Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency....Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (11-17)
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 cases. This year, we recommend that you forgo the traditional holiday gatherings and only celebrate in person with immediate family...Read More about Tips to stay safe during the holidays
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (11-17)
Memphis Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its reconstructed Raleigh Library branch with a virtual ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 19 at 3:15 p.m. It will be celebrated in partnership with the newly constructed Austin Peay police station and Raleigh Springs Town Center skate park which will also...Read More about Memphis Public Library celebrates reconstructed Raleigh location with ribbon cutting
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 cases. This year, we recommend that you forgo the traditional holiday gatherings and only celebrate in person with immediate family...Read More about Tips to stay safe during the holidays
The Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at 3284 Brookmeade Street, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 8:58 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported fire visible from the one-story, wood frame residential structure. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. Thirteen (13) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and...Read More about Residential Fires: Brookmeade Street, Vann Avenue, Charleswood Avenue
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire at 2030 Nedra Avenue, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 4:24 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire visible from the one-story wood frame residential structure. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. Eleven (11) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment...Read More about MFD responds to Nedra Avenue fire
Coleman Avenue The Memphis Fire Department responded to a house fire at 3233 Coleman Avenue, Friday, November 6, 2020 at 10:18 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported smoke visible from the one-story wood frame residential structure. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. Fourteen (14) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment...Read More about Residential Fires: Coleman Avenue, Cypress Road, and Mud Island Drive
Appleville Cove The Memphis Fire Department responded to a house fire at 188 Appleville Cove, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 8:05 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire visible from the one-story wood-frame residential structure. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. Fifteen (15) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment...Read More about Residential fires: Appleville Cove, Cortona Place, Laudeen Drive, and Windmeadow Lane
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a second alarm fire at 382 Klinke Avenue, Tuesday, November 3,...Read More about MFD responds to Klinke Avenue fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at 6660 Pondside Circle, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 12:09 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke visible from the two-story wood frame apartments. Twenty (20) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately forty-eight (48) emergency response personnel...Read More about MFD responds to Pondside Circle fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at 1366 Mary Jane Avenue, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 3:57 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported fire visible from the one-story wood frame residential structure. Thirteen (13) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately twenty-nine (29) emergency response...Read More about MFD responds to Mary Jane Avenue fire
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 Improve Community Relations Evaluate Excessive Use of Force A series of focus group conversations will be held to capture the...Read More about Reimagine Policing focus group meetings to be held
The Memphis Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire at 1081 Stage Avenue, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 5:29 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke visible from the one-story commercial, chimney repair storage building.Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. Eighteen (18) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment...Read More about MFD responds to Stage Avenue fire
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 and Rehabilitation Program – brings improvements to the sewer system in Memphis through a series of condition assessment and construction...Read More about Sewer work to affect North Second Street
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
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 your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide alarms are importantchanges that could possibly save lives, prevent injuries and minimize property damage....Read More about Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-20)
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
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 at the Pipkin...Read More about FedEx to hold job fair on Friday
Latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-21)
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 Collaborative, and Innovate Memphis propose re-configuring the lanes on the street segments listed below. The re-configurations include a road diet...Read More about City conducting surveys, meetings for Madison and Court re-designs
Latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby County....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-14)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-13)
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 and clearing storm drains, inlets, and checking other essential areas. City streets sometimes experience standing water in some low-lying areas...Read More about City prepares for possible remnants from Hurricane Delta
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-6)
Latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby County....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-7)
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 27 – October 2, and have not received a reset notice, please call the City Court Clerk’s Office at 901-636-3400,...Read More about Municipal Courts to resume in-court appearances
