COMMUNICATIONS
The Office of Communications serves as a conduit for media coverage of the City of Memphis and spearheads digital and social media communications.
Media Releases / Public Notices
City of Memphis Opens Applications for Residential Accessibility Modification Program (Memphis RAMP)
Intake period runs February 23–27 for no-cost home accessibility improvements for eligible seniors and residents with disabilities. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 23, 2026 — The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community
President’s Day- Trash Collection Schedule Update
MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Feb. 11, 2026—City of Memphis government offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President’s Day. There will be no trash collection service on
Mayor Young’s State of the City Address 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb 10, 2026 — I’m honored to be here with you today for the State of the City. Before I get started, can you all help me
Memphis Mayor Paul Young Appoints Veteran Education Leader Dr. Eric D. Harris as Library Director
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 9, 2026 — Memphis Mayor Paul Young has appointed Dr. Eric D. Harris as Director of the Memphis Public Libraries, subject to confirmation by the Memphis
City of Memphis Solid Waste Collection Resumes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 6, 2026 — The City of Memphis Solid Waste Division has resumed residential garbage and recycling collection Friday, February 6, 2026, after determining that conditions in the public
City of Memphis Solid Waste Collection Remains Suspended Following Continued Evaluation of Right-of-Way Conditions 2-5-26
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 5, 2026 — After evaluating conditions Thursday morning, the City of Memphis Solid Waste Division has determined that residential garbage and recycling collection cannot safely resume
Memphis In The News
Mud Island Parking Lot Closes In Preparation For Greenbelt Landing Project Construction
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 25, 2026 — To prepare for the Greenbelt Landing project, the parking lot at the north end of Mud Island is closed. The closure will allow