview The U.S. Department of Treasury has granted a total of $28.2 million to the City of Memphis and Shelby County (including 19.6 million to the City and 8.6... Read More about Memphis and Shelby County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program — frequently asked questions Community Centers reopening March 1 Posted on March 1, 2021 The City of Memphis will start to re-open its community centers starting Monday, March 1. Bert Ferguson, Cunningham, Douglass, Gaisman, Hickory Hill, Orange Mound, Pine Hill, and Whitehaven will now open... Read More about Community Centers reopening March 1 Solid Waste crews running half day behind due to winter storm Posted on February 23, 2021 Solid Waste Management and its contractor are asking residents to be patient as collection crews make their way through neighborhoods for pick up. Crews are a half day behind due... Read More about Solid Waste crews running half day behind due to winter storm City of Memphis winter weather update (2-22) Posted on February 22, 2021 Closures: Due to MLGW’s water main breaks, the following City of Memphis services are impacted until further notice: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cossitt Downtown Library, Gaston Park Library, and Whitehaven... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-22) City‘s strategy to repair potholes after winter storm Posted on February 22, 2021 The City of Memphis Public Works Division is aware the recent winter storm has increased the number of potholes on city streets. The primary reason for this increase comes from... Read More about City‘s strategy to repair potholes after winter storm City of Memphis winter weather update (2-21) Posted on February 21, 2021 Closures: Due to MLGW’s water main breaks, the following City of Memphis services will be impacted on Monday, February 22: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Gaston Park Library, and Whitehaven... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-21) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-20) Posted on February 20, 2021 MLGW: Due to recent water main breaks and freezing temperatures that have caused low water pressure in MLGW’s water system, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has issued this advisory to... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-20) Statement from Mayor Strickland on water distribution Posted on February 20, 2021 We’re facing the unprecedented situation of low water pressure in our homes and taking the precaution of boiling our water. But we’ll get through this challenge together. To make sure some... Read More about Statement from Mayor Strickland on water distribution City of Memphis winter weather update (2-19) Posted on February 19, 2021 MLGW: Due to recent water main breaks and freezing temperatures that have caused low water pressure in MLGW’s water system, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has issued an advisory to... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-19) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-18) Posted on February 18, 2021 Closures Due to inclement weather, the City of Memphis will operate with only essential personnel coverage on Friday, February 19. As a result, the following services will be impacted: Memphis... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-18) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-17) Posted on February 17, 2021 6:30 p.m. update National Weather Service We are now under a Winter Storm Warning, which lasts until Thursday evening. Though models vary, the official forecast now is for snow to... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-17) Part of Monroe Ave. to close for equipment repair Posted on February 17, 2021 Beginning Friday, March 5, at 7 a.m., Monroe Avenue between Front St. and Main St. will be blocked to through traffic until about 3 p.m. that same day to allow... Read More about Part of Monroe Ave. to close for equipment repair 3rd Warming Center to open February 16 at Lewis Senior Center Posted on February 16, 2021 A 3rd Warming Center will open tonight, February 16, at 7 p.m. and run until further notice. Location: Lewis Senior Center (1188 North Parkway) *Due to a burst pipe, we... Read More about 3rd Warming Center to open February 16 at Lewis Senior Center 3rd Warming Center won’t open at Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center Posted on February 16, 2021 Update: Unfortunately a pipe burst at Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center, so it will not be open at this time as a Warming Center. We will keep you updated when we have... Read More about 3rd Warming Center won’t open at Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center Mayor Strickland signs State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather Posted on February 16, 2021 Mayor Strickland has signed a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather. Click below to... Read More about Mayor Strickland signs State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather Residential Fires: Annesdale Ave., Applestone St., Ruby Ln. Posted on February 16, 2021 ... Read More about Residential Fires: Annesdale Ave., Applestone St., Ruby Ln. Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on February 16, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City of Memphis winter weather update (2-16) Posted on February 16, 2021 7 p.m. update Closures: Due to inclement weather, the City of Memphis will operate with only essential personnel coverage on Wednesday, February 17, until further notice. As a result, the following... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-16) City government operations for February 16, 2021 Posted on February 15, 2021 Due to inclement weather, the City of Memphis will operate with only essential personnel coverage on Tuesday, February 16. As a result, the following services will be impacted: Memphis Parks,... Read More about City government operations for February 16, 2021 Statement from Mayor Strickland re: Pipkin Building Posted on February 15, 2021 “As we have been for nearly a year now, the City of Memphis continues to stand ready to help in the fight against this virus in any way we can.... Read More about Statement from Mayor Strickland re: Pipkin Building City of Memphis winter weather update (2-15) Posted on February 15, 2021 9 p.m. update: Closures: Due to inclement weather, the City of Memphis will operate with only essential personnel coverage on Tuesday, February 16. As a result, the following services will... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-15) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-14) Posted on February 14, 2021 Currently, roads remain in generally in good condition but there are slick areas as snow has moved in. Public Works crews will continue to be ready to respond to weather... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-14) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-13) Posted on February 13, 2021 Currently, roads are generally in good condition. Public Works crews are pretreating roads with brine in advance of forecasted wintry weather on Sunday evening and Monday. Crews will continue to... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-13) City of Memphis opens 2nd Warming Center Posted on February 13, 2021 The City of Memphis has opened a second Warming Center today, February 13. It will run until further notice. Location: Ruth Tate Senior Center (1620 Marjorie St.) For transportation, beginning... Read More about City of Memphis opens 2nd Warming Center Shelby County Health Dept COVID Vaccinations: Week of Feb. 13 – 20 Posted on February 12, 2021 The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) is offering appointments for both first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines for persons in the current priority groups during the week of February... Read More about Shelby County Health Dept COVID Vaccinations: Week of Feb. 13 – 20 City of Memphis winter weather update (2-12) Posted on February 12, 2021 Public Works: Public Works Snow and Ice operations worked around-the-clock Wednesday and Thursday and those efforts have improved road conditions throughout the city. As of today the main priority routes... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-12) City of Memphis winter weather update (2-11) Posted on February 11, 2021 Update at 3:45 p.m.: Our emergency operations team has had no significant changes or calls for service since noon. 4,577 MLGW customers are currently without power across the county. ... Read More about City of Memphis winter weather update (2-11) Winter weather update on road conditions Posted on February 11, 2021 Overpasses, bridges and streets may be slick throughout the city. Avoid driving if you can, but if you have to be on the road please be cautious. Calls for service... Read More about Winter weather update on road conditions Warming Center to open Wednesday, February 10 Posted on February 10, 2021 The Warming Center will open tonight, February 10, at 7 p.m. and run until further notice. Location: Hollywood Community Center (1560 N. Hollywood St.) For transportation, beginning at 6 p.m.,... Read More about Warming Center to open Wednesday, February 10 City prepared for potential of wintry mix Posted on February 9, 2021 The City’s Public Works Division is closely monitoring weather conditions based on reports of the potential of wintry mix conditions from the National Weather Service. In anticipation, crews are on... Read More about City prepared for potential of wintry mix Residential Fires: Franks Ave, Wellington St, Dexter Ave, Beaverlodge Dr, Aden St, Norfleet Ave Posted on February 8, 2021 The Memphis Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire at 46 W. Frank Avenue, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:49 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy... Read More about Residential Fires: Franks Ave, Wellington St, Dexter Ave, Beaverlodge Dr, Aden St, Norfleet Ave “Rules of the Road” ordinance amends speed limit in Memphis to 25 MPH Posted on February 4, 2021 Based on a Traffic Engineering evaluation, a City ordinance