Click below for a list of emergency financial assistance programs in Shelby...Read More about Information on Emergency Financial Assistance Programs
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 the inconvenience and will keep you updated on any changes....Read More about City of Memphis website will be offline this weekend
The latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-30)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-29)
The Division of Housing & Community Development (HCD) announced Monday the release of its 2020 State of Memphis Housing Report. This report is a product of a collaborative effort between HCD, Innovate Memphis, Memphis-Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, and multiple partnering organizations. “Since 2016, creating more quality, affordable...Read More about City of Memphis releases “State of Memphis Housing Report”
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 made to the drainage system underneath the road. The closures will change as the project progresses. It is expected that...Read More about Lane closures to affect traffic on Shelby Drive
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-22)
The latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-22)
The latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby County....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-17)
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 the installation of new sanitary sewer pipe. This section of Point Church Avenue will be closed to through traffic from...Read More about Sewer work to affect Frayser starting September 21
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
The latest information on COVID-19 in Shelby County....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-14)
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 consists of a two-mile stretch of Jefferson Avenue from Front Street to Cleveland Street. As a primary corridor from Downtown...Read More about Virtual public meeting announced for Better Jefferson Project
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 submissions. The application is available online at http://www.memphisbdc.org/grants/. All applications must be submitted completely and with any additional documents that must...Read More about COVID-19 update from Mayor Strickland (9-10)
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 individual financial awards to Memphis residents who have lost income due to COVID-19. Applicants must apply online and provide documentation...Read More about City of Memphis partners with area nonprofits to provide emergency COVID-19 relief assistance
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
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 have been felt by everyone, but our small businesses are some of those hit hardest by this pandemic. With these...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-8)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click below to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
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 have been felt by everyone, but our small businesses are some of those hit hardest by this pandemic,” Mayor Strickland...Read More about City of Memphis Small Business Stabilization Grant Accepting Applications
Today, the Strickland Administration announced the creation of an Advisory Council to Reimagine Policing in Memphis, which is Phase 2 of this work. Phase 1 of this process was to listen to protesters and to make immediate improvements such as adopting the “8 Can’t Wait” principles, improving CLERB, prohibiting no-knock warrants, extending...Read More about Mayor Strickland announces Advisory Council to Reimagine Policing
Mask EnforcementDATA AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 1 Received 7 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 5 inspections based on processed complaints.1 business received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 5 inspections based on processed complaints2 businesses received warnings ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO DATE...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-2)
In case you haven’t noticed—today is 901 Day, Memphis! 901 Day celebrates all things Memphis and begins the launch of our 901 Reasons to Wear a Mask campaign. Join in on the City of Memphis Facebook page and let us know your reason. You may see it as part of our social...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-1)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click here to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-1)
Shelby County Health Department COVID-19 Daily Update: August 31, 2020Shelby County COVID-19 CasesTotal Shelby County Cases: 27,587New Cases Today: 120Deaths Total: 382Deaths Reported Last 24 Hours: 4Total Tested in Shelby Count: 255,678Tennessee Total Cases: 153,115As of 2:00 p.m. 8/30/20Other JurisdictionsTipton County, TN: 1,455Desoto County, MS: 4,585Crittenden County, AR: 1,641Numbers current...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-31)
Poplar Avenue lane to close for widening project Beginning Monday, August 31, and lasting through December 2020, the City’s contractor, Enscor, will close the curb lane of westbound Poplar Avenue between I-240 and Yates Road in conjunction with Poplar Avenue widening in the area. Drivers should expect delays and may...Read More about Popular Avenue Closure (8-31)
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 Municipal Courts are suspending in-court appearances effective Thursday, August 27. Click here to read the full...Read More about Municipal courts suspending in-court appearances
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 for the storm by inspecting and clearing storm drains, inlets, and checking other essential areas. Crews are working to clean...Read More about Tropical Storm Laura Update
Yesterday, I announced in partnership with City Council, we contributed $3.5 million in CARES Act funding to MIFA that will go to fund utility assistance programs (up to $200 per participant), as well as programs that offer food, rent and other assistance. I want to make a couple more quick clarifying...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-27)
