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
The City of Memphis government offices will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2025.
In observance of MLK Memorial Day, so there will be NO trash collection service for residents serviced by the City of Memphis Solid Waste Management on Friday. Customers are asked
City of Memphis Receives Generous Property Donation from CapStack Partners to Support Affordable Housing and Blight Elimination in Oakhaven
Memphis, Tenn., March 26, 2025. The City of Memphis is proud to announce the generous donation of the Somerset Apartments property from CapStack Partners, a 30-acre site located at 3427
Operation HOPE and City of Memphis to Host Historic Virtual Town Hall at the National Civil Rights Museum Putting Forth “A New Business Plan for America”:
April 4, 2025: “Where Do We Go from Here? The Future of Inclusive Economics – and a New Business Plan for America” – Will Feature Insights & Conversations with
Join the BAMM Movement:
The City of Memphis is looking for up to 50 churches to join the BAMM Movement and be part of the BAMM inaugural expansion. Through BAMM, we will drive new customers to
Macon Road Closure from Rocky Point Rd to Sanga Rd
Macon Road will be closed to traffic from March 10 through 31 for work on the Shelby Farms Greenline Extension Project. Rocky Pont Road to Sanga Road may be used as an alternate
Memphis City Council Vice-Chairman Jana Swearengen-Washington and Memphis Light Gas and Water to host a “Community Conversations” Meeting:
Residents of District 4 are invited to attend an important Community Conversations Meeting with Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) to discuss critical updates on the electrical grid and other
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
