There are 6 article(s) tagged Scott Morgan:

• February 2026

  • City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’

    The city’s policy of not clearing the smallest neighborhood streets was questioned by several council members.

    By Bill Dries 6 hours ago

• January 2026

  • Secondary roads start to get attention as temps rise above freezing

    City Council members meeting online Tuesday heard from city division directors with a cautiously optimistic view of how the city has handled the cold. MPD Chief C.J. Davis said crime was down 75%.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2026

  • Monday morning commute could be tough

    Memphis public works director Scott Morgan said city crews continued to make grinding progress on priority streets. But side streets could be treacherous come morning. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 25, 2026

• October 2025

  • Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.

    Director of Development and Infrastructure John Zeanah and Public Works Director Scott Morgan hatch a schedule to patch teeth-rattling roadways and clean stormwater inlets.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 20, 2025

• January 2025

  • City crews to remain vigilant about road conditions

    Memphis Public Works crews remain on city streets Friday evening as snow that melted during the day ices over. But the city’s first responders to the snow say the day was much easier than the ice and snow storm a year ago this month.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 10, 2025

• December 2024

  • City Council takes final vote on ‘More for Memphis’ startup

    The last City Council meeting of 2024 also includes the return of a pair of Chickasaw Gardens street closings to the agenda and the appointment of a new city public works director.

    By Bill Dries December 16, 2024