Dear Leaders and Community Partners,

As you know, the upcoming deployment of the National Guard to Memphis is drawing national attention. For our communities, this will be a time of stress and concern, but it also presents us with an opportunity—a chance to reshape the narrative of our city and work together toward solutions that make Memphis stronger.

We have several options as a community. We can allow this moment to define us negatively, focusing only on frustration and disagreement. Or, we can acknowledge the truth: crime is a serious issue, and while the presence of the Guard brings challenges, it also creates an opportunity to reduce crime and put systems in place that can sustain safer neighborhoods long after the trucks roll out.

Instead of being the victims of circumstance, we can seize this moment to highlight the greatness of our people and the resilience of our city. At JustMyMemphis, we want to help you do just that.

Here’s how we can work together

• Use your InfoHUB on JustMyMemphis to encourage and uplift your community during this time.

• Share stories that spotlight residents and organizations doing amazing, positive work.

• Let your voice be a voice of calm, hope, and change for our city.

• Join us for interviews to discuss your vision for Memphis—or set up interviews with leaders in your own community.

This is our chance to show the nation the real Memphis: not only a city facing challenges but a city filled with strong leaders and dedicated citizens determined to create change and move forward together.

Let’s turn this moment of unrest into a moment of unity and strength. Let’s turn sour lemons into lemonade.

Email me directly at jr@justmycities.com with your story ideas, interview requests, or community highlights—and let’s #getAMPLIFIED.

With gratitude and determination,
JR Robinson
Founder & CEO
JustMy / JustMyMemphis

We know Memphis is full of powerful stories—stories of people, organizations, and businesses making a real difference in our community. At JustMyMemphis, we want to help amplify those voices.

If you have an article idea, a video to share, or an interview you’d like to highlight, use this form to submit your request. Our team will connect with you to help bring your story to life and share it across the city.

This is your chance to uplift Memphis, inspire your neighbors, and be part of the movement to #getAMPLIFIED.