Memphis Local Information
Practical information for Memphis and Shelby County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Memphis: schedule, holidays, bulk
Memphis collects garbage and recycling weekly and bulk waste twice a month. Carts out by 7 a.m.; look up your day online or call 311 (901-636-6500).
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Memphis, Shelby County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Memphis fits into Shelby County and Tennessee: the city, the county, Shelby County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Shelby County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Memphis homeowners get two bills: Shelby County ($2.702382 per $100 assessed in 2026), due by Feb. 28, and the City of Memphis, delinquent after Aug. 31.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Memphis
Memphis building permits come from Shelby County Construction Enforcement, 901-222-8300; zoning from Land Use and Development Services, 901-636-7384.
Roads
Memphis road closures this week: Third Street and I-40
Nightly I-55 and Third Street closures run through Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the SR-14 bridge job; I-40 stays two lanes each way from Levee Road to Hollywood.
Home prices
Memphis home prices and housing market
The typical Memphis home was worth $151,794 in September 2026 on Zillow's index, down 2.8% in a year and 9.4% below the 2022 peak. Neighbors and the trend.
Schools
Memphis schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Memphis-Shelby County Schools: 2026-27 calendar dates, the school zone locator, enrollment papers, board meetings and the state's 2024-25 letter grades.
Things to do
Things to do in Memphis this month: October 2026
Memphis, Halloween week into November: Zoo Boo to Nov. 1, 901KidsFest and Tigers vs. Army on Oct. 31, Sip TN Wine Fest Nov. 7 and the Lantern Festival Nov. 13.
Voting
Voting in Shelby County: registration, polling places and early voting
Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election runs through Oct. 29 at 26 Shelby County sites, most of them in Memphis. Photo ID, absentee rules and contacts.
Farmers markets
Memphis farmers markets
Memphis Farmers Market runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October on South Front Street; Cooper-Young's market is every Saturday. Hours, SNAP and winter dates.
Parks
Parks and trails in Memphis
Memphis Parks runs 150-plus sites; Shelby Farms has 40-plus miles of trails, Tom Lee Park opens at 6 a.m. and the Wolf River Greenway has 14 miles open. Hours and access.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Shelby County
Memphis restaurants had 136 routine state-portal inspections from Sept. 17 to Oct. 16, 2026, median score 96 of 100. How scores work and where to look one up.
New businesses
New businesses in Memphis
October 2026 in Memphis: Gussied Up coming to the Edge District, a relaunched Wahlburgers Wild at the Pyramid, South Main's property crawl and how to get a license.
Public notices
Public notices
An index of Memphis and Shelby County public notices: the state's official notice site, city bids, council agendas, zoning cases, tax sales and elections.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall
Memphis City Hall contacts: 311 at 901-636-6500, the mayor's office, all 13 City Council members by district, police non-emergency, code enforcement, animal services and MLGW.
Power outages
Power outages in Memphis: who to call and outage maps
Memphis power comes from MLGW. Report an outage at 901-544-6500 or on the outage map; gas leaks and emergencies go to 901-528-4465, open 24 hours.
Population
Memphis population and growth
Memphis had an estimated 609,647 residents on July 1, 2025, down 5.8% from the 2010 census and 3.7% from 2020. Age, households, income and housing.
History
Memphis history and landmarks
Memphis was founded in 1819 and incorporated in 1826. Its 187 National Register entries with listing years, plus museums and Elmwood Cemetery with hours.
Moving
Moving to Memphis: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Memphis? One MLGW account covers power, gas and water (901-544-6549); trash comes on the same bill. Tags, schools, taxes and a 30-day license rule.
Transportation
Getting around Memphis: roads, transit, airport, parking
Memphis by road, MATA bus and trolley, and air: I-40, I-55, I-240 and I-269, the MATA call center at 901-274-6282, MEM airport and downtown parking garages.
Neighborhoods
Memphis neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Twelve Memphis areas, from Downtown and Midtown to Cordova and Whitehaven, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Cordova, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Cordova, the city's Cordova planning district along Germantown Parkway, spans ZIP codes 38016 and 38018 and is mostly zoned for Cordova High.
Neighborhoods
Downtown and Midtown Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown and Midtown, the city's Core City planning district from the riverfront to East Parkway, span ZIP codes 38104 and 38103 and are mostly zoned for Central High.
Neighborhoods
East Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Memphis, the city's East planning district along Poplar Avenue, spans ZIP codes 38119, 38120 and 38117 and splits between Ridgeway and White Station high zones.
Neighborhoods
Frayser, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Frayser, the city's Frayser planning district between the Wolf and Loosahatchie rivers, is all in ZIP code 38127 and zoned for Trezevant High.
Neighborhoods
Hickory Hill, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Hickory Hill, the city's Southeast planning district along Winchester Road and Kirby Parkway, spans ZIP codes 38115 and 38141 and is mostly zoned for Kirby High.
Neighborhoods
North Memphis and Harbor Town: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Memphis, the city's North planning district from Harbor Town to Hollywood, spans ZIP codes 38107, 38108 and 38103 and is mostly zoned for Manassas High.
Neighborhoods
Orange Mound (Lamar District), Memphis: homes, schools, commute
Orange Mound and the city's Lamar planning district, between Airways Boulevard and Getwell Road, span ZIP codes 38114 and 38111 and are mostly zoned for Melrose High.
Neighborhoods
Parkway Village and Oakhaven, Memphis: homes, schools, commute
Parkway Village and Oakhaven, the city's planning district around Memphis International Airport, are mostly ZIP code 38118 and split among three high zones.
Neighborhoods
Raleigh, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Raleigh, the city's Raleigh planning district north of the Wolf River, is mostly ZIP code 38128 and split among Raleigh-Egypt, Craigmont and Kingsbury high zones.
Neighborhoods
South Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Memphis, the city's South planning district from the Mississippi River to Airways Boulevard, is mostly ZIP code 38106 and zoned for Hamilton High.
Neighborhoods
University District, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
The city's University planning district, around the University of Memphis and Audubon Park, spans ZIP codes 38111 and 38117 and splits among four high zones.
Neighborhoods
Whitehaven, Memphis: homes, schools, parks and commute
Whitehaven, the city's Whitehaven planning district along Elvis Presley Boulevard, is all in ZIP code 38116 and split between Hillcrest and Whitehaven high zones.
Neighborhoods
Memphis vs. Germantown vs. Southaven vs. Horn Lake
Memphis, Germantown, Southaven and Horn Lake compared on official figures: property tax rates, school grades, home values, income and commute times.
Schools
Memphis public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 192 Memphis-Shelby County and charter schools serving Memphis, with addresses, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, letter grades and zone links.