Mayor's Office
Tom Lee Park mediation concludes
December 5Jim Strickland
As you may recall, earlier this year, I asked the Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP) and Memphis in May (MiM) to enter mediation to resolve their differences on how we improve Tom Lee Park.
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Parts of Monroe Avenue and Marshall Avenue to close for maintenance this weekend
December 3
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City's Office of Youth Services challenges Memphians to help Just One Youth (JOY)
December 3Cindy Wolff
The City of Memphis Office of Youth Services (MOYS) is asking individuals and businesses to contribute to help thousands of youth to be employed through its MPLOY Youth Summer Experience program.
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City of Memphis awarded $5.6 million for lead paint remediation in homes
December 3
Tuesday, the City of Memphis was awarded a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH).
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Memphis Police hiring event being held Monday
December 2
Interested in joining the Best in Blue? Head to 2714 Union Avenue Ext. Monday between 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. to speak with MPD's recruitment team.
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MemFeast to be held Thursday
November 25Leah Kraus
MemFeast Thanksgiving Meal for the Homeless and Hungry will be held Thursday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall.
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Construction work to take place on Prentiss Place
November 22
Beginning Monday, December 2 at 8 a.m., Prentiss Place, just east of McLean Boulevard and Morrie Moss Lane north of the Memphis Zoo parking lot, will be blocked to through traffic.
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Renasant Bank announces naming rights partnership with Memphis Convention Center
November 21
The City of Memphis and Renasant Bank have announced a naming rights partnership for the Memphis convention and meetings facility to be renamed the Renasant Convention Center.
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Service changes and closures for Thanksgiving
November 21Leah Kraus
City of Memphis offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Administration announces changes within senior leadership team
November 20Dan Springer
As Mayor Jim Strickland’s second term in office approaches, there will be some changes to the senior leadership team that will take effect January 1, 2020.
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City of Memphis and Conduent Introduce Speed Safety Program
November 19
The City of Memphis and Conduent Incorporated announced the implementation of a new Speed Safety Program to encourage motorists to slow down in school zones.
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Fire dogs help teach fire safety to students
November 15Leah Kraus
Local students learned about fire safety on Friday from one of the best teachers – Fire Dog Astro.
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Hundreds Gather for ‘Read for the Record’ with Shelby County Schools and Memphis Public Libraries
November 7
Memphis Public Libraries and Shelby County Schools joined together Thursday, November 7, at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library to take part in Jumpstart’s 14th annual "Read for the Record."
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Service changes and closures for Veterans Day
November 6Leah Kraus
City of Memphis offices will be closed and there will be no solid waste pick up on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Update on the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless and Hungry
November 5
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Changes for property alarm customers
November 4
The rules for alarm customers and false alarms are changing, effective January 1, 2020, in Memphis.
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Liberty Bowl sells out for Memphis-SMU game
November 4
Saturday’s SMU at Memphis football game was officially a sell-out at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium with more than 59,000 people packing the stadium.
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Storm recovery services transitioning
November 1
After nearly two full weeks of operation, the shelter at Marian Hale Community Center will be closing Friday at 4 p.m.
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City unveils Memphis Data Hub
October 30Leah Kraus
The City of Memphis has unveiled a state-of-the-art data hub that the public can access 24/7.
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