The mission of the Public Works Division is to provide cost-effective infrastructure for Shelby County residents, which includes a safe and efficient transportation system, quality recreational facilities and programs, and dependable water and solid waste disposal services. Public Works is comprised of the following departments: 

• Agricultural Extension Services 
• County Engineer 
• Land Bank 
• Roads, Bridges, and Engineering Department 
• Shelby County Fire Department 
• Shelby County Parks and Recreation 
• Soil Conservation Services 
• Support Services 

Related Boards & Commissions

Additionally, Public Works oversees the following boards and commissions: 

• Agricenter Commission 
• Chickasaw Basin Authority
• Memphis / Shelby County Port Commission 
• Metro Stormwater Steering Committee 
• Emergency Communications District (911 Board) 
• Shelby County Historical Commission 
• Shelby County Mayor's Greenway Alliance Committee
• Shelby Farms Park Conservancy

Holiday Hours:   Closed Friday, April 3, 2015, for Good Friday