Mayor Lee Harris' Update on Local Oil Pipeline Legislation

This week we acknowledge a step forward in the protection of Shelby County neighborhoods and our valuable water resources from oil pipelines and the potential damage they can spawn.

On Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved in the first of three rea...

Mayor Lee Harris' Update on the Shelby County Community Gardens

Last year, when we made the decision to reestablish the Shelby County Community Gardens, the coronavirus had not yet touched our community and social distancing was not even in our vocabulary.

The intent then was to provide a free outdoor space for residen...

Mayor Lee Harris’ update on Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Shelby County Residents

My administration’s work toward better mental health care outcomes for our community has taken another step forward.

On Monday the Shelby County Commission approved a contract with Alliance Healthcare Services, a mental healthcare provider, that ...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO KICK OFF SECOND SEASON AT SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 30th, 2021, Mayor Lee Harris will join community gardeners for the kickoff of the 2021 Shelby County Community Gardens planting season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO KICK OFF SECOND SEASON AT SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 30th, 2021, Mayor Lee Harris will join community gardeners for the kickoff of the 2021 Shelby County Community Gardens planting season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are

SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT BEGINS DIRECT TRANSPORT TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces a major mental health care reform for Shelby County Government. Shelby County Fire Department paramedics will now have the ability to transport adults experiencing a mental health crisis

SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT BEGINS DIRECT TRANSPORT TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces a major mental health care reform for Shelby County Government. Shelby County Fire Department paramedics will now have the ability to transport adults experiencing a mental health crisis

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LIGHTS BUILDING BLUE TO PROMOTE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has announced that tonight, Monday, April 26th, the Vasco A. Smith Jr. Shelby County Administration Building will feature blue lighting in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month. More than 2% of

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LIGHTS BUILDING BLUE TO PROMOTE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has announced that tonight, Monday, April 26th, the Vasco A. Smith Jr. Shelby County Administration Building will feature blue lighting in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month. More than 2% of

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on the $1.4 billion Proposed Shelby County Budget

Earlier this week, I presented my third consolidated budget to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

I’m pleased to say that the $1.4 billion proposed budget contains no property tax increases, no cuts, gives a 1.5 percent pay raise to all ou...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on the Move with the Mayor Community Bike Ride

Last Friday was a beautiful day, perfect for riding a bike.

That’s what Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess and I did with dozens of our friends, colleagues and neighbors.

We led a safe, family-friend bike ride through Shelby Farms Park to kick of...

HEALTH DIRECTIVE No. 20 LIFTS MORE RESTRICTIONS ON BUSINESSES

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department issues Health Directive No. 20 today to go into effect at midnight on April 17th. Health Directive No. 20 further lifts restrictions on businesses, particularly restaurants and encourages vaccination

HEALTH DIRECTIVE No. 20 LIFTS MORE RESTRICTIONS ON BUSINESSES

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department issues Health Directive No. 20 today to go into effect at midnight on April 17th. Health Directive No. 20 further lifts restrictions on businesses, particularly restaurants and encourages vaccination

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND COLONEL ZACHARY L. MILLER TO SIGN EXTENSIVE FLOOD STUDY AGREEMENT

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Col. Zachary L. Miller with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 to sign an agreement to give flood relief to North Shelby County residents near the Loosahatchie River Basin.

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND COLONEL ZACHARY L. MILLER TO SIGN EXTENSIVE FLOOD STUDY AGREEMENT

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Col. Zachary L. Miller with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 to sign an agreement to give flood relief to North Shelby County residents near the Loosahatchie River Basin.

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on the COVID-19 Community Council

More than a year into our battle with the coronavirus, we have all worked hard to reduce fatality and infection rates, to re-open businesses, and to return to our churches and family gatherings.

