“Release The Leash”
City of Memphis Opens First Dog Park

The City of Memphis Division of Park Services has opened its first dog park at 2599 Avery Avenue, behind the Board of Education. Hours of operation for the park are the same as they are for all city parks, 6 a.m.—8 p.m. March 15—October 31st(summer hours) and 6 .m.—6 p.m. November 15— March 14 (winter hours).

Leadership Memphis Launches Recruitment for
FastTrack Fall 2010 Leadership Program

Memphis, TN – May 27, 2010 – Leadership Memphis, an organization that continually develops new and innovative ways to connect and create more community leaders, is officially launching recruitment for its upcoming FastTrack Fall 2010 leadership program. With the increasing number of young leaders now embracing more significant roles within the community, this program is particularly important. 

Action News 5 received the following information from MATA:

With the economic recession still in effect and with the return of high gas prices, Memphis Area Transit Authority will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the Fifth Annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 17.  The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump.  Save Money.  Ride Transit.”

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) the 2010 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and save money, instead of driving a car. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a great travel option that also helps people save money.