Downtown Memphis Commission
Board of Directors

Meeting Information:

The Downtown Memphis Commission Board of Directors meets every month on the fourth Friday from January - May and the fourth Thursday from June - December. Meetings are held at 12 noon at DMC's office, 114 North Main.

For meeting information or minutes, contact the Downtown Memphis Commission office at 901.575.0540.

Board Minutes

11/15/2012
10/25/2012
8/23/2012
7/26/2012
6/28/2012
5/25/2012

The Downtown Memphis Commission operations are directed and implemented by its 16-member Downtown Memphis Commission Board of Directors. The board is comprised of:

  • 10 private-sector members appointed by the county and city mayors and approved by the City Council and County Commission;
  • a city mayor representative and a county mayor representative;
  • one city council member and one county commissioner;
  • and two state legislators.

    • A professional staff of employees handles the day-to-day operations and provides support and assistance to the DMC Board and its four affiliate boards:
  • Center City Development Corporation
  • Center City Revenue Finance Corporation
  • Design Review Board
  • Downtown Parking Authority

    Together these entities provide incentives and assistance to encourage economic growth and development within the Central Business Improvement District.

    Current DMC Board Members:
    Ernest Strickland, Chairman
    Bob Lundy, Vice Chairman
    Stuart McGehee, Secretary
    Al Lyons, Treasurer
    Megan Arthur
    Commissioner Steve Basar
    Councilman Bill Boyd
    Rep. Barbara Cooper
    Rick Copeland
    Bobbi Gillis
    George Little
    Stuart McGehee
    Isaac Northern
    Carl Person
    George Shadroui