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Memphis (Shelby County)

Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by Gabriel Tovar on Unsplash.

The second largest city in Tennessee, with the largest African American population in the state, Memphis is known as the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

 

The Shelby County Health Department strives to create the healthiest and safest community in the country, working to improve, promote, and protect the health and environment of all its residents and visitors.

Snapshot

  • Population

    621,056

  • square miles

    324

  • Transit Score

    22

  • per capita household income

    $31,060

Michelle Taylor headshot

Michelle Taylor, MD, DrPH, MPA

Director

Read Bio Shelby County Health Department

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