HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus in Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus in Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

OFFICE OF RE-ENTRY HOSTS VOTER RIGHTS RESTORATION EVENT FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS

Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry and #UPTHEVOTE901 will host a clinic to help justice-involved individuals restore their right to vote. Several local organizations will be on-hand to guide residents

REVISED HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2023

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program has issued a revised spray schedule for the week of August 28, 2023. This revised schedule focuses efforts in zip codes associated with human cases of West Nile virus.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 21, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 7, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 31, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

SPECIAL DEBRIS PICKUP FOR RESIDENTS IN UNINCORPORATED SHELBY COUNTY

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Roads, Bridges, and Engineering Department will begin preparations to collect yard debris from residential properties in unincorporated areas of Shelby County by collecting location information from citizens for

SCG TARGETS “SECONDARY” CHALLENGES TO RE-ENTRY WITH “EARN WHILE YOU LEARN” TRAINING PROGRAM

(Shelby County, TN) Beginning this week, Shelby County Government’s Office of Re-entry is accepting up to 20 ex-offenders for its six-week FOCUSED training program. Formerly incarcerated individuals who are looking to jumpstart their careers will have an

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 17, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 10, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 24, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS OPEN SATURDAY, JULY 8 AND 22, 2023

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department will be open for limited hours on Saturday, July 8, and Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to provide vaccinations, vaccination records, and birth certificates only. These fast

Water Distribution in Shelby County!

The Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency, in
conjunction with the City of Millington and the City of Bartlett, will be hosting a water distribution at the following locations today, June 28, 2023, and tomorrow June 29, 2023. The

EFFORT TO EXPAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON GUN SAFETY’S FREE GUN LOCK BY MAIL PROGRAM STATEWIDE

Shelby County, TN – On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Shelby County Commissioners, and Tennessee State Representatives will recognize members of the Shelby County Government Council on Gun Safety for their work to increase

State of Emergency Declared for Shelby County!

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has declared a local state of emergency for Shelby County after severe thunderstorms moved across the region with wind gusts reaching estimated speeds of 80-90 miles per hour. The extreme weather conditions caused extensive

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF MAYOR LEE HARRIS’ SENIOR PROM

Shelby County, TN – Registration is now open for Mayor Lee Harris’ Senior Prom, which takes place on June 22, 2023, at The Kent (61 Keel Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105). The annual event, which was forced to pause because of COVID-19, will return as a part of

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

COMMUNITY LEADERS VOTE FOR MASSIVE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee, along with education advocates, students, and community advocates from Orange Mound and Frayser, will meet to talk about major investments in education and communities proposed in Shelby County

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JUNE 05, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

$500,000 GRANT TO MEMPHIS SHELBY PAL FOR FIELD RENOVATIONS AT MEMPHIS CHARLES GREENHILL STADIUM

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Sheriff's & Police Activities League of Memphis and Shelby County (Memphis Shelby PAL) has been granted $250,000 by the Tennessee Titans through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant was matched

SCG TO AWARD MORE THAN $130,000 TO LOCAL YOUTH CAMP PROGRAMS AHEAD OF THE START OF SUMMER BREAK

Shelby County, TN – Today, May 26, 2023, the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services will celebrate the investment in 11 local summer camp programs for the Shelby County Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. This is the second year for the

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF INNOVATION PRODUCES COUNTY’S FIRST DIGITAL VIDEO SERIES

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Government released its pilot episode of ONE TV, a 20-minute digital video series to educate residents about important Shelby County Government services and to highlight policy decisions that could impact local

THE 901 STUDENT PASSPORT KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

Shelby County, TN – Beginning this week, local students will go home with a new 901 Student Passport, a pocket-sized card that “unlocks” free experiences around the community for youth and their parents. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris started the 901

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF MAY 22, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

SCG TO ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OF REFUGEES AMID INSTABILITY ABROAD AND MIGRATION WAVE

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Commissioner Henri Brooks will announce a new partnership and grant to the Refugee Empowerment Program (REP) to provide after-school programming, tutoring, and necessary transportation for over 120

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF MAY 15, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF MAY 29, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF MAY 08, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

SECOND CHANCE INITIATIVE WITH A JOBS WEBSITE FOR EX-OFFENDERS AND JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, May 5, 2023, Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County ReEntry and Human Resources offices will celebrate the official launch of Shelby County Government’s latest second chance initiative, the Work to Break the Cycle

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PARTNERS FOR THE 2023 YOUTH SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services announced it has selected 11 partner organizations for the 2023 Shelby County Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The local summer camp programs

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF MAY 01, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2023

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

901 Student Passport will Return this Summer with Partnership from YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South

Shelby County, TN – Today, the Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Innovation announces a partnership with YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South for the expansion of the 901 Student Passport program. The program, which was piloted during the COVID-19 pandemic and

FUNDING PARTNERSHIP FOR ANOTHER NEW SHELBY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Mayor Lee Harris and MSCS Superintendent Toni Williams will announce funding for yet another new high school in our community. This announcement by Shelby County Government and Superintendent Williams shows

MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES AN INVESTMENT IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR TRANSGENDER RESIDENTS

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, April 14, 2023, members of the Shelby County Government, staff at My Sistah’s House, and members of the TLGBQ community will gather to celebrate the investment in critical transitional housing for some of Shelby County’s

VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE HONORS VIETNAM WAR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN SOLDIERS

Shelby County, TN – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., the Shelby County Veterans Services Office will recognize Vietnam War veterans and family members during the Rededication of the Shelby County Vietnam War Memorial. The rededication

Shelby County FY2024 Community Budget Meeting

(SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE) – March 23, 2023- The Shelby County Board of Commissioners and County Administration will host a Community Budget Meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Shelby Farms FedEx Event Center located at 415 Great View Drive E,

THE SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PASSES GREEN FLEET ORDINANCE

Shelby County, TN– On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 11-0 to pass the Green Fleet Ordinance on its third and final reading. The Green Fleet Ordinance received bipartisan support and achieved the nine votes needed to

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO FORM THE NEW HIVE (HIV EQUITY) COALITION

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

MEDIA ADVISORY            ...

VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE ASKS RESIDENTS TO HELP FIND LOCAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

NEWS from the Shelby County Mayor’s Office  of Innovation & Performance Analysis

Lee Harris, Mayor

Vasco A. Smith, Jr., Administration Building

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS...

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND DPD TO HOST HISTORIC RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW SOLAR PROJECT

MEDIA ADVISORY

MARCH 13, 2023

Kelly Roberts 

Communications Specialist 

Office: 901.222.2014 

Cell: 901.378.1224

Email: Kelly.Roberts@shelbycountytn.gov 

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND MEMPHIS AND SHELB...

CRIME VICTIMS & RAPE CRISIS CENTER DOUBLES ITS CAPACITY TO SERVE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1 p.m., the Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center (CVRCC) will mark the start of expanded services for victims of sexual violence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility.

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING YOUTH ACTIVITIES THROUGH A SECOND YEAR OF SUMMER CAMP GRANTS

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Kelly Roberts ...

VETERANS NEEDED AS MENTORS

The Shelby County Veterans Treatment Court is currently seeking veterans to serve as mentors to fellow veterans that have violated the community trust by committing a felony or misdemeanor offense. The mission of the Mentoring Program is to support the

2-Week Schedule Modification to Motor Vehicle Registration Services (Downtown)

In an effort to stay ahead of February's anticipated rush, the Shelby County Clerk's office is closing the MVR and Title department to the public at the Downtown location only during the weeks of January 24th - 27th and January 30th - February 3rd so our

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANNUAL MAYOR’S SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services is now accepting applications for the fifth annual Mayor’s Summer Work Experience. Those interested can apply now at www.shelbycountytn.gov/mswe. Participants will work across

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO HOST TWO WATER GIVEAWAYS TODAY

Shelby County, TN – Today, December 29, 2022, the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, in partnership with Kroger Delta Division, will distribute bottles of water to Shelby County residents who have been impacted by the

Non-Potable Water Distribution at Hickory Hill Community Center

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Today and tomorrow, City of Memphis, with the support of Shelby County Health Department and donations from Home Depot, will provide 5-gallon containers of non-potable water to be used to flush toilets in homes with little or no water

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 38,000 BOTTLES OF WATER TO SHELBY COUNTY RESIDENTS

Shelby County, TN – Today, December 28, 2022, the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, in partnership with Kroger Delta Division and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), will distribute over 38,000 bottles of water to Shelby County residents

Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson Headquarters Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 27

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department’s headquarters building at 814 Jefferson is closed on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, and Wednesday, December 28, 2022, due to flooding caused by broken water lines.

Shelby County Health Department Temporary Facilities Closures

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department’s Cawthon Public Health Clinic at 1000 Haynes Street as well its headquarters building at 814 Jefferson are closed today, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 and will remain closed Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES COUNTY-WIDE ALERT SYSTEM TO NOTIFY RESIDENTS OF MAJOR EMERGENCIES

Shelby County, TN – On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will announce a county-wide alert system for Shelby County residents. The agency is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

MAYOR LEE HARRIS, THE NEVER FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION, AND WALMART TO HOST HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY

Shelby County, TN – On Sunday, December 18, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join father-son philanthropists Steve and Scott Bryson with the Never Forgotten Foundation, at the Whitehaven Walmart to kick off a Christmas toy shopping spree for 330

OFFICE OF RE-ENTRY AND THE INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY TO HOST HAIR BRAIDING CLASS

Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, December 17, 2022, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry and the Institute of Beauty will host a hair braiding class for the children of the Inspiring New Koncepts (INK) program participants. The class will take place at

PRESENTATION OF THE “OUR NEXT ERA” PLANNING COMMITTEE’S FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and senior members of his cabinet will receive final recommendations from the “Our Next Era” Planning Committee. The program will feature the publication of the planning committee’s final report

PORTRAIT UNVEILING CEREMONY FOR LONGTIME COMMISSIONER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ICON WALTER L. BAILEY, JR.