We’ve worked to emphasize best practices, like wear...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY MELVIN BURGESS TO LEAD COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 9, Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess and Mayor Lee Harris will kick off “Move with the Mayor” as a part of the Shelby County’s Health Department’s celebration of National Public Health Week. Mayor Harris and Assessor

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY MELVIN BURGESS TO LEAD COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 9, Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess and Mayor Lee Harris will kick off “Move with the Mayor” as a part of the Shelby County’s Health Department’s celebration of National Public Health Week. Mayor Harris and Assessor

MAYOR’S OFFICE RESPONSE TO MEDIA STATEMENTS ON A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AGAINST COMMISSIONER FORD

Frankie Dakin, Press Secretary for Mayor Lee Harris: “Mayor Harris has never had any conversations nor has he met with the special counsel hired to investigate an alleged quid pro quo against Commissioner Ford. Furthermore, Mayor Harris was not

MAYOR’S OFFICE RESPONSE TO MEDIA STATEMENTS ON A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AGAINST COMMISSIONER FORD

Frankie Dakin, Press Secretary for Mayor Lee Harris: “Mayor Harris has never had any conversations nor has he met with the special counsel hired to investigate an alleged quid pro quo against Commissioner Ford. Furthermore, Mayor Harris was not

Health Department Phase 2a2b Announcement

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Pursuant to discussions and approval by state officials, effective immediately, Shelby County can now begin vaccinating individuals in Phase 2a/2b as set forth in the State of Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccine Phases. For further

SHELBY COUNTY KIDS MASK UP!

The Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency along with CHEMOURS would like you to help us “MASK UP OUR KIDS”. Children are our most precious cargo. As our students begin returning to the classroom, we want to help by providing

Issuance of Health Directive No. 19 and Face Mask Directive No. 5

The Shelby County Health Department issues Health Directive No. 19 today to go into effect at midnight on March 20th. Health Directive No. 19 further lifts restrictions on businesses, particularly restaurants that serve the public. It is accompanied by

MAYOR LEE HARRIS INTRODUCES NEW SAFE LEAVE POLICY TO OFFER SICK LEAVE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will propose updates to the current sick leave policy to include “Safe Leave”. The “Safe Leave” policy will allow employees experiencing domestic violence to use sick leave to seek help. The “Safe Leave”

MAYOR LEE HARRIS INTRODUCES NEW SAFE LEAVE POLICY TO OFFER SICK LEAVE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will propose updates to the current sick leave policy to include “Safe Leave”. The “Safe Leave” policy will allow employees experiencing domestic violence to use sick leave to seek help. The “Safe Leave”

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Shelby County, Tennessee – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce the third annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience Program. The 2021 Mayor Lee Harris’ Summer Work Experience is an eight-week summer work experience for Shelby County youth

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Shelby County, Tennessee – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce the third annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience Program. The 2021 Mayor Lee Harris’ Summer Work Experience is an eight-week summer work experience for Shelby County youth

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that Dr. LaSonya Harris Hall has been appointed interim Director of the Shelby County Health Department. Dr. Hall currently serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Shelby

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that Dr. LaSonya Harris Hall has been appointed interim Director of the Shelby County Health Department. Dr. Hall currently serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Shelby

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON AT SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS

Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that the Shelby County Community Gardens program is now accepting applications for the 2021 gardening season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON AT SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS

Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris is pleased to announce that the Shelby County Community Gardens program is now accepting applications for the 2021 gardening season. The Shelby County Community Gardens are located at 6265 Gardener Road and are

SHELBY COUNTY TO MOVE TO PHASE 1C NEXT WEEK FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In alignment with the Tennessee Health Department, the Shelby County Health Department will move into Phase 1C of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on Monday, March 8, 2021. This phase includes residents who are 16 years old

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON CONSTRUCTION OF BYHALIA CONNECTION PIPELINE

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced today his opposition to the construction of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. The proposed crude oil pipeline by Valero Energy Corporation and Plains All American Pipeline would run through South

