City of Memphis

Join us for MemFeast 2024: “We Are Better Together” on Wednesday, November 27, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at various hot meal locations across Memphis!???? This initiative, in partnership with the City of Memphis, Feed the Needy, and others, offers free hot meals to the community. Check the flyer for a location near you! ?? Let’s come together and share a meal this Thanksgiving season! ????

??? This American Education Week, we’re celebrating the schools that shaped us! ?? City of Memphis employees are proudly repping their Memphis high schools, showcasing the spirit and pride of our community’s roots. ???? What school shaped YOU? Drop your high school in the comments and show your school pride! ?? #AmericanEducationWeek #MemphisProud #901Strong

Tonight’s the night! Join us for the One Memphis Tour Town Hall with Mayor Paul Young at Booker T. Washington High School. Resource Hub: 4 PM - 6 PM Q&A with Mayor Young: 6 PM - 7:30 PM This is your opportunity to engage with city leadership, ask questions, and help shape the future of Memphis. Don’t miss it! 715 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38126 #OneMemphis #TownHall #CommunityEngagement #MayorPaulYoung

?? Congratulations to the Winners of the City Hackathon! ?? We're thrilled to celebrate the brilliant minds who brought innovative solutions to our city's challenges! ?? ?? Grand Prize ($2,000): Byte the Blight Developed a Blight Layer API Gateway to streamline data across departments for GIS-informed blight remediation. Amazing work, Prince Bobo, Michael Gattas, Leo Rule, and Mike Schoenberger! ?? Challenge 1 (Blight) Winner ($1,000): Clean Slate A program empowering re-entering adults and youth to organize neighborhood cleanups while earning cash. Incredible teamwork, Hassan Ali, Kaliaya Dews, Katerra Payne, Yusra Salameh, Yesenia Sanchez, and Tasneem Wakil! ?? Challenge 2 (Workforce Transportation) Winner ($1,000): Tech Titans Created a prototype to pool transportation resources for employees. Outstanding effort, Carl Bledsoe Jr, Venki Mandapati, Venky Rajendran, and Balaji Venkatasubramaniyar! ?? Challenge 3 (AI & Smart City) Winner ($1,000): NEAIA Designed an AI assistant to ease pressure on emergency dispatch systems and improve public understanding of 911 usage. Bravo, Kareem DaSilva, Marcus Kelly, and Chisom Okonkwo! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped drive innovation in our city! ?? #CityHackathon #Innovation #CommunitySolutions #MemphisForward

?? Weekly Round-Up: Celebrating Fall, Empowering Youth, and Promoting Safety! ?? This week in Memphis was packed with excitement, inspiration, and new initiatives: Neighborhood Safety Initiative: The City of Memphis and Shelby County announced the Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, a collaborative effort to combine resources and promote safety in our neighborhoods. ????? Civic Engagement at St. Mary’s: Mayor Young spent time with students at St. Mary's, discussing civic engagement and how they can play a part in making Memphis even greater. ????? Fall Festival Fun: Memphis Parks hosted its first-ever Fall Festival, complete with games, food, and local vendors. It was a fantastic way to bring the community together to celebrate the season! ???? MOYS Takes JSU: 50 youth from City of Memphis Office of Youth Services programs experienced an unforgettable High School Day at Jackson State University! From the Sonic Boom of the South to campus tours, Greek life, and football, our students got an inspiring glimpse of college life. ?????? Join us in celebrating these moments of connection, inspiration, and progress for our city! ???? #MemphisStrong #YouthEmpowerment #NeighborhoodSafety #FallFestivalFun

???? Happy World Kindness Day, Memphis! Today, let’s celebrate what makes our city truly great: our people. Each act of kindness, big or small, strengthens our community and brings us closer together. Whether it's a smile, a helping hand, or words of encouragement, your kindness can make a world of difference in someone’s day. Let’s lift each other up and keep showing why Memphis is a city of heart and hope. Together, we can create a ripple of kindness that reaches every corner of our city. ???? #WorldKindnessDay #CityOfKindness #MemphisTogether

?? Get ready, Memphis! ?? Join us at Shelby Farms for a FREE Mulch Giveaway on Saturday, November 16th, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Perfect for your fall gardening projects! ?? Memphis Residents ONLY ?? One Location: Shelby Farms ?? Bring Your Sturdy Scoops & Containers Let’s recycle and give back to the environment, one scoop at a time! ?? #RecycleMemphis #MulchGiveaway #CityOfMemphis #SustainableMemphis

?? Calling all Rhodes College students and community members! Join us for the One Memphis Town Hall: College Edition with Mayor Paul Young, happening on campus. This is your chance to ask questions and engage in an open conversation with the Mayor. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of shaping Memphis’ future! ??? Monday, November 18 ?? 5:00 pm ?? McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center Submit your questions in advance to [email protected]. Seating is limited to 350, so come early! #OneMemphis #MayorPaulYoung #RhodesCollege #CommunityEngagement

Today, we honor and thank our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. ???? Happy Veterans Day to all who have served—your bravery and commitment inspire us all. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CityOfMemphis

?? Weekly Round-Up: Celebrating Culture, Industry, and Community Leadership! ?? This week in Memphis was filled with vibrant celebrations, industry engagement, and professional achievements: TRPA Conference Success: Ten Memphis Parks professionals attended the 2024 Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association Conference, where Tiffany McCollins was sworn in as TRPA President. Memphis Parks also brought home three prestigious awards, showcasing excellence in community recreation. ???? Diwali Celebration at City Hall: We celebrated Diwali at City Hall, embracing the joy, light, and cultural richness this festival brings to our community. ??? Riviana Foods Tour: Mayor Young toured Riviana Foodservice, showing support for companies that have chosen Memphis as their home base and strengthening our city’s business community. ???? Military Appreciation Lunch: The Mayor’s Military Appreciation Lunch at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn honored the service and sacrifice of our military community. Thank you to all who have served! ?????? Join us in celebrating these accomplishments and the shared dedication to a thriving, inclusive, and vibrant Memphis! ???? #MemphisStrong #CommunityLeadership #MilitaryAppreciation #DiwaliCelebration #ParksAndRecreation