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MAAG facilitates programs and provides services for our member governments and region as it pertains to economic development, housing and community development and intergovernmental relations.
Founded in 1835, Lauderdale County currently has a population of 27,815. The 508 square mile county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and Crockett, Dyer, Haywood and Tipton counties in Tennessee. Maurice Gaines Jr. is the current county mayor.
LEARN MOREFounded in 1823, Tipton County currently has a population of 61,586. The 473 square mile county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale and Shelby counties in Tennessee. Jeff Huffman is the current county executive.
LEARN MOREFounded in 1825, Crittenden County currently has a population of 49,746. The 637 square mile county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the east and Mississippi, Lee, St. Francis, Cross and Poinsett counties in Arkansas.
LEARN MOREFounded in 1819, Shelby County currently has a population of 927,644. The 758 square mile county is the largest county in the state and is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and Fayette and Tipton counties in Tennessee. Mark Luttrell is the current county mayor.
Learn MoreFounded in 1824, Fayette County currently has a population of 38,413. The 706 square mile county is the third-largest county in Tennessee by area. Rhea “Skip” Taylor is the current county mayor.
LEARN MOREFounded in 1836, DeSoto County is the 3rd most populous county in Mississippi with a population of 168,240. The 497 square mile county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the east, Shelby County in Tennessee and Tunica, Tate and Marshall Counties in Mississippi.
LEARN MOREWe are the regional resource for federal programs supporting economic development initiatives. We are your regional advocate for economic and infrastructure concerns and a hub for regional, senior-level government leaders to dialogue and create synergistic relations.
Learn MoreMAAG facilitates programs and provides services for our member governments and region as it pertains to economic development, housing and community development and intergovernmental relations.
As an Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated Economic Development District for Tennessee members, MAAG prepares and updates the federal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Community comprehensive planning provides a specific framework for the towns and cities by addressing the long term vision for the future of the community. The primary purpose of a community plan is to provide guidance to decision makers to enhance and sustain the community’s quality of life.
Richard Griffin, Executive Director Alex Haley House Museum & Interpretive Center
“Our partnership with MAAG has allowed our museum to grow. The Day Trippin’ program and Black History Month bus tour helped increase our visitation...the museum saw a 70% increase and 20% increase.”
Bob Fortenberry, Executive V.P. Chief Technology Officer, Cooks Systems International (Java Boot Camp)
“The Memphis Area Association of Governments has been instrumental in coordinating government support and supplementary funding for our Java Boot Camp program.”
Mayor Eugene Pugh, Town of Halls
“A waterline extension was needed… MAAG helped us secure a $105,300 grant and facilitate the project administration. As a result, the south part of town has benefitted”
The Tennessee Department of Transportation oversees the annual distribution of millions of dollars in grant funds awarded to both State and Local transportation-related projects. Current grant programs are listed here.
There have been a lot of improvements in our Tennessee communities since the former Federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program, now known as the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), began providing funds to local governments in 1991. Nearly $409 million in grants...