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON CONSTRUCTION OF BYHALIA CONNECTION PIPELINE

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced today his opposition to the construction of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. The proposed crude oil pipeline by Valero Energy Corporation and Plains All American Pipeline would run through South

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPENS SEARCH FOR NEW HEALTH DIRECTOR

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced that the search for a new Shelby County Health Director is now open. The mission of the Shelby County Health Department is to improve, promote, and protect the health and environment of

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPENS SEARCH FOR NEW HEALTH DIRECTOR

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced that the search for a new Shelby County Health Director is now open. The mission of the Shelby County Health Department is to improve, promote, and protect the health and environment of

SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHERS TRAIN ON MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CALLS

Shelby County, TN – Over the course of the past week, the Shelby County Fire Department Dispatch Office has received nationally recognized training to handle a wide variety of mental health, behavioral emergency, and suicide calls. As a result of the

SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHERS TRAIN ON MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CALLS

Shelby County, TN – Over the course of the past week, the Shelby County Fire Department Dispatch Office has received nationally recognized training to handle a wide variety of mental health, behavioral emergency, and suicide calls. As a result of the

SCG ADMINISTRATION AND DOWNTOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Administration building at 160 N. Main St. and the Health Department at 814 Jefferson Ave. will remain closed Wednesday, February 24th due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. All other downtown Shelby

SCG ADMINISTRATION AND DOWNTOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Administration building at 160 N. Main St. and the Health Department at 814 Jefferson Ave. will remain closed Wednesday, February 24th due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. All other downtown Shelby

ALL SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS CLOSED FEBRUARY 22, 2021

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – All Shelby County Health Department facilities will remain closed Monday, February 22, 2021, due to water pressure issues. Vaccination activities, including drive-thru appointments at the Appling Inspection Site at 2355 Appling

COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2021

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – During the week of February 22 – February 27, 2021, Shelby County Health Department and partnering agencies will offer make-up vaccinations for those whose appointments were cancelled due to inclement weather and some limited new

DOWNTOWN SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Shelby County, TN – Excluding the Shelby County Trustee’s Office at 157 Poplar Avenue, all Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will remain closed Tuesday, February 23rd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible,

DOWNTOWN SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Shelby County, TN – Excluding the Shelby County Trustee’s Office at 157 Poplar Avenue, all Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will remain closed Tuesday, February 23rd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible,

DOWNTOWN SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Shelby County, TN – All Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will be closed Monday, February 22nd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible, Shelby County employees will work from home in accordance with the

DOWNTOWN SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Shelby County, TN – All Shelby County Government buildings located downtown will be closed Monday, February 22nd due to limited plumbing from water pressure issues. When possible, Shelby County employees will work from home in accordance with the

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 SECOND DOSES

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department is offering new appointment availabilities for second doses of both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines this Monday, February 22, 2021 at Appling Inspection Site, 2355 Appling City Cove. These are for anyone

Limited Health Order Regarding MLGW Boil Water Advisory

On February 18, 2021, Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) issued a “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” (attached) asking all of its customers to boil water before using it for consumption. Specifically, all customers are advised to use boiled or bottled

Limited Health Order Regarding MLGW Boil Water Advisory

On February 18, 2021, Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) issued a “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” (attached) asking all of its customers to boil water before using it for consumption. Specifically, all customers are advised to use boiled or bottled

SHELBY COUNTY TO MOVE TO PHASE 1b NEXT WEEK FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In alignment with the State of TN, the Shelby County Health Department will move into Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. This phase includes residents who are 65 years and older, teachers

MLGW Issues Precautionary Boiled Water Advisory

(February 18, 2021) - Due to recent water main breaks and freezing temperatures that have caused low water pressure in MLGW's water system, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (PWS ID 0000450) has issued this advisory to notify water customers to boil their

FORMAL ISSUANCE OF HEALTH ORDER AND DIRECTIVE NO. 18

COVID-19 cases and deaths are continuing to rise in Shelby County and across the United States. On February 14, 2021, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, advised that despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19

