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
Empty the Shelters
September 30, 2024—Memphis Animal Services will join 390+ shelters in the United States in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters adoption event. The free adoption event will
The Department of the Interior announced that the City of Memphis and the Memphis Parks Department will receive more than $3 million to improve Gooch Park.
The grant comes from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership, funded by the National Park Service. Through ORLP, the National Park Service (NPS) will invest $254.68 million into 54 projects in
Major Roadway Announcement: Full Funding Reinstated for Elvis Presley Blvd.
September 26, 2024. Memphis, Tenn. The City of Memphis, in collaboration with our regional Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), is excited to announce the
Traffic Alert: Harvester Lane & Klinke Avenue
Harvester Lane between Whitney Avenue and Orchard Avenue and Klinke Avenue between Mario Street and Harvester Lane will be closed to through traffic for four weeks to allow City crews
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
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
