Mayor Jim Strickland today announced a multi-pronged plan to improve solid waste collection service across Memphis, part of an ongoing series of “fix-it” accomplishments since becoming mayor in 2016.

Today, Mayor Jim Strickland announced a series of changes in improving solid waste collection across Memphis.

When I was sworn in as mayor two and a half years ago, I promised you I would apply fresh eyes to the old problems of City government.

How have we at the City of Memphis positively impacted the lives of our young people this summer? Check out these numbers.

The after hours cooling center at 4376 Horn Lake Road will be open from 6 p.m. – 7 a.m. through Monday, July 16.

To accommodate an expected increase in traffic near the upcoming weekend closures of Poplar Avenue and Interstate 240 as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s MemFix 4 project, we’re adjusting traffic signal timing on a number of routes.

A 185,000-square foot indoor sports complex will be the centerpiece of a planned $95-100 million phase of development at the former Mid-South Fairgrounds.

These two areas are among seven that were identified by the Strategic Footprint Review Task Force in 2017 as potential candidates for de-annexation.

Have you ever thought about joining the Best in Blue? Forty new recruits are set to start training Monday, July 9, with the 126th Basic Recruit Class.

We want to reverse population loss and chart a growing course for our city in our third century.

While driving home from work on June 26, Memphis Fire Department intern KayLee Mosley saw a car hit a wall on Tennessee 385 near Kirby Parkway.

A couple of weeks ago we told you that, as of July 1, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is handling maintenance of streets within city limits that are also state routes.

The Central High cooling center (306 South Bellevue Boulevard) will be open through Friday, July 6, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Celebrate America’s independence this year with a number of events in Memphis for all ages.

Though it’s not a City project, it will have a big impact on Memphians.

Beginning Monday, July 9, and continuing through Friday, July 13, Kerr Avenue between Gaither Street and Azalia Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for reconstruction of the bridge over Interstate 240.

27 organizations were honored last night at the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Grant awards ceremony at City Hall.

The City of Memphis made strides in key areas in May, including 911 response time, the violent crime rate, and the save rate at Memphis Animal Services.

The cooling center 4376 Horn Lake Road will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. However, an after hours cooling center will open at 6 p.m. at the Central High gym (306 South Bellevue Boulevard.)