Memphis City Council

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Follow the link below to tomorrow's Memphis City Council committee and regular meeting agendas.

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Exciting news for Memphis!
Memphis City Council Members Cooper-Sutton, Green, Logan, and White joined the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art yesterday for a special announcement that will make art more accessible than ever!
The Memphis Art Museum will be FREE for all Shelby County residents when it opens on December 6, 2026!
This is a major investment in our community, creativity, and culture; ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience world-class art right here in Memphis. We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors!

Today, we proudly celebrated Meredith Keaton and Regala Mauricio on completing the City of Memphis Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) Cohort 2026! 🎉

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication to professional growth are truly commendable. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment and excited to see the continued impact you will make within the City of Memphis.

Congratulations again on this well deserved achievement! 👏✨

On Thursday, May 14, Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington spoke at the Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for Memphis Light, Gas & Water’s new Emergency Preparedness Information Center (EPIC). This mobile unit is designed to serve as MLGW’s mobile command center, providing customer service support and real-time information to the community. , ,

At its May 12 Regular Meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Memphis City Council recognized Teacher Appreciation week, and honored teachers chosen by each Councilmember. The Council passed a Resolution commending Memphis teachers “for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and invaluable contributions to education and the community.”

On Monday, members of the Memphis City Council met with Members of Mayor Young’s Administration for a Working Session on the FY27 Budget. The session gave Councilmembers an opportunity get an overview of Divisions’ Budgets before next week’s Budget Hearings.

ALPHA MEMPHIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PRESENTS

THE WHITEHAVEN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Celebrate with Live Entertainment, Delicious Food, & Free Family Fun!

May 9 | 11 – 5 PM

4122 Barton Drive

Memphis, TN 38116

PARKING LOT DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET

What’s Happening:

• Live Entertainment by DJ Zoom

• Food Trucks & Vendors

• Interactive Workshops & Resources

• Free Family-Friendly Activities & Games

○ Balloon Crafts

○ Petting Zoo

○ Face Painting

www.alphamef.org

Please join Councilwomen Dr. Easter-Thomas and Green for a press conference on Monday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Hall of Mayors at City Hall (125 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103), where they will announce a new initiative supporting new parents.

In recognition of Mother’s Day, muffins will be provided as we honor and celebrate mothers throughout our community.
All are welcome to attend.