State of Emergency Extended for City of Memphis

Memphis mayor extends State of Emergency declaration in storm's aftermath

Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced Thursday that he was extending the city's State of Emergency as the Mid-South continues to recover from a massive snow storm that blasted through the region over the weekend.

State of Emergency extended for city of Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young has signed an extension of the city's State of Emergency Declaration effective Thursday. The extension comes after a severe winter storm dumped snow and ice across the area last weekend. Young said the declaration allows the City to mobilize emergency resources and protect public safety. Drivers are urged to [...]

Mayor Paul Young has extended the State of Emergency for Memphis effective Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Due to the continued impact of severe winter weather, Mayor Paul Young has signed an extension to the State of Emergency for Memphis effective Thursday, January 29, 2026