Zoo greensward parking to end in 2024
The Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis are soon to sign off on precise terms that will end overflow parking on the greensward.
The Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis are soon to sign off on precise terms that will end overflow parking on the greensward.
Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.
Though the utility has no plans to increase rates this year — or next — costs are still expected to be 9% higher than last year.
The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.
Within months, the congregation will vote on whether to affiliate with another Methodist group or be independent.
“Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”
Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. responds to Mayor Strickland’s letter on the Grand Hyatt financing stalemate.
Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.
“The city of Memphis needs more affordable housing, but we want quality, affordable housing. We don’t want to treat people like they are second-class citizens,” Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard said.