FORMAL ISSUANCE OF HEALTH ORDER AND DIRECTIVE NO. 18

COVID-19 cases and deaths are continuing to rise in Shelby County and across the United States. On February 14, 2021, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, advised that despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19

HEALTH DIRECTIVE No. 18 LIFTS MORE RESTRICTIONS ON BUSINESSES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2021

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GREATER IMANI CHURCH WILL HOST COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Inclement Weather Vaccination Closures Through Saturday, February 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SCHD COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

ALL SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS CLOSED FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

ALL SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS CLOSED FEBRUARY 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA PERRY TO CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          &...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA PERRY TO CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            &am...

PERSONS AGE 70 AND OLDER NOW ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

WHITEHAVEN COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE REGISTRATION TO OFFER FIRST DOSES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

DIRECTOR ALISA HAUSHALTER NAMED 2020 COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR BY MEMPHIS CHAPTER OF PRSA

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Alisa Haushalter, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Director of the Shelby County Health Department, has been selected as the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

FORMAL ISSUANCE OF HEALTH ORDER AND DIRECTIVE NO. 17

COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in Shelby County and across the United States. Additionally, new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been identified in other countries, one or more of which are expected to reach Shelby County. Some of the new

FORMAL ISSUANCE OF HEALTH ORDER AND DIRECTIVE NO. 17

COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in Shelby County and across the United States. Additionally, new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been identified in other countries, one or more of which are expected to reach Shelby County. Some of the new

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding the Need for Local Restaurant Worker Relief

I think we all recognize that our local restaurant and hospitality industries have been hard hit during the course of this pandemic. That’s why, over the last several weeks, we have partnered with several members of the Shelby County Board of Co...

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO RESUME JANUARY 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: January 8, 2021

CONTACT:     Joan Carr Office: (901) 222-9010

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO RESUME JANUARY 12, 2021

Vaccinations to be offered to certain gro...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on $32 Million Investment in the Shelby County Fire Department

You may not have heard, but we recently brought Fire Engine 60 back into service. The return of Engine 60 is a long time coming for the communities of Brownsville Maher Woods and East of Old Brownsville, and this is just the start. We are committed to mak...

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER PRIORITY GROUPS

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SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES NEW “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES NEW “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 Medical community expresses support as hospitals face capaci...

“OUR FAITHFUL COMEBACK” HELPS OVER 200 SMALL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

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“OUR FAITHFUL COMEBACK” HELPS OVER 200 SMALL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

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Southland Mall Clinic closed December 7-15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010 

CELL: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020

SHELBY COU...

SCG PARTNERS WITH MLGW TO PROVIDE NEARLY 1,400 CUSTOMERS WITH UTILITY “HOLIDAY”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 24, 2020

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SCG PARTNERS WITH MLGW TO PROVIDE NEARLY 1,400 CUSTOMERS WITH UTILITY “HOLIDAY”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 24, 2020

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MAYOR LEE HARRIS’ OFFICE TO PRESENT SUSTAINABLE GREEN FLEET POLICY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 18, 2020

Candice Grose 

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MAYOR LEE HARRIS’ OFFICE TO PRESENT SUSTAINABLE GREEN FLEET POLICY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 18, 2020

Candice Grose 

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SEVERAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT FACILITIES CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND CITY OF MEMPHIS HOST CEREMONY TO HONOR VETERANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 11, 2020

Candice Grose 

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SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND CITY OF MEMPHIS HOST CEREMONY TO HONOR VETERANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 11, 2020

Candice Grose 

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Free Flu Vaccines and COVID-19 Testing Available During Statewide FightFluTN Drive-Through Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 2, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Free Flu Vaccines and Free COVID-19 Testing Available November 19, 2020 During Statewide FightFluTN 2020 Drive-Through Events

SHELBY COUNTY, TN &ndas...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of October 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

October 23, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell:             &nb...

