Downtown Neighborhood Association of Memphis

🗣️NEIGHBORLY is a VERB!! —and being neighborly is something we live every day in Downtown Memphis

Our Executive Director, Luanne Yeley is excited to introduce a new space to share real moments, reflections, and the simple ways we build a stronger, more connected community together.

✨THE Blog: Where Neighborly Moments Shine.

Being Neighborly — it’s always WORTH IT

Neighborly isn’t just something we say—it’s something we do *Guest writers welcome! Have a moment, story, or perspective to share? We'd love to hear it.

What a GREAT meeting yesterday! Your DNA had our rescheduled May 2026 Membership meeting at the amazing rooftop of the Hu Hotel! Councilman JB Smiley Jr. and Councilwoman Yolonda Cooper-Sutton joined us to talk about some great city updates and the current budget season happening at City Hall!

DNA President Jerred Price gave us some BIG updates on the community including one major announcement about the Bring Back the Music: Mud Island Amphitheater movement that we will share with you all via the newsletter later today!

We also got some great words of encouragement and community updates from DNA Executive Director, Luanne Yeley!

We would like to thank the Hu. Hotel for hosting us and we look forward to seeing everyone next month for our next monthly membership meeting!

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Memphis is filled with incredible talent, and on September 12th, we’ll bring it all together for one unforgettable night at the Halloran Centre.

Dancers. Singers. Musicians. Comedians.
And so much more.

Where Talent Meets Purpose.

🎟 Get tickets:
chrishopefoundation.org/events

Who is the most talented person you know in Memphis?

Tag them below and tell us what makes them special!

Your DNA at work for you! 💪🏼

Tonight’s the night! See you there! Doors open at 5:30! (Event registration is SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! If you didn’t snag a registration for this month‘s meeting, we will see you next month!) 

Dear Neighbors, We have recently received photographs of the large lot located at Carolina & Riverside - an overgrown lot with neighbors complaining of rodents and snakes. We have reported this matter to code enforcement and are awaiting their response to arrange for the property to be mowed.

Unfortunately, this is an ongoing issue with the property owners who consistently fail to maintain the land despite being responsible for it. We are considering pursuing legal action against the owners and will provide further updates accordingly.

Sincerely,

Jerred Price
DNA President

Hi neighbors,

Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of our members as our top priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s meeting due to the rain and lightning currently moving through the area. Forecasts are also showing storms continuing through this evening.

The rescheduled date for the May 2026 Membership Meeting at the Hu Hotel Rooftop will be Monday, June 1st from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM.

Because we know this new date and time may not work for everyone who originally registered, we will be opening a brand new registration tomorrow. Please keep an eye out for the registration email — and be sure to act quickly, as space is limited to 75 attendees.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon. Stay safe tonight!

— Your DNA Team

Bring Back the Music: Mud Island Amphitheater
Follow ⬆️ for a big announcement soon!

| DNAmemphis.org ~ A new chapter begins as the former home of The Commercial Appeal newspaper at 495 Union Ave is set to be reimagined, paving the way for progress.

The 95,000-square-foot building near downtown will make way for a brighter future, with demolition estimated at half a million dollars.

Plans are unfolding to build a state-of-the-art Regional One hospital on the site, poised to bring healing and hope to the community, replacing the current hospital on Jefferson Avenue.

Memorial Day: Honor & Remember 🇺🇸