Orange Mound hosts activities to celebrate National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 

The City of Memphis and Shelby County Lead Programs are proud to celebrate National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) from October 20 to October 26 in the Orange Mound community. This week will feature several events designed to educate the community about lead safety and the associated risks of lead exposure, particularly for children. Throughout the week, we will provide valuable resources on getting homes tested for lead and ensuring children are screened as well.

Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development Collaborates with Partners to Build Affordable Housing in Orange Mound 

The City of Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development, along with United Housing, Inc., THDA, Bank3, and My Cup of Tea, is breaking ground on a new affordable housing initiative in Orange Mound. The ceremony will take place at 824 Semmes, on Tuesday, August 13, at noon. This project will see the construction of single-family, accessible homes on a previously vacant lot. The project is partly funded also by the Tennessee American Rescue Plan.