Official Notice: Public Meetings and Storm Safety Advisories for March 11

Municipal Board and Committee Meetings

Several high-level municipal boards are scheduled to convene on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to discuss regional infrastructure and public welfare. Residents are encouraged to stay informed on the following sessions:

• Shelby County Health, Education and Housing Facility Board: The board will hold its regular meeting at 3:30 PM. The session is hosted at Phelps Dunbar LLP, located at 999 S. Shady Grove Road, Suite 500, Memphis, TN 38120.
• Air Pollution Control Board: A meeting regarding regional air quality and regulatory oversight is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
• Board of Boiler Rules: State and local representatives will meet to review safety inspections and compliance standards.
• Local Government Planning Advisory Committee (LGPAC): An official notice has been issued for the LGPAC meeting to discuss community planning and land-use coordination.

Community Workshops and Career Development

Public service announcements for March 11 include educational and employment opportunities designed to enhance local workforce participation and federal compliance knowledge:

• Classes to Careers Event: A specialized employment forum will be held in Memphis from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event connects residents with training programs and immediate career pathways in high-demand sectors.
• How 2 Interpret Section 3 Workshop: Hosted at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, this session features Federal Grants Program Coordinator Trey Fuller. The workshop provides guidance on Section 3 regulations, which help ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons.

Public Safety and Environmental Advisories

The following advisories are active for the Memphis and Shelby County area as of Wednesday, March 11, 2026:

• Severe Weather Warning: The Department of Transportation has issued an advisory for significant storms expected throughout the day. Residents are urged to follow the safety protocol "When thunder roars, go indoors" and to check regional traffic applications for real-time road conditions. Motorists should avoid driving through standing water and remain alert for high winds.
• Public Comment Period: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) remains open for public commentary regarding the 2026-27 hunting and trapping season proposals. Residents may submit feedback through April 2.
• Financial Rate Notice: The maximum effective formula rate of interest for the region has been set at 10.75 percent per annum, effective as of March 10, following recent updates from the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.