has passed to adjust the default speed limit on all roadways where a speed limit sign is not currently posted. The Division... Read More about “Rules of the Road” ordinance amends speed limit in Memphis to 25 MPH Notice to consulting firms regarding request for qualifications for Beltline Project Posted on February 4, 2021 Allworld Project Management, LLC seeks to retain the services of a professional engineering consulting team to provide planning, engineering, design, and evaluation services related to the preparation of concept design... Read More about Notice to consulting firms regarding request for qualifications for Beltline Project Solid Waste collection schedules to change for more than 22,000 Memphis households in contracted area Posted on February 4, 2021 The City of Memphis Division of Solid Waste Management will soon implement a new route schedule for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in the contracted area. The recent de-annexation... Read More about Solid Waste collection schedules to change for more than 22,000 Memphis households in contracted area Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on February 4, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to view the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency City announces virtual lottery for MPLOY and MAP applicants Posted on February 2, 2021 The MPLOY and Memphis Ambassador’s Program lottery for the Office of Youth Services summer programs will be held Thursday, February 4 at 10 a.m. This year’s lottery will be shown... Read More about City announces virtual lottery for MPLOY and MAP applicants City to provide update on second dose vaccination efforts Posted on January 29, 2021 Tiffany Collins, Deputy Director of General Services, will provide an update on the City’s partnership with University Clinical Health to administer second dose COVID-19 vaccinations to Group 1A1. Friday, January... Read More about City to provide update on second dose vaccination efforts Letter from Governor Lee regarding vaccine distribution Posted on January 27, 2021 ... Read More about Letter from Governor Lee regarding vaccine distribution Warming Center to open January 27 Posted on January 27, 2021 The Warming Center will open Wednesday, January 27, and run from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Location: Hollywood Community Center (1560 N. Hollywood St.) For transportation, beginning at 6 p.m.,... Read More about Warming Center to open January 27 MPD’s former Union Avenue precinct for sale Posted on January 22, 2021 Memphis Police Department’s former Union Avenue precinct is for sale. The buildings at 1925 Union Avenue comprise the former police precinct and auto repair building as well as a freestanding... Read More about MPD’s former Union Avenue precinct for sale A Time to Invest in Memphis Posted on January 21, 2021 Good evening, and thank you for joining me virtually tonight. I’m delivering my speech to you this evening from the newly transformed Renasant Convention Center. From what was a tired,... Read More about A Time to Invest in Memphis City of Memphis to partner with Kroger Delta Division Distribution Center Posted on January 19, 2021 The City of Memphis and Kroger are excited to announce a new partnership that will focus on second chances for those in our community who need them most. For participants... Read More about City of Memphis to partner with Kroger Delta Division Distribution Center Overton Park Golf Course to close for renovations Posted on January 16, 2021 Construction is set to begin on the Overton Park Golf Course starting Monday, January 18. The final day to play a round before closure is this Sunday. Golfers are asked... Read More about Overton Park Golf Course to close for renovations EDGE to hold virtual meeting Wednesday, January 20 Posted on January 15, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee Wednesday, January 20, 2021 – 3:15... Read More about EDGE to hold virtual meeting Wednesday, January 20 Warming Center to open tonight, January 15 Posted on January 15, 2021 The Warming Center will open tonight, January 15, at 7 p.m. and run until 7 a.m. at Hollywood Community Center (1560 N. Hollywood Street.) For transportation, beginning at 6 p.m.,... Read More about Warming Center to open tonight, January 15 Mayor Strickland’s statement on rental assistance Posted on January 13, 2021 “There are many in our community who are hurting. The City of Memphis will, as we always have done, continue to work with County, State, and Federal officials, along with... Read More about Mayor Strickland’s statement on rental assistance Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (1-12) Posted on January 13, 2021 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (1-12) Warming Center to open Friday, January 8 Posted on January 8, 2021 The Warming Center will open Fri., Jan. 8, Sat., Jan. 9 & Sun., Jan. 10, running from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m each night and into the morning. Location: Hollywood... Read More about Warming Center to open Friday, January 8 Mayor Strickland’s COVID-19 Update (1-7) Posted on January 7, 2021 Due to a reporting error, the Shelby County Vaccinations I listed on Tuesday were off slightly. Below is the corrected information. Daily Cases and Hospitalizations: As you see in the... Read More about Mayor Strickland’s COVID-19 Update (1-7) COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (1-5) Posted on January 5, 2021 Over the last several days, we’ve received multiple questions regarding vaccinations. I wanted to give a quick rundown of how things look. First, the national supply chain is the number... Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (1-5) Mayor Strickland’s statement on passing of Judge Teresa Jones Posted on January 2, 2021 “I’m sorry to learn today of the passing of Judge Teresa Jones who lost her battle with cancer. I was honored to appoint Teresa to the Memphis Municipal Court, Division... Read More about Mayor Strickland’s statement on passing of Judge Teresa Jones Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on December 30, 2020 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Residential Fires: Brooklawn Drive, Claybrook Street, University Street Posted on December 30, 2020 The Memphis Fire Department responded to a house fire at 8360 Brooklawn Drive, Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8:03 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported smoke visible from... Read More about Residential Fires: Brooklawn Drive, Claybrook Street, University Street Part of Raines Road to close for rail crossing repairs Posted on December 28, 2020 Beginning Monday, December 28, Raines Rd. between Alice Drive and Orleans Rd. will be blocked to through traffic to allow CNIC Railroad to perform emergency repairs to their rail crossing... Read More about Part of Raines Road to close for rail crossing repairs In-person court proceedings suspended Posted on December 23, 2020 In accordance with the Governor’s Issuance of Executive Order 70 and the Tennessee State Supreme Court Order dated 12-22-2020 In Re: COVID-19 PANDEMIC, the Judges of the Memphis Municipal Courts... Read More about In-person court proceedings suspended Warming Center to open Dec. 24 and 25 Posted on December 23, 2020 The Warming Center will open Thursday, Dec. 24, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and Friday, Dec. 25, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Location: Hollywood Community Center (1560 N.... Read More about Warming Center to open Dec. 24 and 25 Residential Fires: Wayfarer Circle, Hubbard Avenue, Deerwood Avenue, Rosita Circle, Denver Street Posted on December 23, 2020 The Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at 5172 Wayfarer Circle, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:37 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire... Read More about Residential Fires: Wayfarer Circle, Hubbard Avenue, Deerwood Avenue, Rosita Circle, Denver Street Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on December 23, 2020 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Part of Florida Street to close for rail crossing repairs Posted on December 16, 2020 Beginning Monday, December 21, at 8 a.m., Florida Street between McLemore Avenue and Colorado Avenue will be blocked to through traffic to allow CNIC Railroad to perform emergency repairs to... Read More about Part of Florida Street to close for rail crossing repairs Warming Center opens Wednesday evening (12-16) Posted on December 16, 2020 The Warming Center will open tonight, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. and run until tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. Location: Hollywood Community Center (1560 N. Hollywood St.) For transportation, beginning... Read More about Warming Center opens Wednesday evening (12-16) Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Posted on December 15, 2020 Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive... Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency Alliance Healthcare Services earns innovation award for CARE Team Model Posted on December 14, 2020 Alliance Healthcare Services was recently awarded the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations Innovation Award for their CARE Program (Crisis Assessment Response to Emergencies). The CARE program, in partnership with... Read More about Alliance Healthcare Services earns innovation award for CARE Team Model Applications open for MPLOY Youth Summer Experience & Memphis Ambassadors Program Posted on December 8, 2020 The City of Memphis Office of Youth Services has started the application period for the MPLOY Youth Summer Experience and Memphis Ambassadors Program (MAP). Applicants will be chosen through a... Read More about Applications open for MPLOY Youth Summer Experience & Memphis Ambassadors Program Construction to begin on section of Riverside Drive Posted on December 4, 2020 Beginning Saturday, December 5, Riverside Drive between Georgia Avenue and Beale Street will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction to allow Montgomery Martin Contractors