There are 5 article(s) tagged state of the city address:

• March 2025

  • Bartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City

    “We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”

    By Michael Waddell March 14, 2025

• January 2025

  • Young goes for ‘Yes’ in State of the City Address

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young discussed crime, blight and debt, but also called on Memphians to “say yes” to promoting the city and working toward goals of economic growth for all.

    By Bill Dries January 31, 2025

• February 2024

  • Bartlett mayor talks progress and future in State of the City address

    Bartlett Mayor David Parsons cited a number of advancements and benefits to the city over the past year in his State of the City address this week.

    By Michael Waddell February 28, 2024

• February 2023

  • Bartlett Mayor David Parsons gives his first State of the City address

    In his first State of the City address, newly elected Bartlett Mayor David Parsons talked about an expanded police force, sewer issues and addressing empty retail spots.

    By Michael Waddell February 14, 2023

• September 2021

  • Cunningham touts development, road construction in annual report on Lakeland

    Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham updated some major projects in his State of the City address to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2021