This article includes information about city services, warming centers, parks and library closures, school closures and other weather information for Memphis and the Mid-South. It will be updated regularly. 

More information is available on the City of Memphis winter-weather update site.

Schools

Public school systems across Shelby County and DeSoto County began announcing Saturday that classes are canceled for Monday.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to the winter storm. The school district also canceled all events scheduled for the weekend. Charter schools make their own decisions about school closures.

Public schools in Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington have decided to close Monday. The decision comes as sleet continues to blanket Shelby County and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing creating icy conditions.

DeSoto County schools will also be closed Monday due to road conditions, said Lauren Margeson, executive administrative assistant to superintendent Cory Uselton. 

Rhodes College will be closed the evening of Friday, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 26, due to the impending winter storm. The college will shift to remote work Monday, Jan. 26, for staff.

All Southwest Tennessee Community College campus locations are closed for the weekend. The college will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates as needed regarding operations for the upcoming week.

The Christian Brothers University campus will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26. All on-campus events scheduled for this weekend are postponed. On Monday, students and employees will operate remotely, and all classes will be held virtually.

The University of Memphis is not closed but all locations will transition to modified campus operations — including remote classes and work for students, faculty and staff — through Monday, Jan. 26. 

MPD inclement-weather policy

The Memphis Police Department has activated its inclement-weather policy, meaning it will not respond to every reported car accident.

If there are no injuries or alcohol or drugs involved, drivers should exchange information and arrange a time to meet at the nearest police station or the department’s traffic division at 3430 Austin Peay Highway.

Drivers should bring their vehicle, proof of insurance and registration to file the report within ten working days.

Warming centers

Memphis

The City of Memphis is partnering with the Hospitality Hub to operate a warming center at First Baptist Church, 200 East Parkway N.

Transportation to the warming center can be arranged by calling 901-486-0939 during operating hours.

For others needing shelter, the following Community Centers are operating warming centers:

• Frayser – Raleigh Senior Center: 3985 Egypt Central Road
• Bert Ferguson CC: 8505 Trinity Road
• Gaisman: 4221 Macon Road
• Gaston: 1048 S. Third St.

24-hour locations*:

• Ed Rice: 2935 N. Watkins St.
• Orange Mound CC: 2572 Park Ave.
• Hickory Hill CC: 3910 Ridgeway Road

*Pets are accepted only at 24-hour locations.

Collierville

Collierville Public Works transfer station will be closed. Residents are also reminded that the former landfill area, often referred to as “Mount Trashmore,” is a state-monitored construction site and remains off-limits to the public for sledding or any other activities.

North Mississippi

In Southaven, the Community Safe Room at 7312 U.S. 51 N. opened at noon Friday. The City of Hernando opened the Gale Center at 2601 Elm St. at 5 p.m. Friday.

Olive Branch

The City of Olive Branch confirmed their warming center locations and times, updating residents on preparations for the winter weather.

The city announced the Community Storm Shelter will serve as a warming center. The shelter is located on the campus of Olive Branch Elementary at 9549 Pigeon Roost Road.

Additionally, the city stated Ash’s Irish Pub, located at 9200 Goodman Road, suite 300, will be open to the community as needed.

Libraries, parks and museums

Libraries

Memphis officials announced Saturday, Jan. 24, that Memphis Public Libraries would begin operating under an inclement weather policy: seven locations will be open:

• Benjamin L Hooks Central Library*: 3030 Poplar Ave.
• Whitehaven Branch: 4120 Millbranch Road
• Raleigh Branch: 3452 Austin Peay Highway
• Cordova Branch: 8457 Trinity Road
• Parkway Village Branch: 4655 Knight Arnold Road
• Crenshaw Branch: 531 Vance Ave.
• Frayser Branch: 2220 James Road

*Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is the only branch open Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Museums

The National Civil Rights Museum will be closed through Tuesday, Jan. 27. It will reopen on Jan. 28.

Parks

Due to inclement weather, all Memphis Parks activities are canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.

All events at the Town of Arlington’s Sam T. Wilson Public Library are canceled for Saturday. 

In Collierville, the Collierville Burch Library and the Collierville Community Center & Fitness Center are closed.

While all programming is called off this weekend, the Overton Park Shell invites the community to slide down “the best sledding slope in town.” They do ask all sledders to stay off the stage and stairs, exercise precaution on the “slope” and surrounding areas where ice accumulates, and to haul all makeshift sledding materials away.

Transportation

The Memphis Area Transit Authority has suspended operations and all the bus system’s transit centers are closed.

People experiencing homelessness who need a ride to the Hospitality Hub should call 901-486-0939.

Government

City of Memphis

The Memphis City Council will meet virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The council sent a notice Sunday that said the change was necessary to protect the health and safety of citizens and employees.

