Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Memphis City workers fixes potholes on Knight Road in Southeast Memphis Monday, Oct, 13, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The City of Memphis is doing something new — not waiting for residents to complain about potholes before fixing them.
This year, the city started a more aggressive pothole repair program. It’s a pilot that began after city officials reconsidered their approach to potholes following an “Ask The Memphian” feature story that explained how potholes are typically fixed.
Under the leadership of new Director of Development and Infrastructure John Zeanah and Public Works Director Scott Morgan, the City of Memphis decided to approach the issue of potholes proactively.
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Samuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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