Memphis Wins 2025 All-America City Award for Inclusive Growth and Community Innovation
Memphis, Tenn. June 30, 2025. The City of Memphis takes home a win as a 2025 All-America City by the National Civic League, earning national recognition for its bold efforts to remove systemic barriers and build […]
City of Memphis, EDGE Launch Entrepreneurship City Initiative
The announcement was made by Mayor Paul A. Young at the third annual Small Business Loan Expo MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 26, 2025 – The City of Memphis and the […]
City of Memphis Releases Initial Air Quality Testing Results: No Dangerous Levels Detected
Independent third-party data shows no dangerous pollutant levels at Boxtown, Whitehaven, or Downtown test sites Update: January 2026. First Month of Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Upholds initial findings. Read full […]
Independence Day Trash Schedule Changes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 23, 2025. The City of Memphis government offices will be closed on July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. There will be NO solid waste collection […]
City of Memphis Juneteenth Holiday Schedule – Trash Collection
MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 13, 2025. In observance of Juneteenth, City of Memphis government offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2025. As a result, there will be no trash […]
Mayor Paul Young Appoints John Zeanah as Chief of Development and Infrastructure for the City of Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 30, 2025 — Mayor Paul Young has appointed John Zeanah, AICP, to serve as the City of Memphis’ new Chief of Development and Infrastructure, a senior-level position […]
Riverside Drive to Remain Temporarily Closed for Construction Enhancements Through August 15
Memphis, Tenn. May 22, 2025. The City of Memphis will continue the temporary closure for a section of Riverside Drive from Georgia Avenue to Beale Street beginning this week through August 15, 2025. This […]
Memphis Named Finalist for Prestigious All-America City Award
Memphis has been named a finalist for the All-America City Award by the National Civic League MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 21, 2025 — Memphis has been selected as one of […]
Memorial Day Holiday Collection Schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 19, 2025 — This is just a friendly reminder to Memphis residents that Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Because of this observance, trash will not be collected. Monday and […]
Mayor Paul Young to Announce Demolition of the Old Somerset Apartments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young, on behalf of the City of Memphis, is announcing the demolition of the long-vacant Somerset Apartments—marking the first step in transforming the site and launching […]