Shelby County courts

The Shelby County Circuit Court, Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, General Sessions Criminal and Civil Court will be closed Monday. That includes the General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office. However, the clerk’s 24-hour bail office will remain open.

Shelby County Juvenile Court

The Shelby County Juvenile Court will be closed Monday. All dockets are canceled except for the following which will be held virtually:

• Preliminary hearings at 9 a.m.
• Detention/in-custody delinquency hearings at 1 p.m.
• Dependency and neglect all day
• Custody and visitation all day

Staff will work remotely Monday, and if family can’t attend a hearing virtually, it will be reset to the next available docket date.

Shelby County Assessor of Property

The Shelby County Assessor of Property’s on site in-person operations at 1075 Mullins Station Road and 157 Washington Ave. will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

Collierville

Collierville facilities will remain closed Monday Jan. 26.

“This decision has been made to prioritize the safety of residents and Town employees,” Jennifer Preston, Collierville public information officer, said in an email.

The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting scheduled for Monday evening has been moved to Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m., town officials announced Sunday morning.

Collierville Schools Board of Education will not have its monthly meeting Tuesday. The announcement came Sunday as wintry precipitation dwindled but frigid temperatures remained. All items will roll to the agenda for the Tuesday, Feb. 24 meeting.

DeSoto County

DeSoto County Justice Court judges have canceled court sessions scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27. Those who were scheduled to appear in Justice Court on these dates are advised to contact the Justice Court Clerk’s Office for a new court date. Citations or official court documents will have the contact information. The county stated that no decisions have been made regarding closures for other county offices.

DeSoto County officials announced that all county offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, citing dangerous road conditions.

Christie Barclay, DeSoto County community resource director, confirmed the closures include all county offices, courts, the DeSoto County Animal Shelter and the Agri-Education Center.

Germantown

Sanitation collection for the Friday route did not occur due to inclement weather and landfill closure. The next Friday pickup will be Jan. 30, weather permitting.

These facilities are closed Sunday: the Great Hall & Conference Center, the Germantown Community Library, the Germantown Performing Arts Center and the Germantown Athletic Club.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting scheduled for Jan. 26 is canceled. All items will be moved to the Feb. 9 agenda.

Germantown’s Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 27 has been canceled.

City facilities will remain closed Monday.

Sanitation collection for the Friday route did not occur due to inclement weather and landfill closure. Sanitation will not be collected Monday for Germantown customers. Their next collection date is scheduled for Feb. 2, weather permitting.

Animal shelters

Collierville Animal Shelter is closed for public visits and adoptions, but internal care for animals will proceed.

Memphis Animal Services is intent is to operate at full service. However, depending on the weather conditions they may reduce operating hours and locations. See website and social media for latest updates.

MAS stated in a news conference Sunday, Jan. 25, that outside shelters and dog houses are insufficient in the low temperatures the area is experiencing. Pets should be kept indoors. 

DoorDash

DoorDash has temporarily suspended operations in Memphis and the surrounding areas in response to the winter storm. Operations will remain suspended until at least the morning of Sunday, Jan. 25, depending upon conditions on the ground.

Cancellations

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners has called off its Monday, Jan. 26 meeting. It has been rescheduled for Feb. 2.

Playhouse on the Square's Saturday and Sunday shows are canceled. 

Theatre Memphis’ Saturday and Sunday productions have been canceled. Those who purchased tickets for either of the canceled shows will be contacted for reassignment to another performance or refunds. Questions may be directed to 901-682-8323 or info@theatrememphis.org.

Both Sunday, Jan. 25 performances of “The Outsiders” at the Orpheum Theatre have been cancelled. Refunds for these performances will be automatically issued at the point of purchase.

Opera Memphis will not be able to present its scheduled performance of “The Barber of Seville” on Saturday, Jan. 24. Holders of Saturday tickets can reschedule for Friday by calling the box office at 901-257-3100. If rescheduling is not possible, the box office will reach out next week to outline next steps.

Stay informed

City of Memphis updates will be shared at MemphisTn.gov and memphistn.gov/winterweather and through City of Memphis social media channels as conditions change. Additional information about the city’s winter weather plan is available here.

Find the Entergy power outage map for North Mississippi here.

The Town of Arlington uses an emergency alert platform via email or by text to phone. To enroll, text ARLINGTONTN to 99411 and complete the enrollment.

City of Bartlett residents can find up to date information on the city’s social media sites or at their neighborhood information hub.

Collierville residents can find updates on the town’s website where they can also sign up for phone or email alerts. 

Information about Germantown closures can be found through Germantown Alert. Updates will also be posted on the City’s website and official social media channels as conditions change. 

Lakeland residents can receive weather and safety updates by call, email, text and more with the City’s Mass Notification System. 

Millington residents can find updates on the city’s social media sites and the city website and may sign up for alerts here.