BETTER TOGETHER

MAAG works closely with member governments and nonprofit organizations to identify, craft and advocate for legislation and public policy that serves to improve the overall quality of life for all residents.

We 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.

DISCOVER OUR MISSION
MAAG works closely with member governments and nonprofit organizations to identify, craft and advocate for legislation and public policy that serves to improve the overall quality of life for all residents.

Our Region

The Memphis Area Association of Governments (MAAG) is proud to be one of the many organizations working as a partner to ensure that the five county region is able to sustain itself as a final destination place for families and businesses.

Crittenden Co.

Arkansas
Crittenden Co.

Fayette Co.

Tennessee
Fayette Co.

Lauderdale Co.

Tennessee
Lauderdale Co.

Shelby Co.

Tennessee
Shelby Co.

Tipton Co.

Tennessee
Tipton Co.

Economic Development

As an Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated Economic Development District for Tennessee members, MAAG prepares and updates the federal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

CEDS COMMITTEE TOURISM

Planning

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.

PLANNING CONSORTIUM GIS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS) HISTORIC PRESERVATION

MAAG Welcomes Ford to West Tennessee

Watch full presentation welcoming Ford's Blue Oval City to our region. Presentation sponsored by MAAG.

WATCH BLUE OVAL CITY VIDEO

Community Development

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.

The Memphis Area Association of Governments has been instrumental in coordinating government support and supplementary funding for our Java Boot Camp program.

Bob Fortenberry, Executive V.P. Chief Technology Officer, Cooks Systems International (Java Boot Camp)

Chief Technology Officer, Cooks Systems International (Java Boot Camp)