I just wanted to take a second to commend the great work of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South. Throughout the course of this pandemic, they have been an invaluable partner, especially through their free childcare for essential workers program housed at 22 of our community centers. Below is a chart...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-26)
I talked about this a couple times last week, and I want to remind everyone again—get tested if you feel sick. We have plenty of tests and multiple, convenient locations where you can get tested. By the actions that so many are taking, we are continuing to keep the effective reproduction number...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-25)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click here to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
As each week passes, we’re continuing to see improvement in the fight against this virus. Our daily cases and positivity rate continues to drop as more and more people are wearing masks. To further demonstrate what we’re doing is working, take a look at these numbers. These are averages from...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-24)
DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives in Memphis, TN Click here to view the...Read More about DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives
Mask Enforcement DATA AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 19 Received 15 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 29 inspections based on processed complaints.9 businesses received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 6 inspections based on processed complaints1 business received warning ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-20)
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 Isle Park – 1355 Estate Dr. 4. Mud Island Park – 835 Island Dr. • Two-legged patrons must always wear a...Read More about City dog parks reopen
Testing, testing, and more testing. If you’re feeling sick, get tested. If you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, get tested. The tests are free, and as it stands right now, we have plenty of supplies. Click here to find a location near you. I know I talked about this yesterday, but...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-19)
From Mayor Jim Strickland: Dear Chairwoman Robinson, I have vetoed Ordinance No. 5756 and ask the City Council to sustain the veto. The Ordinance strips the right of the citizens of Memphis to decide on issues of public safety and crime prevention. Let the public vote. Sincerely, Mayor Jim Strickland Click here to...Read More about Mayor Strickland vetoes Ordinance 5756
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been making progress by reducing our daily number of new cases and our positivity rate. We’re now beginning to see those reductions reflected in our hospitalizations. For several weeks we were averaging between 350-400 people per day in our hospitals. For the...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-17)
Mask Enforcement DATA AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 12 Received 31 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 48 inspections based on processed complaints.6 businesses received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 11 inspections based on processed complaints1 business received warnings ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-13)
In yesterday’s Joint Task Force briefing, mass testing of students and teachers was mentioned. I wanted to give you a few more details on that. Earlier this year and in partnership with City Council, we allocated $12 million from the federal CARES Act funds assigned to Memphis for enhanced COVID-19...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-12)
On this morning’s Joint Task Force call, it was noted that we’ve hit a significant milestone—we have extended our rate at which infections double to 35 days. This is the longest timespan we’ve had to-date and is hard proof that what we’re doing is working. I know it’s summertime in...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-11)
After having eight straight weeks of steady increases, our positivity rate has been dropping each of the last two weeks, and our reproductive rate remains below 1. This is exactly the path we want to continue going down. As I said on Friday, our number of new daily cases continues...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-10)
While there has been a slight drop off in the number of daily tests given, we are seeing promising trends. Today is the sixth day in a row with less than 300 new cases reported. Additionally, our reproductive rate of the virus has slowed extending out to 34 days for...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-7)
After my election in 2015, our transition team developed a multi-faceted plan to reduce poverty, restore neighborhoods, and enhance communities. Many people talk about reducing poverty; we have taken action by executing and expanding on our plan from day one. At my swearing-in as mayor on January 1, 2016, I...Read More about Better Memphis: Anti-Poverty Plan
“I would just like to reiterate what U.S. Attorney Dunavant has said about Operation Legend; it ‘is a violent crime reduction effort, with additional resources being provided to federal, state, and local law enforcement to assist in traditional crime-fighting directed at gang violence, narcotics-related shootings, and illegal firearms. That’s what...Read More about Statement from Mayor Strickland on Operation Legend
The farther along we get into this pandemic, we’re seeing its effects in ways other than just new case numbers and hospitalizations. From a report we received on yesterday morning’s Joint Task Force call from Dr. McCullers with Le Bonheur, we’re also seeing an increase in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-5)
Mayor Strickland has extended the State of Emergency. Click here to read the executive...Read More about Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (8-4)
TAX PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE:In person at any First Horizon Bank with tax bill and check or money order any time throughout the year. In person at Memphis Permits Office, 2714 Union Ave, Ste 100, 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., July 7 – October 6 with check,...Read More about Access to City Hall limited due to COVID-19
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 metrics in the following categories: Neighborhoods, Good Government, Public Safety, Youth, and Jobs. Data Stories – read about the different...Read More about City unveils Memphis Data Hub
