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Voting
Early Voting for 2024 General Election begins October 16th
Early Voting 10/16/24 -10/31/24
Election Day 11/5/24
Helpful Links:
The easiest way for Tennessee voters to find their Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots, see their elected officials, districts and county election commission information as well as access online election results is through the GoVoteTN app. Voters can download the free app in the App Store or Google Play to view voter specific information. State law allows voters to use the GoVoteTN app inside polling locations.
EARLY VOTING FOR THE 2023 MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL ELECTION BEGINS 9/15/2023
Early voting dates, times, and locations along with a sample ballot can be found here: https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/elections/memphis-municipal-election-1052023
Offices voted on by residents of the Joffre neighborhood are Memphis Mayor, City Council District 5, and City Council Super District 9 Positions 1, 2, & 3.
For those looking to learn more about who is running, the Memphis Library maintains a comprehensive and nonpartisan listing of websites for all candidates in this (and every) election season:
https://www.memphislibrary.org/informed-voter/meet-the-candidates-2023-10-05/
Nearest early voting polling locations to Joffre are:
Second Baptist Church
4680 Walnut Grove Rd.
White Station Church of Christ
1106 Colonial Rd.
Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church
152 E Parkway N
Recycling
COLLINS YARD CONVENIENCE CENTER OPERATIONS CHANGES
The Collins Yard Convenience Center located at 304 Collins St. is now open Thursday - Saturday 7 am - 3 pm for disposal of limbs and yard debris, up to two loads per day. You’ll be asked to sign in. There is no charge.
FOAM RECYCLING IN BINGHAMPTON
The BDC Business Hub recycles Polystyrene and Polyethylene foam through its free drop-off bins located at 2690 Yale Avenue in Binghampton. Clean food service foam (think: egg cartons, meat trays, to-go boxes) and packing foam (think: foam for packing electronics, coolers, etc.) are accepted.
Neighborhood History
Memphis Heritage Inc.