to remove a... Read More about Construction to begin on section of Riverside Drive EDGE to hold virtual meeting Tuesday, December 8 Posted on December 4, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING of the PILOT Performance Review & Compliance Committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of... Read More about EDGE to hold virtual meeting Tuesday, December 8 Changes to solid waste collection starting Monday, December 7 Posted on December 4, 2020 The City of Memphis Solid Waste management is aware and understands residents’ concerns regarding recent collection delays. Due to the pandemic, approximately 25% of our solid waste crews have contracted... Read More about Changes to solid waste collection starting Monday, December 7 International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police seeks feedback regarding next director of MPD Posted on December 1, 2020 The City of Memphis has hired the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to conduct an executive search for the next Director of the Memphis Police Department. The Director of Police... Read More about International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police seeks feedback regarding next director of MPD Memphis Youth Got Talent kicks off November 30 Posted on November 30, 2020 The Office of Youth Services will host the annual Memphis Youth Got Talent Virtual Edition on November 30 at 7 p.m. on the Memphis Public Library channel. Participants entered a... Read More about Memphis Youth Got Talent kicks off November 30 Tips to stay safe during the holidays Posted on November 17, 2020 As we approach the holidays, please consider how your plans can be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19 . Small gatherings are a contributor to the rise of COVID-19... Read More about Tips to stay safe during the holidays Reimagine Policing focus group meetings to be held Posted on October 28, 2020 Mayor Strickland’s Advisory Council on Reimagining Policing (ACRP) was created to develop actionable recommendations to improve the Memphis Police Department. The ACRP will make recommendations to: Improve Transparency Increase Accountability... Read More about Reimagine Policing focus group meetings to be held Sewer work to affect North Second Street Posted on October 27, 2020 North Second Street between Marble Avenue and North Seventh Street will be closed to through traffic through Friday, November 6, for sewer pipe repair work. SARP10 – or Sewer Assessment... Read More about Sewer work to affect North Second Street Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday Posted on October 27, 2020 On Sunday, November 1, Daylight Saving Time will end and Standard Time begins. Memphians will set back their clocks, cell phones and computer devices. The changing of the batteries in... Read More about Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development announces launch of Develop901.com Posted on October 26, 2020 The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is pleased to announce the launch of Develop901.com, Memphis and Shelby County’s new online home for land use and construction permits and payments, inspection requests, contractor licensing, and development project... Read More about Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development announces launch of Develop901.com Statement from Chief Legal Officer on EPE lawsuit Posted on October 22, 2020 Federal Court dismisses Elvis Presley Enterprises’ (EPE)... Read More about Statement from Chief Legal Officer on EPE lawsuit FedEx to hold job fair on Friday Posted on October 22, 2020 FedEx to hold job fair on Friday at the Pipkin... Read More about FedEx to hold job fair on Friday City conducting surveys, meetings for Madison and Court re-designs Posted on October 20, 2020 The Division of Engineering is conducting a public outreach effort for the FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Re-Surfacing projects. Engineering, in partnerships with Downtown Memphis Commission, Memphis Medical District... Read More about City conducting surveys, meetings for Madison and Court re-designs City prepares for possible remnants from Hurricane Delta Posted on October 9, 2020 The City of Memphis is preparing for the potential effects of high wind and heavy rains beginning Friday night and Saturday morning. Crews are prepping for the storm by inspecting... Read More about City prepares for possible remnants from Hurricane Delta Municipal Courts to resume in-court appearances Posted on October 2, 2020 Effective Monday, October 5, municipal courts will resume in-court appearances. Courts will continue staggered scheduling to maintain physical distancing of six feet. If you were scheduled to appear between August... Read More about Municipal Courts to resume in-court appearances Information on Emergency Financial Assistance Programs Posted on October 2, 2020 Click below for a list of emergency financial assistance programs in Shelby... Read More about Information on Emergency Financial Assistance Programs City of Memphis website will be offline this