The National Guard is coming to Memphis, Tennessee, as announced by President Donald Trump on September 12, 2025, as part of a strategy to combat crime in the city. The deployment is planned to happen in the coming weeks, but specific timing and details, such as the number of troops and length of the deployment, have not yet been fully disclosed. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee confirmed the deployment and mentioned ongoing discussions with the president to work out the details. Memphis Mayor Paul Young stated that he did not request the National Guard, expressed concerns, and called for clarity on the deployment specifics. The move is part of a broader effort following previous National Guard intervention in Washington, D.C., and targets cities with high violent crime rates like Memphis.
