Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Memphis public meetings and civic data.
When does the Memphis City Council meet?
The Memphis City Council holds regular meetings on alternating Tuesdays at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers on the lobby floor of Memphis City Hall, 125 N. Main Street; committees meet earlier the same day.
How is the Memphis City Council organized?
The Council has 13 members: seven elected from single-member districts and six from two super districts (8 and 9), each with three positions.
Where can I watch Memphis City Council meetings?
Meetings are streamed live and archived on the city's Granicus video portal and on the Memphis City Council YouTube channel. They are also searchable on OpenTennessee.
What is the Land Use Control Board?
The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board is the joint city-county planning body that hears rezonings, subdivisions and planned developments before they go to the City Council or County Commission.