Young was elected mayor in 2023 and was sworn in on Jan. 1, 2024. He was previously the director of Memphis' Division of Housing and Community Development. Memphis Mayor Paul Young on April 25, 2025.

A man allegedly attempted to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young on June 15, the second security incident since he took office. The suspect, Trenton Abston, 25, was arrested and charged with attempted ...

Memphis mayor Paul Young targeted in attempted kidnapping before defending city's safety record, with suspect arrested carrying taser, rope, gloves, and duct tape ...

Memphis Mayor Paul Young was the target of stalking and attempted kidnapping on Wednesday at his Tennessee residence. The man charged with the crimes, including aggravated criminal trespassing, is ...

The man accused of trying to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young appeared in court for the first time but did not enter a plea. News Sports Memphis Tigers Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s accused stalker’s bond was increased to $2 million Tuesday, and investigators say he had a list of other elected officials. Trenton Abston, 25 was ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young addressed the arrest of an alleged stalker at his house for the first time Wednesday, saying it shines a light on mental health issues in the city. Trenton ...

Memphis Mayor Paul Young joined the fray on Wednesday, not only defending his city but also saying that Smith is flat-out wrong. “Stephen called us a great sports town — facts,” Young’s ...

Mayor Paul Young, left, speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) The police said they found “a taser, gloves, rope and duct ...