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mickell M. Lowery will host a portrait unveiling ceremony for longtime Shelby County Commissioner Walter L. Bailey, Jr. The ceremony will take

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 TO APPROVE “3G” SCHOOLS CONSENSUS AGREEMENT

Shelby County Government recently announced a consensus agreement between Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the City of Germantown, and Germantown Municipal School District. As a part of the agreement, Shelby County Government will invest $72.5 million in

SCG, MSCS, CITY OF GERMANTOWN, AND GERMANTOWN MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REACH CONSENSUS AGREEMENT

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Government announces an agreement to invest over $72 million in building a new Cordova-area high school. The agreement will be presented during an executive session with the Shelby County Board of Commissioners

Shelby County Health Department Plans World AIDS Day Observance December 1, 2022

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – December 1, 2022, marks the 34th annual World AIDS Day, and the Shelby County Health Department’s Ryan White Program is hosting its annual World AIDS Day program to focus attention on the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on

THE 6TH ANNUAL SOULSVILLE USA HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WITH SOUTH MEMPHIS COMMUNITY

Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Chairman Mickell M. Lowery, South Memphis Alliance Founder Reginald Milton, and community members to host the sixth annual Soulsville USA Holiday Tree Lighting.

THE 6TH ANNUAL SOULSVILLE USA HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WITH SOUTH MEMPHIS COMMUNITY

Shelby County, TN – On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will join Chairman Mickell M. Lowery, South Memphis Alliance Founder Reginald Milton, and community members to host the sixth annual Soulsville USA Holiday Tree Lighting.

TWO SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT DIVISIONS EARN NATIONAL “TRENDSETTER” AWARD

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development (DPD) have received the national “Trendsetter” award for “Ultimate Citizen Experience” from Accela, Inc., an

COMMISSIONER REGINALD MILTON TO LEAD THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH SERVICES

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Reginald Milton to lead the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services. Milton will serve under Director Dorcas Young Griffin at the Division of Community Services. The Department

COMMISSIONER REGINALD MILTON TO LEAD THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH SERVICES

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Reginald Milton to lead the Shelby County Office of Education and Youth Services. Milton will serve under Director Dorcas Young Griffin at the Division of Community Services. The Department

HISTORICAL BLACK CHURCH TO RECEIVE $150,000 IN SUPPORT

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, October 28, 2022, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, along with Shelby County elected officials, community faith leaders, and those involved in the Beale Street Baptist Church restoration, will celebrate securing $150,000 for

MAYOR LEE HARRIS URGES STATE OF TENNESSEE TO IMPLEMENT MINIMUM WAGE OF AT LEAST $15 PER HOUR

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released his administration’s recommendations for the upcoming session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Mayor Harris’ priorities center around legislative actions that support youth and families,

MAYOR LEE HARRIS URGES STATE OF TENNESSEE TO IMPLEMENT MINIMUM WAGE OF AT LEAST $15 PER HOUR

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released his administration’s recommendations for the upcoming session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Mayor Harris’ priorities center around legislative actions that support youth and families,

Health Department Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled Week of October 17, 2022

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

SCG AWARDS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MEMPHIS $977,000 FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOME REPAIRS

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government recently awarded Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis a $977,000 grant for its Aging In Place program. The funds will help Memphis Habitat provide critical home repairs for older homeowners who have applied

Shelby County Health Department Reports Fourth Human West Nile Virus Case

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), along with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), this week confirmed a fourth human case of West Nile virus in Shelby County. All four human West Nile virus cases reported to date in the

MAYOR'S NONPROFIT COMMITTEE EXPANDS ACCESS TO VITAL SERVICES FOR THOSE FACING LANGUAGE BARRIERS

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ Nonprofit Committee has announced a new pilot program, called Language Connection, to break down language barriers between Shelby County residents and nonprofit service providers across our

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS NOW OFFERING FLU VACCINE

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On Monday, October 3, 2022, Shelby County Health Department will begin offering influenza vaccine at our two Immunization Clinics at 814 Jefferson and Collierville and at our five public health clinics located around Shelby County.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2022

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County

Shelby County Health Department and Partnering Agencies Host Pet Health and Vaccination Fair

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) and All 4s Rescue League will host a drive-thru pet health fair for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 8, 2022, for residents of Shelby County. Other partners assisting with the the event

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS FOR MONKEYPOX VACCINATION

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) continues to provide monkeypox vaccination to individuals identified as at-risk by the Tennessee Department of Health. As of Friday, September 23, 2022, there were 73 presumptive monkeypox cases

HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS TWO HUMAN WEST NILE VIRUS CASES

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), along with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), this week confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus in Shelby County detected so far in 2022 in Shelby County and the state of

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS BIVALENT COVID-19 BOOSTER DOSES

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Shelby County Health Department is providing the recently-approved COVID-19 booster vaccines to those who qualify for a booster dose.
The vaccinations are available at no cost at the following locations on a walk-in basis

MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.

MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 05, 2022

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) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus through Shelby County.