City of Memphis

🌟 Weekly Round-Up: Building Community and Shaping the Future! 🌟 This week in Memphis was packed with family fun, community engagement, and exciting events: Family Fun Friday: Raleigh Bartlett Meadows Park was filled with smiles and laughter during another successful Family Fun Friday! Check out the photos from the event and relive the memories. 🎉👨👩👧👦 Back to School Extravaganza: The 4th Annual Back to School Extravaganza in Whitehaven brought together hundreds of families who received backpacks, school supplies, health & wellness info, literacy packets, and more, ensuring our students are ready for success. 🎒📚 Memphis 3.0 Community Workshop: Our second Memphis 3.0 Community Workshop focused on shaping the future of our neighborhoods through thoughtful land use planning. We heard some amazing ideas that will help guide our city’s growth! 🏙️🗣️ Faith Leaders—Don’t Miss Out: Mark your calendars for the "Own Your Block" kick-off meeting on August 26th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Let’s come together to strengthen our communities! 🕊️🏡 Join us in celebrating these community-driven efforts and the bright future we’re building together! 🌟👏 #MemphisStrong #CommunityEngagement #BackToSchool #NeighborhoodGrowth

HERO DAY is back and better than ever! 🚒👩🚒 This September 21st, join the Memphis Fire Department and Girl Scouts Heart of the South for a day of empowerment and exploration at Chester Anderson Fire Campus. Open to all young women in Grades 4-12, this event offers hands-on experiences in firefighting and emergency services. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity—register by September 13th! For more details, click the link: https://lnkd.in/g_xtG56b

I’m peacock proud and hyena happy of my former student, Sherrie a 2024 Westwood High School graduate who is taking up autobody repair!! She is breaking barriers in a male dominated industry and showing men how to do it! #barrierbreakers #blackgirlmagic #memphis

Strike a pose, Memphis! 📸 Today is #CityHallSelfie Day, and we’re celebrating our beautiful City Hall and the amazing team that keeps our city running. Show your love for Memphis by snapping a selfie at City Hall and tagging us! Let’s fill the feed with the spirit of the 901!〽️ #MemphisPride #CityOfMemphis #CityHallSelfieDay

Exciting opportunity for young Memphians! If you're 18-22 and currently out of work or school, the Career Experience Program is here to help you jumpstart your career. Over eight weeks, gain hands-on work experience, boost your resume, and receive career training that sets you up for success. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity brought to you by The Collective Blueprint and Memphis Youth Services Career Experience. Apply now and take the first step towards your future! https://lnkd.in/eUGccxPw #Memphis #CareerExperience #YouthEmpowerment #JumpstartYourCareer

🏌️♂️ Exciting times ahead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship! This year’s tournament is not just about world-class golf but also about inclusivity and community. 🏌️♂️ Shoutout to James Dukes (IMAKEMADBEATS) for helping make the FedEx St. Jude Championship more inclusive and reflective of Memphis' diversity! This year’s tournament is all about bringing the community together and ensuring everyone feels welcome. Let's celebrate Memphis' diversity on and off the course! #GolfForEveryone #FedExStJudeChampionship Read more: https://lnkd.in/ew793jrf

🗑️ Dumpster Days are back! 🗑️ Join Councilwoman Jerri Green for a District 2 cleanup on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8 AM to 1 PM at 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Memphis residents can take advantage of free dumpsters to help clear clutter and debris from their homes, yards, and neighborhoods. 🚮 Let's work together to keep our city clean! Remember to check the list of prohibited items before heading out. View the flyer for more details and don't forget to bring proof of residency! #Memphis #KeepItClean901 #District2Cleanup #CommunityCleanup

Thrilled to see the Memphis Zoo ranked as the second-best zoo in the nation! 🎉🐾 This recognition highlights the incredible work and dedication of everyone involved in making the zoo a top destination. Proud to have such a gem in our city! #MemphisProud Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edjMUTNX

🌟 Weekly Round-Up: Connecting with the Community and Celebrating Local Events! 🌟 This week in Memphis was filled with engaging and community-focused activities: - Public Safety Conversation: The Chairman’s Circle Public Safety Committee engaged in a meaningful conversation with Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief C.J. Davis, focusing on key public safety issues and strategies. 🗣️👥 - National Night Out: The Memphis Police Department hosted National Night Out across multiple neighborhoods, strengthening community ties and promoting safety. 🚓🌟 - Memphest Fun: As part of Memphis Public Libraries' Memphest, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library hosted a vibrant event with live music, delicious food, and a visit from the Library Vehicle! 🎶🍔📚 - Summer Plant Swap: The first Summer Plant Swap at Orange Mound Library was a blooming success! If you missed it, don’t worry—join us today, August 9, from 1 PM to 2 PM for another chance to exchange and grow. 🌱🌼 Join us in celebrating these wonderful community events and initiatives that make Memphis shine! 🎉👏 #MemphisEvents #CommunityEngagement #PublicSafety #LibraryLove

📢 Attention Memphis Homeowners! 📢 Join us on August 8th for the Quarterly Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Workshop! 🏠✨ The City of Memphis Tax Relief Department is hosting two application workshop sessions on August 8th at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM to help you complete your forms for City Property Tax Relief. Don't forget to bring your ID and 2023 income documents for all homeowners. ✅ New drop-off locations for completed paperwork: - Main floor lobby of City Hall at 125 N Main Street - Memphis City Credit Union at 3617 Winchester Make sure all paperwork is signed and include copies of your 2023 income. Enclose checks or money orders only if payments are due. (Important for new applicants: Include copies of ID, death certificate if applicable, and F16 or F16S for 100% disabled veterans or widowers.) Let's make this process smooth and easy together! 💼🌟 #MemphisTaxRelief #CityOfMemphis #CommunitySupport #PropertyTaxAssistance