MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 18, 2025. Mayor Paul Young, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis, and Downtown Memphis Commission President Chandell Ryan will host the Grand Opening of the Downtown Command Center on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:15 PM at 250 Peabody Place, Suite 102. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a “Protecting What Matters” press conference outlining the Memphis Police Department’s ongoing strategies to build a safer, smarter, and stronger city.
The Downtown Command Center is a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to serve as a central hub for real-time monitoring, public safety coordination, and emergency response. Located in the heart of downtown, it reflects the city’s growing investment in technology and innovation to better protect residents, businesses, and visitors.
Event Program Includes:
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Remarks from Mayor Paul Young, Chief CJ Davis, and Chandell Ryan
- “Protecting What Matters” Press Conference
- Media Q&A and Guided Facility Tour
“This facility is about more than technology; it’s about protecting what matters most: our people, our neighborhoods, and our future,” said Mayor Paul Young. “We’re proud to deliver another milestone in our public safety strategy, especially for the Downtown core, which is critical to the vitality of Memphis.”
Members of the media and public are invited to attend.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Arlenia Cole, [email protected] or 901-569-1971