City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
The city argues that there’s nothing in its charter that gives city employees the right to collectively bargain as a union.
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September 2025
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TN Supreme Court declines to overturn 2nd Lieutenant decision
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that it would not review the City of Memphis’ appeal regarding the lawsuit between the city and the Memphis Police Association.
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City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Beginning Sept. 30, the cameras will be used to issue warnings to drivers who are speeding in those 15 areas, officials said. On Oct. 30, the grace period will end, and citations will begin with violators being mailed a ticket for $50.
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Judge in police union vs. city case recuses herself
The case involves a battle over the rank of second lieutenant, which city officials created for the Memphis Police Department in an effort to get more front-line supervisors in the field.
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August 2025
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The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.
Records and sources say there is a real, tangible pathway for Memphis to keep the Grizzlies. However, barriers remain for what is one of the country’s smallest NBA markets to keep its sole major league franchise.
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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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Spat between city and attorneys for Tyré Nichols’ family unworthy of sanctions, judge says
The issue stems from a May news release attorneys for Nichols’ family and estate issued.
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July 2025
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Opinion: When public records aren’t public
“If we want safer communities and lasting reform, we need a government that respects the public’s right to see, question and hold it accountable. And that begins with access to the truth.”
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The fight over MPD is headed to the Supreme Court. Here’s what the police union turned down.
The City of Memphis and the police union remain locked in a dispute over promotions. The Daily Memphian has obtained the city’s most recent offer — an offer the union refused.
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Memphis asks court to reconsider MPD demotions
The City of Memphis has asked the Tennessee Court of Appeals to reconsider its recent decision not to block the demotions of 100-plus Memphis Police Department second lieutenants.
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June 2025
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Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?
Everyone hates potholes. Here’s what they are and what you can do if you spot — or hit — one.
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City loses another round vs. Memphis Police Association
Shelby County Circuit Judge Damita Dandridge ruled that she would not stay her ruling over the city and the police union’s fight over the controversial second lieutenant position.
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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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City names new director for Memphis Animal Services
The city also plans on appointing a deputy director of animal services. The city fired former MAS director Ty Coleman last year.
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Memphis hires hotel consultant as Sheraton deal remains incomplete
Last year, the City of Memphis issued about $30 million in debt to buy the hotel — and is already making payments — but the sale hasn’t been finalized.
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City of Memphis seeks to shield DOJ records from Nichols lawsuit
The city wants to use the Department of Justice’s retreat from its civil rights investigation of the MPD as a tool to fight the lawsuit stemming from Nichols’ January 2023 beating and death at the hands of five now-former Memphis police officers.
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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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May 2025
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City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
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April 2025
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City looks for money for AutoZone Park renovations
With the Redbirds’ future at AutoZone Park potentially in question, the City of Memphis’ capital improvement budget contains at least one notable absence.
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Scammers convicted in City of Memphis phishing hoax
Two Texas men were convicted of wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering related to the $773,695.45 lost by the City of Memphis during a 2022 phishing scam.
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As city faces tight budget, consulting contracts add up
The Daily Memphian examined city consulting contracts executed in 2025, which focus on technology, improving the police department’s efficiency and more.
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March 2025
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Ask the Memphian: Yes, Memphis, your city does actually recycle
Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.
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Hospitality workers urged to use their ‘great power’ to change city’s narrative
“The more we can get people outside, the more we can create experiences, the more we invite people outside to join us, the better the perception will be about how things are going,” said Chandell Ryan, Downtown Memphis Commission President and CEO. “I want to just put that call of action.”
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In their words: Memphis-area leaders reflect on start of COVID-19 pandemic
While most Memphians were still oblivious to a virus spreading overseas, those charged with keeping the Bluff City safe were already alarmed in January 2020.
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Memphians ‘too hard on themselves,’ city crime consultant says
In his first interview since he came to Memphis last year, public safety consultant Fausto Pichardo said citizens should expect a further reduction in violent crime as the the police department builds cases against gang members.
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