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: Walker Avenue Road Closure
Walker Avenue will be closed to through traffic to through traffic between College Street and Cummings Street for up to six weeks starting Monday, September 30th. This closure is necessary to install
Traffic Alert: Scott Street between Faxon Avenue and Pershing
Drivers on Scott Street between Faxon Avenue and Pershing may experience delays due to an assessment of the sewer infrastructure in that area. Work will take place from October 1
Memphis Neighborhoods to Showcase their Work, Culture, and Pride at the Tenth Annual “A Taste of Memphis” Festival
Dozens of organizations working to improve neighborhoods across the city will showcase their efforts at “A Taste of Memphis.” This year’s theme is “One Memphis with Endless Possibilities.” Returning for
Traffic Alert: Plough Blvd at Winchester near Memphis International Airport
Memphis, Tenn. – September 14, 2024- Drivers in the area of Plough Blvd at Winchester should be aware of an evening/overnight repaving project that will begin on Monday, September 16,
MLGW prepares for the remnants of Tropical Storm Francine
Gusty winds above 30 mph combined with heavy rains expected MLGW is watching the progress and forecast of tropical storm Francine and is in close contact with the National Weather Service
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces MoreThan $1 Billion in Grants for 350+ Communities to Make Local Roads Safer
As students head back to school, new round of funding from President Biden’s infrastructure law will make America’s roads safer for everyone, including pedestrians, cyclists, and those living in rural
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