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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

    296.98

  • Transit Score

    22

  • Average per capita household income

    $28,258

Michelle Taylor, MD, DrPH, MPA

Read Bio Shelby County Health Department

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