SCG LAUNCHES OUR FAITHFUL COMEBACK TO SUPPORT SMALL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SET UP LIVE-STREAMING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 20, 2020

 Candice Grose 

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SCG LAUNCHES OUR FAITHFUL COMEBACK TO SUPPORT SMALL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SET UP LIVE-STREAMING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 20, 2020

 Candice Grose 

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It's Rodent Awareness Week! Don't Let Rodents Set Up Housekeeping at Your House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 19, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell:             &nbs...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on Police Reform

Right now, Shelby County Government is in the midst of considering law enforcement reform. In Shelby County, the discussion of law enforcement reform builds on the best practices and ideas that we have seen come out of our very own Sheriff’s Office. Even ...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of October 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            :

October 16, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell: &nbs...

Shelby County Health Department Guidance for Celebrating Halloween

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            :

October 13, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell: &nbs...

SCG ANNOUNCES NEW “901 STUDENT PASSPORT” TO PROVIDE FREE FAMILY FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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SCG ANNOUNCES NEW “901 STUDENT PASSPORT” TO PROVIDE FREE FAMILY FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE AT PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS OCTOBER 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date: October 2, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr 

Office: (901) 222-9010 

Cell: (901) 691-5704

FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE AT PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS OCTOBER 5, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On Monday, October 5, the Shelb...

SCG RECEIVES $4.1 MILLION IN FUNDING TO ADDRESS LEAD IN HOUSING UNITS & OTHER HOME HEALTH HAZARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 2, 2020

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SCG RECEIVES $4.1 MILLION IN FUNDING TO ADDRESS LEAD IN HOUSING UNITS & OTHER HOME HEALTH HAZARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 2, 2020

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Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding Historic Measures to Combat Climate Change

Recently, the County Commission approved the largest purchase of hybrid fleet vehicles in Shelby County Government’s history. In addition, the Division of Planning and Development has been awarded $500,000 in federal grant funding to implement a...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of October 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell:              ...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            :

September 25, 2020

CONTACT:     Joan Carr

Phone:             (901) 222-9010

Cell: &n...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Message on Virtual Learning Supports

As you know, Shelby County Schools recently began the school year. Unlike any year before, this school year’s start is virtual. That means that all of us should think deeply about what we can do to support the thousands of virtual learners in our communit...

SHELBY COUNTY KIDS MASK UP!

MEDIA ADVISORY

September 24, 2020

Contact: Brenda Jones

Director

901-222-6702

Brenda.Jones@shelbycountytn.gov 

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MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AND SENIOR STAFF CHANGES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Danielle Inez 

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MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AND SENIOR STAFF CHANGES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Danielle Inez 

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SCG LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 22, 2020

Candice Grose

Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19; $450,...

SCG LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 22, 2020

Candice Grose

Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “SHARE THE TAB” FUND TO AID LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19; $450,000 WILL BE SET ASID...

SCG DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING EQUIPMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Candice Grose 

Public Information Officer 

Office:  901.222.2037

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT 

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING ...

SCG DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING EQUIPMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Candice Grose 

Public Information Officer 

Office:  901.222.2037

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEDICATES $750,000 TO SUPPORT 

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING ...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on Our First Two Years in the Mayor's Office

Dear friend,

This month marks two years as Mayor of Shelby County, the largest in Tennessee and, in my opinion, the greatest county in America.

Together, we have accomplished a lot.

We have focused on supporting working families. As one of the largest and hi...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of September 21, 2020

Joan Carr

Public Information Officer

Shelby County Health Department

814 Jefferson Avenue, Rm 502D

Memphis , TN 38105

Office (901) 222-9010

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 21, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Healt...

