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How to Make a Records Request

Curious how to get information for a local or state agency? Well this is your one-stop shop to send a records requests.

The Backstory

Yes! You have the right to access public documents from emails to reports to data, you can request it all. But remember, the larger the search the more likely you will have to pay for time and materials. So try to be specific as possible with your requests. And sometimes a quick phone call will go a long way to help figure out what you need and get your documents quickly.

The Backstory

Yes! You have the right to access public documents from emails to reports to data, you can request it all. But remember, the larger the search the more likely you will have to pay for time and materials. So try to be specific as possible with your requests. And sometimes a quick phone call will go a long way to help figure out what you need and get your documents quickly.

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Watch this short "how to make FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request" video courtesy of the U.S. Federal government. For more information go to foia.gov.

Quick links to Public Records Request forms, policies, and contacts:

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) - Don't have a TDEC Site ID or Name?  Click here for access to the TDEC Data Viewers.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water

City of Memphis (includes access to data portal)

Shelby County Government

City of Germantown

Town of Collierville

City of Bartlett

City of Millington