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

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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

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

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

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MARCH 13, 2023

Kelly Roberts 

Communications Specialist 

Office: 901.222.2014 

Cell: 901.378.1224

Email: Kelly.Roberts@shelbycountytn.gov 

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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.

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

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,

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

HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES “OUR NEXT ERA” PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Shelby County, TN – On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., the new “Our Next Era” planning committee will meet for the first time at the prominent Burch, Porter & Johnson law firm in Downtown Memphis. Modeled after Harris’ 2018 Transition Team, over

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

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES COUNTY’S FIRST ARTS AND CULTURE LIAISON

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces that Nykesha Cole, an experienced non-profit agency leader, has been named the first-ever arts and culture liaison for Shelby County Government. In this role, Cole will be responsible for

SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF RE-ENTRY TO HOST COMMUNITY PRAYER EVENT WITH COUNTY LEADERS

Shelby County, TN – Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14, at 12:30 p.m., the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, and the recently incarcerated Shelby County residents they serve, will host a day of prayer. The event is open to the public and will include

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.

MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 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.

MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO SIGN GREEN FLEET EXECUTIVE ORDER TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Shelby County, TN – Mayor Lee Harris will sign at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, an executive order to replace Shelby County Government vehicles that rely on fossil fuels with hybrid and zero-emission electric vehicles. The Executive Order builds on

MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES OUR NEXT ERA TRANSITION TEAM CO-CHAIRS, OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY

Shelby County, TN – Today, newly re-elected Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces the formation of the Our Next Era Transition Team. Modeled after his 2018 Transition Team, two dozen community volunteers will dedicate ten weeks to researching and

MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 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 AUGUST 8, 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 AUGUST 1, 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.

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND OFFICE OF RE-ENTRY TO HOST COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING ON TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, July 28th, at 5:30 p.m., Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and DeAndre Brown, director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, will host a town hall meeting to discuss plans for a transitional home for re-entry clients.

MAYOR LEE HARRIS ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE SHELBY COUNTY COUNCIL ON GUN SAFETY

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announces members of the Shelby County Council on Gun Safety. The council will bring together community members in a collective effort to reduce gun deaths and act on gun safety. Council members

“901 Student Passport” Kick-Off Celebration

Shelby County, TN – The “901 Student Passport” program kicks off this month, complete with nine historic sites and cultural institutions ready to provide free admission to Shelby County’s school-aged children and their families. YMCA of Memphis and the

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 25, 2022

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

Pleasant Ridge Road Closure Notice

Pleasant Ridge Road just west of Singleton Parkway will be closed to through traffic for drainage pipe repairs. Singleton Parkway to Paul Barret Parkway or Raleigh Millington to Paul Barret Parkway may be used as alternate routes. Please plan accordingly.

SCHD PARTNER WITH MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND OTHER AGENCIES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department along with Mayor Lee Harris, the Academy for Youth Empowerment and Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church will host a free Back to School event on Saturday, July 30th 10am to 2pm at 70 N. Bellevue

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 18, 2022

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

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 11, 2022

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

SCG EARNS LOCAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR A NEW CHILDCARE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES

Shelby County, TN – Beginning during this year’s open enrollment process, 100 Shelby County Government employees with small children will be able to enroll in a new Childcare Benefit for Working Families. The limited 6-month pilot program will be used to

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JULY 4, 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 GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES GUN SAFETY COUNCIL

Shelby County, TN – Today, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a new effort to reduce gun deaths in Shelby County. The Shelby County Council on Gun Safety will be comprised of both adult and youth representatives from the community at

MAYOR LEE HARRIS AND THE OFFICE OF RE-ENTRY TO HOST TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COMMUNITY KICK-OFF

Shelby County, TN – On Monday, June 27, the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry will kick off the first in a series of community events to share plans for new transitional housing in South Memphis. The Office of Re-Entry connects ex-offenders to programs,

FREE SEXUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS ON NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – On Monday, June 27, 2022, in observance of the National HIV Testing Day, Shelby County Health Department will offer free HIV screenings and free screenings for sexually transmitted infections from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2022

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

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINES FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – Beginning Friday, June 24, 2022, the Shelby County Health Department will begin providing the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccines to children six months old up to age five at two locations Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and

MAYOR LEE HARRIS INVITES LEADERS FROM AGENCIES THAT SERVE RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Shelby County, TN – On Thursday, June 23, Mayor Lee Harris will host, in partnership with The Memphis Center for Independent Living, a forum to discuss measures that can help empower and enhance the lives of Shelby County residents with disabilities.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF JUNE 20, 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.

RETIREMENT BOARD VOTES TO INCREASE PENSION ASSETS INVESTED IN LOCAL MINORITY OWNED FIRM

Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Government has made it a priority to significantly increase investments managed by local investment firms and minority-owned investment firms that are able to generate superior returns. Recently, the Retirement Board,

SHELBY COUNTY YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HOSTS RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

The Shelby County Youth & Family Resource Center provides resources, mental health supports, and other programming to prevent at-risk and justice-involved youth ages 13-17 from becoming further involved in the justice system.

MAYOR LEE HARRIS’ BIPARTISAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, “FAIR CHANCE TO SERVE,” PASSED BY COMMISSION

The Fair Chance to Serve ordinance, sponsored by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner, Jr., makes it easier for individuals with a criminal history to serve on volunteer boards and commissions.