SCHD EXPANDS OUTREACH IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY WITH COVID-19 TESTING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 16, 2020

CONTACT: Chip WashingtonOffice: (901) 222-0113Cell: (901) 422-4300 

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPANDS OUTREACH IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY WITH COVID-19 TESTING EVENTSSATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19^TH ...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding New Grant Program to Expand Virtual Communication for Seniors

This pandemic has impacted all of us, but none more so than our seniors and our residents of long-term care facilities. Seniors, in particular, are a priority risk group because of the high risk of complications with COVID-19. Because of this, nursing hom...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of September 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

September 10, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 14, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito ...

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Candice Grose

Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2037

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF FOR 6 SH...

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Candice Grose

Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2037

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND $3.4 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF FOR 6 SH...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

September 4, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of September 7, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department&...

DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS SET TO CELEBRATE “BACK TO SCHOOL” FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED CHILDREN

MEDIA ADVISORY

MEDIA ADVISORY

September 3, 2020

Jerry Scott

Deputy Director

Office: 901.222.8608

SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS SET TO CELEBRATE 

“BACK TO SCHOOL” FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED CHILDREN

Memphis, TN – On Thursda...

SENIOR TECH CONNECT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO EXPAND VIRTUAL VISITATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2020

Frankie Dakin

Special Assistant to the Mayor

Office: 901.222.2057

Mobile: 901.496.0131

COUNTY MAYOR HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCH “SENIOR TECH CONNECT” TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR ...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of August 31, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

August 28, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 31, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Contro...

Shelby County Health Department Service Changes for Friday, August 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

August 26, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Shelby County Health Department Service Changes for Friday, August 28, 2020

Food Service, Environmental Sanitation and Pollution Permits Impacted

SHELBY COUNTY,...

HEALTH DIRECTIVE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

AUGUST 25, 2020

Candice Grose

Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2037

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AMENDS HEALTH DIRECTIVE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK

Sh...

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BRINGS FIRE ENGINE 60 BACK INTO SERVICE

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BRINGS FIRE ENGINE 60 BACK INTO SERVICE

Memphis, TN – On Friday, August 21, 2020, the Shelby County Fire Department and Shelby County Government will celebrate the return of Fire Engine 60 at its Egypt Central location. A...

Shelby County Health Department Environmental Health Service Changes

Shelby County Health Department Environmental Health Service Changes

For the Week of Friday, August 21 – Monday, August 31, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – In order to better serve the public, the Health Department is relocating all of its envi...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 17, 2020

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 17, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Message on Celebrating Life in These Extraordinary Times

I may be biased but I believe Shelby County is one of the greatest places to live.

What makes our community great are the people.

This summer, I had the chance to celebrate several very special Shelby County residents on their birthdays. Although we should ...

FY20 Justice Assistance Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10, 2020                                       ...

MICROGRANTS TO SUPPORT SAFE PRACTICES AT CLOSE CONTACT/PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESSES

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 

MICROGRANTS TO SUPPORT SAFE PRACTICES AT CLOSE 

CONTACT/PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESSES

Memphis, TN – Shelby County Government has opened applications for stipends of up to $2,000 to su...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on Mask Use in our Community

We know that this community and our neighboring communities are working very hard to slow the spread of COVID-19. We all meet together regularly and safely. We are coordinating our response.

But, we cannot ignore the reality that our cases are likely to mo...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of August 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

July 31, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of August 3, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control P...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding the Commission’s FINAL VOTE to “Ban the Box” of Criminal Inquiry

Yesterday, the County Commission took the final vote on our Ban the Box ordinance, and approved the measure.

