A Look Back on 20 Years of Data
The American Community Survey (ACS) recently released aggregate data from 2020-2024, marking the fourth time that they have released aggregate data for five-year periods. With this new trove of data to study, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at how Memphis has changed in key statistical areas over the last 20 years.
Breaking News from the SMZ
In the fall of 2025, More For Memphis—a multi-sector initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of Memphis and Shelby County by ensuring equitable access to essential services and resources—launched a new chapter of its work in South Memphis. This community-focused effort, called the South Memphis Zone (SMZ), is a 12-month proof-of-concept designed to show what can happen when organizations come together to support the same families in the same place at the same time.