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
Mayor Paul Young Takes Action to Strengthen Data Center Protections, Orders 90-Day Policy Review
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 9, 2026) – Memphis Mayor Paul Young is issuing an executive order establishing a 90-day study to develop clear, actionable recommendations for regulating large and hyperscale data
South Main Street Closed Between Crump and Carolina
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct.7, 2026 – South Main Street between Crump Boulevard and Carolina Avenue is closed due to a public safety issue involving the railroad bridge. City of Memphis
City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development host Community Meetings to Discuss Advancing Wealth and Financial Empowerment
(MEMPHIS, Tenn- October 6, 2026) The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development in partnership with the CityStart Initiative is hosting three community meetings to create a blueprint
Upcoming closures and lane restrictions on I-55 and SR-14
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2026 – Motorists should be aware of several upcoming closures and lane restrictions on I-55 and SR-14 as construction continues on the new I-55 Exit 7
City of Memphis Completes 100th Demolition Through 100-Demo Campaign
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2026 – The City of Memphis completed the 100th demolition under its 100-Demo campaign, reaching its goal of removing 100 vacant, severely deteriorated, and unsafe properties in
City of Memphis Launches Connecting 901 in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026) — The City of Memphis and mStreet Fiber will officially launch the Smart Memphis Fiber broadband network on Friday, Oct. 2. Mayor Paul Young
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