Ban the Box is an effort by our administration and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to create a new countywide policy that eliminates inqui...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on the Importance of Masking Up to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

We continue to adjust to life amid COVID-19, since the virus will likely be with us for the foreseeable future. We have all made important sacrifices. But we are at a pivotal point, and we must not let up. That’s why masks are now required in pu...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of July 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

July 24, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 27, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Pr...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding the Last Chance to Redeem “Ban the Box” Ordinance

As I have mentioned in past messages, the County Commission is currently considering our ordinance to Ban the Box. This new ordinance would remove the inquiry into criminal history from most Shelby County Government job applications. Ban the Box creates m...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 17, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 20, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps ...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on July 14 Southern Justice Summit

On Tuesday, July 14, Shelby County will partner with the Memphis Urban League on the first #SouthernJustice Summit. This all-virtual conference will bring together activists and thinkers around issues of arrest and detention, bail reform, alternatives to ...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 10, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 13, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Pro...

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020 

SHELBY COUNTY, TN –The Street Team for Overdos...

Mayor Harris’ Update on Effort to “Ban the Box” of Criminal Inquiry from Shelby County Applications

This Monday, the County Commission will consider the third and final reading of the “Ban the Box” ordinance. “Ban the Box” is an effort by our administration and Commissioner Sawyer, with support from several other ...

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 2, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of July 6, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Progr...

SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 1, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Shelby County Government

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST “SOUTHERN JUS...

SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 1, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Shelby County Government

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST “SOUTHERN JUSTICE SUMMI...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on Extensive List of Reforms to Protect Shelby County Inmates

Today, I signed an Executive Order to expand the protections for prisoners housed with the Shelby County Division of Corrections. This Order will build on our previous efforts to be extremely aggressive in working to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our pri...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS EXTENSIVE LIST OF REFORMS TO PROTECT SHELBY COUNTY INMATES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          &am...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS EXTENSIVE LIST OF REFORMS TO PROTECT SHELBY COUNTY INMATES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          &am...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of June 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

June 26, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 29, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Pr...

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO LOCAL NON PROFITS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 24, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL PAPER, AND MOMENTUM NONPROFIT PARTNERS JOIN TO PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPME...

COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN “FOREVER LEASE” BETWEEN ORANGE MOUND ARTS COUNCIL AND SHELBY COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

June 23, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Shelby County Government

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN “FOREVER LEASE” BETWEEN ORANGE MOUND ARTS COUN...

COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN “FOREVER LEASE” BETWEEN ORANGE MOUND ARTS COUNCIL AND SHELBY COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

June 23, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Shelby County Government

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN “FOREVER LEASE” BETWEEN ORANGE MOUND ARTS COUNCIL AND SHELBY COUNT...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on Implementation of County Government’s First Paid Parental Leave Policy

I am pleased to report that Shelby County Government has just put the finishing touches on the first paid parental leave policy for county employees. That means, starting next week on July 1, county employees will have access to six weeks of paid parental...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update Regarding the Need to Expand Medicaid in Tennessee in Light of COVID-19

Shelby County and the state of Tennessee were facing a public health emergency long before COVID-19 hit our communities. The Tennessee General Assembly has let seven years pass by without expanding Medicaid, and that single decision has left hundreds of t...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

June 19, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 22, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Pr...

SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH LAUNCHES REVAMPED SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE AMID COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 19, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH LAUNCHES REVAMPED SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-1920 young ...

Mayor Lee Harris’ Update on the Impact of Commission’s Proposed Budget Cuts

Over the last few weeks, we have received increasingly urgent reports from various County operations, worried about the Commission’s action on this year’s budget. They have been trying to make sense of the massive cuts the Commission h...

Mosquito Control Activities Week of June 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 12, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 15, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Pro...

Shelby County Health Department Provides Reopening Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 11, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Shelby County Health Department Provides Reopening Guidance 

Organizations and Businesses May Submit Reopening Plans for Review 

SHELBY COUNTY, T...

FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN AT SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 10, 2020

CONTACT: Joan CarrOffice: (901) 222-9010Cell: (901) 691-5704 

FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN AT SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS 

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Beginning tomorrow, ...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS URGES SHELBY COUNTY DELEGATION TO CHANGE STATE LAWS

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 9, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Informa...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS URGES SHELBY COUNTY DELEGATION TO CHANGE STATE LAWS

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 9, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Offic...

