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
MFD Raises Over $16,000 for Autism Awareness—Supporting Local Families and Making an Impact
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department is proud to announce its continued support of Autism Awareness Month through a department-wide initiative aimed at raising awareness and providing meaningful support
Major Sewer Work Will Affect Downtown Commute Starting April 23
SARP10 Team will be installing new sewer pipe: E. Butler Ave and S. Front St MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis Sewer Assessment and Rehabilitation Program (SARP10) Team will
City of Memphis Traffic Advisory – I-55 & SR-14 (3rd Street) Closures
MEMPHIS, Tenn.— April 7, 2026— The City of Memphis is advising residents and visitors of upcoming traffic impacts associated with bridge demolition and construction activities coordinated with the Tennessee Department
Riverside Drive to Close Beginning Monday for RiverBeat Festival Preparations
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4th, 2026. The City of Memphis advises residents and visitors that Riverside Drive will close beginning Monday morning, April 6, to accommodate preparations for the RiverBeat Festival.
Memphis and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on Greenbelt Landing Expansion to Enhance Riverfront Access and Tourism
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 30, 2026. Expansion of the Greenbelt Landing is underway at the north end of Mud Island in downtown Memphis. Today, the City of Memphis and the Army Corps
City of Memphis Employees Strike for Success at Junior Achievement’s 40th Annual Spring Bowl-A-Thon
MEMPHIS, Tenn.— March 27, 2026— This Saturday, more than 200 City of Memphis employees will lace up their bowling shoes and take to the lanes at Billy Hardwick’s All Star
Memphis In The News
TDOT to Perform Roadway Repairs on I‑40 Eastbound Flyover
MEMPHIS, TN — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct concrete pavement repairs on I‑40 eastbound before the flyover at mile marker 13.6. The work will require nighttime and
Program helps formerly incarcerated people with job opportunities
Date: April 16, 2026 – Click the link to review details https://wreg.com/news-3-at-3/program-helps-formerly-incarcerated-people-with-job-opportunities/
City Amplifies Music Scene In Memphis
Date: April 15, 2026 – Click the link to review details https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYXrVGYr-Vc
MEMPHIS RECONNECTS WITH DUKE ELLINGTON’S LIVING LEGACY IN LANDMARK CULTURAL EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 11, 2026Contact: Topaza Watkins-Edmond | Voice Concepts Incorporated | (917)561-7490With Partnered Support: Stax Music Academy and Soulsville Foundation + Memphis Tourism —Convention & Visitors Bureau An