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City of Memphis Welcomes DeMarcus Suggs as Director of Creative and Cultural Economy
October 22, 2024. Memphis, Tenn. The City of Memphis, with financial support and partnership from the Hyde Foundation, AutoZone, Assisi Foundation, International Paper, and the McEniry Family Foundation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of DeMarcus Suggs as the new Director of the Office of Creative and Cultural Economy. This office, the first of its kind for the city of Memphis, will strategically blend economic development with the city’s rich creative landscape, spanning music, film, dance, visual and culinary arts.
Own Your Block” Citywide Clean-Up Initiative Calls on Faith Community to Help Reduce Blight and Restore Peace in Memphis
"Own Your Block" Citywide Clean-Up Initiative Calls on Faith Community to Help Reduce Blight and Restore Peace in Memphis Memphis, Tenn. October 19, 2024. Crews from the City of Memphis partnered with Memphis’ Faith Community and residents for a citywide "Own...
TN Treasurer returns over $80,000 in Unclaimed Property to City of Memphis
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. this week returned $80,349.69 in Unclaimed Property to Memphis Mayor Paul Young on behalf of the City of Memphis
Traffic Alert: The I-55 Memphis—Arkansas Bridge will be shut down the last weekend of October
Traffic Alert: The I-55 Memphis—Arkansas Bridge will be shut down the last weekend of October to complete expansion joint and concrete repairs. All lanes of traffic will be affected. The bridge will be closed on Saturday, October 26, and reopen on Monday, October 28, at 6 a.m.
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.
City of Memphis Secures S50K Donation from Amazon to Create Safe Spaces for Youth
City of Memphis Secures $50K Donation from Amazon to Create Safe Spaces for Youth ...
City of Memphis Introduces Middle-Income Housing Funding with Developer Workshop Opportunity
The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is launching a new funding opportunity for developers who want to construct affordable housing for middle-income families.
Traffic Alert: Beginning Monday, the City of Memphis will resume construction at the Civic Center Plaza.
Traffic Alert: Beginning Monday, the City of Memphis will resume construction at the Civic Center Plaza.
Traffic Alert: Tennessee Department of Transportation work crews will close the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge
Traffic Alert: Tennessee Department of Transportation work crews will close the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge from October 25 at 8 p.m. to October 28 at 6 a.m.
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