MEDIA ADVISORY: SHELBY COUNTY LEADERS WILL HOST A MEMORIAL CEREMONY IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYD

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 7, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Offi...

MEDIA ADVISORY: SHELBY COUNTY LEADERS WILL HOST A MEMORIAL CEREMONY IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYD

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 7, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: ...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

June 5, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 8, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Prog...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYDA memorial event will take place on J...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ORDERS COUNTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYDA memorial event will take place on J...

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN –The Street Team for Overd...

COALITION FORMS TO FIGHT EFFORT TO CUT PAID SICK AND PARENTAL LEAVE FOR SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Officer

Office: 901.222.2322

Mobile: 901.481.3422

COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS FORMS TO FIGHT EFFORT TO CUT PAID SICK AND PARENTAL LEAVE FOR SHELBY COUNTY EMPLOYEES; COALITION ...

COVID-19 TESTING AT SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

COVID-19 TESTING AT SHELBY COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS 

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) will t...

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

June 2, 2020

CONTACT: Joan Carr

Phone: (901) 222-9010

Cell: (901) 691-5704

Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled for Week of June 1, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Prog...

Shelby County Health Department Stops Mask Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

Shelby County Health Department Stops Distribution of Face Masks Provided by the State of Tennessee 

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby Cou...

Mayor Lee Harris' Statement on Protecting Inmates and Detainees Amid Public Health Emergency

The protection of prisoners and other vulnerable populations is one of our top priorities and we have to be aggressive. A verse from Matthew reads: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and...

Senior Citizen Outreach Program Kick-Off

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 29, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Offic...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' Statement on County Commission Vote to Cut Budget

COVID-19 has cut lives short and put livelihoods in jeopardy. To confront this public health emergency, we have expanded testing capacity, worked with the state to expand local hospital capacity, and expanded public health capacity. However, we have to al...

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES DRUG OVERDOSE SPIKE ALERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: May 26, 2020

CONTACT: Joan CarrOffice: (901) 222-9010Cell: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES DRUG OVERDOSE SPIKE ALERTThird alert since May 1^st notes the highest overdose levels yet recorded in Shelby...

Limited COVID-19 Testing Available on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

Limited COVID-19 Testing Available on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department reminds every...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' Statement on the Move into Phase 2 of Back-to-Business Framework

We have recently announced the move into Phase 2 of our Back-to-Business framework. This is a sign of solid progress. In fact, take a moment to think about just two of our indicators of progress in light of what’s happening right now.

First, reca...

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVE TRASH REMOVAL PROGRAM FOR NORTHAVEN

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

11^th Floor, 160 North Main, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 20, 2020

Courtney Tipper

Interim Public Information Offic...

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2020

CONTACT:Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

CELL: (901) 691-5704

SHELBY COUNTY STREET TEAM FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION (STOP) EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020

SHELBY COUNTY, TN –The Street Team for Overdose Prev...

SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DRUG OVERDOSE SPIKE

5-Day Event to Provide Overdose Reversal Kits, Needle Exchange and Treatment Resources

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Opioid Task Force, the Shelby County Health Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Shelby County...

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES APPLICATION PORTAL FOR 141 POSITIONS

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES APPLICATION PORTAL FOR 141 POSITIONS AS PART OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S COVID-19 EXPANSION 

Memphis, TN – On Monday, May 18, 2020, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Statement on Proposal for Massive Expansion of Health Department

Right now, we are positioned to make a significant investment in protecting our public health. Today we will be asking the Shelby County Commission to approve 141 new positions in the Shelby County Health Department, new positions that will be singularly ...

SHELBY COUNTY MAYORS IN ACCORDANCE ABOUT MOVE TO PHASE II

Phase II of COVID-19 Back-to-Business Plan begins today

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter were pleased to announce today that Shelby County is ready to begin Phase II of the Back-to...