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
Traffic Alert: James Road between Hollywood St/Range Line Road and Scenic Highway
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 8, 2026 — Beginning Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the eastbound lanes of James Road between Hollywood Street/Range Line Road and Scenic Highway (approximately 350 feet east
Front Street Between Union and Monroe to Close Beginning July 8 for Streetscape Improvements
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 7, 2026 —Beginning Wednesday, July 8, Front Street between Union Avenue and Monroe Avenue will be closed through Dec. 1 as the first phase of the Front Street Improvement Project
City of Memphis Invites Residents to Free, Family-Friendly Liberty for All Celebration Tonight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The City of Memphis invites residents and visitors to Liberty for All, a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration, tonight, Thursday, July 2, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Municipal Courts at 201 Poplar Closed Today Due to Building Issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Municipal Courts at 201 Poplar Avenue are closed today, Tuesday, June 30, due to building issues affecting normal operations. Anyone with scheduled Municipal Court business today should contact
Mayor Paul Young Strengthens Executive Leadership Team to Deliver City’s Next Phase of Progress
Chris Winton appointed COO, Art Davis named CFO, and Greg Dotson named Interim City Engineer MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 26, 2026. Building on the progress of the past two years, Mayor
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 24, 2026 –Improper disposal of household hazardous waste poses a danger to our environment, especially our natural waterways. The City of Memphis Storm Water Department encourages all
Memphis In The News
MLGW Water System Scores 98% on State Inspection of Public Drinking Water
MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 3, 2026 — Memphis Light, Gas and Water received a score of 98% (or 591 of 599 points) on a sanitary survey of its water system by
