Mayor Young says police task force getting to ‘nitty gritty’ after delays
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Topic: Paul Young
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August 2025
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Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?
A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.
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New police precinct symbolizes efforts to grow police, drop crime
As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.”
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City Council votes on xAI tax revenue, MATA money, Oak Court OK and more
The Council voted 11-0 to direct property tax revenue from the two xAI data centers to nearby communities.
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$900K for police task force could go to fix city’s potholes, blight, sidewalks
The $900,000 intended for “integrity in policing” could instead fund several different projects across this city.
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Here’s what the city’s overnight stay at Bass Pro cost taxpayers
The Daily Memphian reported July 21 that the city paid a Memphis consulting firm $10,000 to facilitate the one-and-a-half-day retreat. Here’s what it cost taxpayers.
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July 2025
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The Old Daisy has been centerstage for the messy history of Beale Street control. Here’s the story.
Disputes over who controls Beale Street revolve around the Historical Daisy. The old theater is home to the Beale Street Development Corp. and has witnessed more than a century of intrigue and politics on the street that gave birth to the blues.
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Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
The slow-moving Grizzlies’ negotiations come as the public sector continues to invest in FedExForum and officials work to keep Downtown safer and cleaner.
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young shook up his cabinet. Here’s why.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young has reshuffled his cabinet in recent months and on July 10, hosted an overnight executive retreat at Bass Pro Shops, which he called “an opportunity to really recalibrate the team.”
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Council members jostle for share of xAI money. A Tennessee Republican has his own money. Blackburn’s been busy.
Our political roundup also looks at a push to pretty up Plough Boulevard; a possible contender for Shelby County mayor, and reactions to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
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Blight, animals and parks: New leaders take position at key city divisions
One of the three confirmed city directors is in charge of a completely new division to tackle garbage and trash collection. Plus, the City Council approved a bonus for retired city employees.
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New plans for the Old Daisy
When it comes to revitalizing the historic theater, settling a 10-year old legal dispute is a first step.
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Here’s how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money
The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill.
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June 2025
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Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
“You got an idea? We want you to know that we have your back,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
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Man accused of trying to kidnap mayor had list of other officials’ names
The list was discovered in a storage unit the accused man, Trenton Abston, owns, according to testimony from a Memphis Police Department sergeant.
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Alleged Young stalker ‘not a bad man,’ family says
“I know the conditions of the release. But he just wants to talk to him and I’m gonna ask the mayor, is he too busy?” the man’s uncle said. “(He’s) the mayor of the city. If he’s got a citizen that wants to talk to him, talk to him.”
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After bashing Memphis, Stephen A. Smith is coming to town
After suggesting that “cats like Jimmy Butler” and other NBA stars don’t want to play for the Grizzlies because of crime in Memphis, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is making plans to visit the Bluff City.
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Alleged trespasser was ‘angry’ with Mayor Young
Court documents reveal details about the man who was arrested for on suspicion of aggravated criminal trespassing, stalking and criminal attempted kidnapping.
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MPD investigating trespasser at Mayor Young’s home
The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating an incident that involved a man knocking on Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s door Sunday night, June 15.
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Political Roundup: XAI divide grows, Young in D.C. and the race for governor
Also in the Political Roundup: City vs. county at Southwind High, a short history of going from the Senate to the governor’s mansion in Tennessee and Lee Harris on his successor and his next campaign.
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Opinion: Mayor Young on xAI — ‘I’m choosing Memphis, not fear, not politics’
Mayor Young says the xAI project “isn’t a debate between the environment and economics. It’s about putting people before politics. It’s about building something better for communities that have waited far too long for real investment.”
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City Council adds 3% city pay raises in new operating budget
The pay raises and an agreement on MATA funding were the two biggest additions to Mayor Paul Young’s second city budget.
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TBI crime lab to add two scientists specifically for Memphis cases
The arrangement between the state and the City of Memphis is separate from an independent crime lab for Shelby County being pursued by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
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Political Roundup: Sen. Blackburn toured xAI — without Elon Musk
The tour came the same day Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration.
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What John Zeanah says his new job will be all about
John Zeanah’s new role with the City of Memphis boils down to an essential question: “How do we best pull the levers of city government in order to advance goals for housing, for community development, for economic development?”
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