Strengthening public safety has been a priority of ours since the very first day we arrived at City Hall, and another action we took this week was continued proof of that.

"Memphis, Sacramento and Las Vegas were the top three large U.S. metro areas in January for job creation compared to their average 10-year employment rate, according to a Bloomberg analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data."

Notes as we celebrate another big Tigers win

We will continue the work we started in 2016, but here’s something that’s just as important: Our vision of how Memphis, as we begin our third century this year, will continue our momentum.

After careful review, the City’s Division of Housing and Community Development has made a decision on redevelopment plans for MLK Student Transition Academy and Georgia Avenue Elementary.

"Memphis has a rich history, and as new establishments look to diversify the local entertainment, food, and arts options, they pay homage to the city’s past as a hub for tasty cuisine, good whiskey, and Black excellence."

The City of Memphis has teamed up with United Way for the organization’s Free Tax Prep program. If you made $54,000 or less in 2018, you’re eligible.

The after hours warming center at 4376 Horn Lake Road will open from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week.

City of Memphis employees are invited to celebrate 311 Day at the 311 Call Center on Monday, March 11.

Black Restaurant Week is back for its fourth run this year. The annual event highlights minority-owned restaurants across Memphis.

I’m not sure any topic in Memphis is more misunderstood than the PILOT.

The future of entrepreneurship in America will include many more people of color than in the past, as recent data shows. The city of Memphis is making the most of the trend.

Yes, Memphis has momentum. But never, ever let that fool you into thinking we’ve hung “Mission Accomplished” banners on our challenges.

Nearly 600 businesses, certified as minority or women owned, are now included in a free directory that allows users to search Memphis businesses by name, owner, skill or trade.

Beginning Sunday, February 24, at about 7 a.m., Monroe Avenue between Front Street and Main Street will be blocked to through traffic until about 2:30 p.m. to allow for repair of elevator equipment at Brinkley Plaza.

Calling all neighborhood organizations! The 6th annual “A Taste of Memphis at Tiger Lane” is right around the corner.

Public Works is closely monitoring the weather as well as the Mississippi River flooding.

Also, a closer look at our strategies to rebuild MPD, which are paying off with success thus far.