weekend Posted on October 2, 2020 Please note, October 3 through Sunday, the City of Memphis website, ePayments, Oracle, and majority of all City applications will be offline/down due to a hardware move. We apologize for... Read More about City of Memphis website will be offline this weekend Lane closures to affect traffic on Shelby Drive Posted on September 25, 2020 Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, September 28, and lasting until March of 2021, lane closures on Shelby Drive at Mill Branch Road will go into effect so repairs can be... Read More about Lane closures to affect traffic on Shelby Drive Sewer work to affect Frayser starting September 21 Posted on September 17, 2020 The City of Memphis Sewer Assessment and Rehabilitation Program (SARP10) Team will be installing traffic control on Point Church Avenue between Overton Crossing Street and University Street to allow for... Read More about Sewer work to affect Frayser starting September 21 Huling Avenue to close for installation of dining service Posted on September 17, 2020 Huling Avenue will be closed starting Thursday between South Main Street and South Front Street to allow a temporary installation for outdoor... Read More about Huling Avenue to close for installation of dining service Virtual public meeting announced for Better Jefferson Project Posted on September 11, 2020 The City of Memphis’ Division of Engineering is hosting an initial public input meeting to present multimodal safety and aesthetic improvements proposed through the Better Jefferson project. The project’s scope... Read More about Virtual public meeting announced for Better Jefferson Project COVID-19 update from Mayor Strickland (9-10) Posted on September 10, 2020 Small Business Stabilization Grants In partnership with City Council, I announced on Tuesday that applications for the City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Initiative are open and ready for... Read More about COVID-19 update from Mayor Strickland (9-10) City of Memphis partners with area nonprofits to provide emergency COVID-19 relief assistance Posted on September 10, 2020 The City of Memphis is partnering with local nonprofits MIFA, Arts Memphis, and Welcome to Memphis, to distribute CARES Act funding in the form of utility and rent/mortgage assistance and... Read More about City of Memphis partners with area nonprofits to provide emergency COVID-19 relief assistance EDGE Finance Committee to hold virtual meeting Friday Posted on September 9, 2020 EDGE Finance Committee will conduct their September 11 meeting virtually. Click below for more... Read More about EDGE Finance Committee to hold virtual meeting Friday COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-8) Posted on September 8, 2020 In partnership with City Council, I announced today that applications for the City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Initiative are open and ready for submissions. The impacts of COVID-19... Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-8) City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Accepting Applications Posted on September 8, 2020 In partnership with City Council, Mayor Jim Strickland announced today that applications for the City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Initiative are open and ready for submissions. “The impacts of COVID-19... Read More about City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Accepting Applications Municipal courts suspending in-court appearances Posted on August 27, 2020 Municipal courts suspending in-court appearances Due to the high volume of citizens entering 201 Poplar Avenue, The Walter Bailey Justice Center and in consult with the Shelby County Health Department, Memphis... Read More about Municipal courts suspending in-court appearances Tropical Storm Laura Update Posted on August 27, 2020 City prepares for possible heavy rains from Tropical Storm Laura The City of Memphis is preparing for the potential effects of heavy rains beginning Thursday after midnight. Crews are prepping... Read More about Tropical Storm Laura Update DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives Posted on August 21, 2020 DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives in Memphis, TN Click here to view the... Read More about DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives City dog parks reopen Posted on August 20, 2020 Starting Thursday, August 20, dog parks are reopening. Hours of operation are from dawn to dusk. 1. Tobey Park – 2599 Avery Ave. 2. Overton Park – 1914 Poplar Ave. 3. Sea... Read More about City dog parks reopen City unveils Memphis Data Hub Posted on October 30, 2019 The City of Memphis has unveiled a state-of-the-art data hub that the public can access 24/7. The new data website includes six main features: Performance Dashboard – review city government... Read More about City unveils Memphis Data Hub Back to Homepage of City of Memphis Contact Us E-mail: mayor@memphistn.gov Useful Links 311 Online Support Center Access our City eMail on Office365 City of Memphis | COVID-19 Information