Memphis City Council

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.

Join Councilwomen Green and Walker for Coffee with Constituents, an opportunity for engaging conversation over coffee. Residents are invited to connect with their councilmembers, share community concerns, and receive updates on local initiatives.

The event will be held on May 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks, located at 7064 Wi******er Road, Memphis, TN 38125.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📣Attention Neighborhood Associations!

The Anti-Blight and Beautification Efforts Grant Program is now accepting applications for neighborhood beautification projects! 
 
This program was established by Memphis City Council resolution sponsored by Councilman JB Smiley, Jr. and is administered by Memphis City Beautiful, within the City of Memphis Division of Community Enhancement. Active neighborhood associations are invited to apply for the grant program. 
 
Please visit the Memphis City Beautiful website listed in the flyer or contact the office directly at 901-636-6410 or mailto:[email protected] for more information.

A statement from Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington and the Memphis City Council on the passing of Representative G.A. Hardaway.