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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A group of tenants at a federally subsidized property has called on public officials to step in after they say Millennia Companies management blocked their organizing efforts and broke federal law. Becky, who doesn’t want to share her last name, and Joyce Warren were two of the tenants taking part in the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  After years of WREG reporting on issues at Memphis Towers Apartments, newly elected Shelby County District Attorney, Steve Mulroy, paid the complex a visit this week.  For years, Yvonne Collins called Memphis Towers Apartments home. “Nine years and I was never late on my rent,” Collins said. Despite her self-proclaimed punctuality, Collins […]

UPDATE: Residents who spoke with WREG about conditions at Memphis Towers said they were given eviction notices or not allowed to sign a new lease. A representative with Millennia issued the following statement on June 13th: The property management team acts legally and appropriately in matters of issuing lease violations with documentation to support these […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– After speaking out in the hopes of getting better living conditions, some Memphis Towers residents claim they are being retaliated against and facing eviction. Memphis Towers residents Yvonne Collins and Lewis Martin said they have been fighting for better conditions for years. Now, those residents say they are being retaliated against. “It got […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living at a Memphis high-rise are demanding answers after the elevators stopped working. For some tenants at Hope Heights Towers, a view of downtown from their window is the closest they’re getting to being outside. Since last week, the elevators have not been working. The majority of the tenants living at Hope […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG sorted out the rights and responsibilities tenants and landlords have when it comes to a decent place to live. It’s become all too familiar — high-rise apartments that have fallen into disrepair, leaving tenants frustrated and demanding help. WREG has been reporting about the problems at Serenity Towers and Memphis Towers, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The tallest building in Memphis could soon have a new development plan. Requests for proposals are in for the rehabilitation of 100 North Main. The goal is to make the spot the vibrant place it once was. “We want to see this structure preserved,” said Downtown Memphis Commission President and CEO Paul […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Housing Authority said that despite their efforts to prepare for extreme weather conditions, pipes at the Paul Borda Towers failed and flooded apartments. WREG spoke with people who live there, people who said water has been running in the building for days. Fire trucks and firefighters were at the Borda […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG Investigators have uncovered a scathing report from state inspectors that underscores safety and health issues residents of Serenity Towers have long sounded the alarm about. No hot water, a bed bug infestation, and seniors suffering in the sweltering heat. That’s a short list of what residents like Robert Nichols have dealt […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire was reported at Serenity Towers early Friday, officials say. Memphis Fire Department responded around 5 a.m. at the high-rise senior apartments on Highland. Authorities have not confirmed if anyone was injured. Serenity Towers appeared in Environmental Court Thursday after residents have been dealing with dangerous living conditions over the last […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sunday morning, a workout group got together to run up the stairs at Butler Park off Riverside Drive in honor of the stairs first responders were climbing to save lives after planes hit each of the Twin Towers. They started with a stretch, then a moment of silence at 8:46 — the […]