Curfew Laws in Memphis, TN (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Memphis, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Memphis bars minors from public streets, parks and other public places late at night: 17- and 18-year-olds face an 11 p.m. cutoff on weeknights (midnight weekends), while minors 16 and under face 10 p.m. weeknights and 11 p.m. weekends, all until 6 a.m. Nine listed exceptions cover work, school events and parental errands.
Memphis Minor Curfew Hours
Significant RestrictionsMemphis Code of Ordinances § 10-28-4 — Minor curfew
A. It is unlawful for any minor between 17 and 18 years of age to remain in or upon any public street, highway, park, vacant lot, establishment or other public place within the city during the following time frames: 1. Monday through Thursday between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 2. Friday through Sunday between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. B. It is unlawful for any minor 16...
Park Curfew
Memphis parks close to the public overnight under a seasonal curfew: 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from March 15 through October 31, and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1 through March 14. Staying in a city park past closing is unlawful unless the city council has specifically authorized a special event, per Sec. 12-84-11.
Memphis City Park Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsMemphis Code of Ordinances § 12-84-11
A.It is unlawful for any person to remain in any park between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. March 15 through October 31, and 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. November 1 through March 14, except on special occasions specifically authorized by the city council.B.Parks services may, by resolution approved by the city council, set hours varying from regular park hours for an individual park. Parks op...
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