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 Public Works Division Completes Winter Weather Equipment Field Test
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 20, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming winter season, the City of Memphis Public Works Division has completed a comprehensive field test of all snow and ice
City of Memphis Hosts Recycling Drive for America Recycles Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 20, 2025 – Memphis City Beautiful will host a citywide Recycling Drive on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at three community centers across the city. In recognition
City of Memphis Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 18, 2025 – The City of Memphis announced today that all government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. There
Traffic Alert: East Shady Grove Road Closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 17, 2025 – East Shady Grove Road will be fully closed to through traffic between South Shady Grove Road and Humphreys Boulevard beginning Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. The closure will remain in place
Memphis Kicks Off Global Entrepreneurship Week with Citywide Events and Mayoral Proclamation
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 17, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Memphis, EDGE, the Greater Memphis Chamber, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD), and Epicenter, the Memphis community
Memphis to Host 23rd Americas Competitiveness Exchange in May 2026
Weeklong international tour will bring innovation, business, and government leaders to Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 12, 2025 –The City of Memphis has been selected to host the twenty‑third Americas Competitiveness
Memphis In The News
Father Speaks On Importance Of Second Chances Through Memphis’ B.R.I.D.G.E. Program
Date: April 30, 2026 – Click the link to review details https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/father-speaks-on-importance-of-second-chances-through-memphis-b-r-i-d-g-e/article
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
