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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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)
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
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
DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives in Memphis, TN Click here to view the...Read More about DOJ Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives
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
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
