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
Sam Cooper Boulevard Lane Closures
Beginning on Friday, August 2, 2024, at about 8:00 p.m., Westbound lanes will be closed on Sam Cooper Boulevard between I-40 and the Mendenhall Road overpass to allow City contractors
American Aspiration Tour Makes an Impact in Memphis
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman andCEO John Hope Bryant host Community Meeting 26 July 2024. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE founder, CEO
Madison Avenue Traffic Alert:
The City of Memphis will begin resurfacing work on Madison Avenue between Pauline Street and Watkins Street on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This project is expected to last approximately four
MAYOR YOUNG JOINS BLOOMBERG HARVARD CITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE CITY PROGRESS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS
Mayor Young is among the 39 mayors from 27 U.S. and 12 international cities across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their
Liberty For All event
Join us for Liberty For All on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5 – 9 PM at Liberty Park on Tiger Lane. This celebration will feature the biggest fireworks display in
July 4 garbage collection
The City of Memphis garbage collection will be delayed due to the July 4 holiday. If your regular garbage pick-up is on Thursday, it will be picked up on Friday. Friday’s collection
Memphis In The News
Ed Murphey Classic to Host Official Press Conference Featuring Olympic Champions and Community Leaders
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 8, 2026 — The Ed Murphey Classic will officially kick off its 2026 competition weekend with a press conference on Thursday, July 9, at 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
TDOT Announces Planned Closures for I-55/SR-14 Bridge Project
TDOT Announces Planned Closures for I-55/SR-14 Bridge Project
