Memphis Neighborhoods to Showcase their Work, Culture, and Pride at the Tenth Annual “A Taste of Memphis” Festival

Dozens of organizations working to improve neighborhoods across the city will showcase their efforts at “A Taste of Memphis.” This year’s theme is “One Memphis with Endless Possibilities.” Returning for its tenth year, this free community-focused event celebrates the distinctive culture, history, and accomplishments of Memphis’ neighborhoods.

City of Memphis Awards $3000 Bonus for Retirees

Memphis, Tenn. August 30, 2024. The City of Memphis is pleased to announce that all retirees will receive a one-time bonus of $3000, to be distributed on August 30, 2024. This bonus is given in recognition of the dedicated service provided by the retirees to the City and its citizens over the years prior to their retirement.

LEFTWICH TENNIS CENTER RECEIVES USTA’S HIGHEST FACILITY HONOR; NAMED FEATURED FACILITY OF THE YEAR 

Memphis, Tenn., August 29, 2024 – The USTA today announced that the Leftwich Tennis Center in Memphis, Tenn., was named the Featured Facility of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the USTA on a tennis facility. The Leftwich Tennis Center was one of 41 winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.

Labor Day Closures

The City of Memphis government offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. If the City of Memphis picks up your trash, and your regular collection day is Monday, your garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. All other days are not affected. If Team Waste services you, all trash collection will run one day behind.

Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development Collaborates with Partners to Build Affordable Housing in Orange Mound 

The City of Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development, along with United Housing, Inc., THDA, Bank3, and My Cup of Tea, is breaking ground on a new affordable housing initiative in Orange Mound. The ceremony will take place at 824 Semmes, on Tuesday, August 13, at noon. This project will see the construction of single-family, accessible homes on a previously vacant lot. The project is partly funded also by the Tennessee American Rescue Plan.

Sam Cooper Boulevard Lane Closures

Beginning on Friday, August 2, 2024, at about 8:00 p.m., Westbound lanes will be closed on Sam Cooper Boulevard between I-40 and the Mendenhall Road overpass to allow City contractors to repair beams on the bridge. The repairs will last approximately 14 days. Two westbound lanes on Sam Cooper are expected to be closed during the first week of the bridge repair project. One westbound lane will remain closed for the second week of the project.

American Aspiration Tour Makes an Impact in Memphis

26 July 2024. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE founder, CEO and Chairman John Hope Bryant will host a community meeting to discuss a Business Plan for America, which is a road map towards enhancing financial literacy, elevating financial dignity and empowerment and advancing American economic strength and global competitiveness.

Madison Avenue Traffic Alert:

The City of Memphis will begin resurfacing work on Madison Avenue between Pauline Street and Watkins Street on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This project is expected to last approximately four weeks. Drivers may want to take an alternate route or expect delays.

Liberty For All event

Join us for Liberty For All on Wednesday, July 3, from 5 to 9 PM at Liberty Park on Tiger Lane. This celebration will feature the biggest fireworks display in the city, live music, food trucks, carnival games, face painting, and more.