Mayor faces community uproar about xAI
Environmental advocates are looking to stop Elon Musk’s xAI from receiving an air-emissions permit for the natural turbines that partially power its data center in Southwest Memphis.
Topic: Mayor Paul Young
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March 2025
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February 2025
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Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Memphis Mayor Paul Young took his town hall approach to a corner of the internet this week, responding directly to Reddit users’ top concerns.
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FedExForum renovations could last until 2032, mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young outlined the next steps in the planned renovations of FedExForum on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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January 2025
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Mayor Paul Young recognized as Communicator of the Year
Memphis Mayor Paul Young was named Communicator of the Year, joining a roster of past honorees that includes Joe Birch, Otis Sanford, Dr. James Downing, Penny Hardaway, Ted Townsend and Beverly Robertson.
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Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?
The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.
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October 2024
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In the nation’s No. 2 city for cargo theft, experts seek answers
The city is positioned to be a transportation powerhouse, but crime is a problem. Cargo thefts in Memphis were up nearly 60% in the first six months of 2024 over all of 2023, said Memphis Logistics Summit panelist Melzie Wilson.
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September 2024
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Biden signs gun-safety executive order, Memphis mayor attends event
“This bold action will help save lives and protect our neighborhoods from the devastating effects of gun violence,” Mayor Paul Young wrote in a post on Instagram.
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August 2024
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Mayor Young, MPD’s Davis tout initiative to help businesses hurt by crime
A new initiative from the city’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) offers money to local businesses to help them pay for adequate lighting or landscaping, both of which can deter crime.
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City of Memphis hires forensic auditor for MATA
Mayor Paul Young also said the City plans to hire an outside transit consultant to help plot the transit system’s next steps.
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July 2024
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New EDGE president nominated
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris have nominated an Economic Development Growth Engine president after more than two years without one.
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Young: We need smart, capable leaders on school board
Memphis Mayor Paul Young writes: “Even if you do not have kids participating in the system, I ask you to treat the current school board election as a key vote worthy of your highest attention.”
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Memphis budget woes spark worry from bond rating agency
The outlook change signals that Fitch Ratings has concerns and could downgrade the City of Memphis’ bond rating.
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Mayor Young appoints interim leader of Memphis Animal Services
Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the appointment announcement at a Thursday night meeting of his administration with more than 35 animal advocates from across the area.
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June 2024
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Analysis: A printer breaks gridlock? And other budget-season takeaways
A few quiet moments during an eventful Memphis City Council day illustrated the new and evolving power dynamics at Memphis City Hall.
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Calkins: A mayoral basketball game won’t save us. But the spirit behind it just might.
It was Mayor Paul Young vs. Mayor Lee Harris on the basketball court Saturday. And it was not always a pretty sight. But the impulse behind it was beautiful. Isn’t that what really counts?
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May 2024
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Memphis mayor talks crime ‘suppression’ at One Memphis town hall
Paul Young said the city’s strategy for crime suppression includes “criminal activity disruption” along with focusing police and city blight efforts in high-crime areas.
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City’s latest LGBTQ+ liaison brings political voice, experience to role
Cordova-native Renee Sekander found her voice while advocating on her college campus. “Even though my voice was a bit shaky at the time, I was really confident in what I was speaking up about.”
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Le Bonheur unveils $95M expansion
The Stax Music Academy Band belted out a rousing rendition of the Bar-Kays’ “Soulfinger” as hundreds of guests gathered on Le Bonheur’s front lawn Wednesday, May 8.
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Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
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April 2024
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Calkins: Mayor Young has a request for Memphians: Don’t leave.
Mayor Paul Young had a direct request for Memphis Tuesday: Don’t leave. Here’s why he made the request. And why it made a lot of sense.
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Analysis: Memphis’ budget woes years in the making
For years, Memphis officials warned of a budget hole. For years, the U.S. government papered it over. This coming fiscal year appears to be a different story.
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Mayor Young to propose property-tax hike, says city faces $30M shortfall
“I think it’s time for us to step into a new reality,” he told a crowd of several hundred at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. “I’m going to ask for a tax increase.”
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March 2024
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It’s ‘time for a breakthrough’ on community violence, Mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young told hundreds of community stakeholders during a two-day conference that violence plaguing the city can’t be combatted by flooding the streets with police officers.
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Community leaders called to collaborate for economic development
The Shelby County Joint Economic and Community Development Board met on Thursday to update and discuss ways to promote economic development around Memphis.
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Calkins: How to fix the city’s gang problem? Here’s an idea even better than a truce
Memphis Mayor Paul Young met with gang members last week and asked for a “truce.” But you know what’s better than a truce? Giving kids an alternative to joining gangs in the first place. That’s where Memphis Rox comes in. And it could use your support.
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