Shelby County Map, Tennessee
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Shelby County, Tennessee
Memphis. That’s what Shelby County is all about. It’s in the southwest corner of Tennessee, right on the Mississippi River. This place is steeped in history and culture.
Beale Street is the heart of the blues scene. You can’t talk about Shelby without mentioning Elvis. Graceland draws visitors from all over the world. But there’s more to the county than just Memphis.
Shelby has some nice suburbs like Germantown and Collierville. The food here is legendary. We’re talking world-class barbecue and soul food. Shelby’s also an economic powerhouse. It’s home to FedEx and other big companies. The people here are diverse and friendly.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Shelby County |
| County Seat | Memphis |
| Population | Approximately 930,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Millington, Arlington |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, Interstate 55, Interstate 240, U.S. Highway 51 |
| FIPS Code | 47-157 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 785 square miles (763 sq mi land, 22 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Tipton County (North), Fayette County (East), Marshall County, Mississippi (Southeast), DeSoto County, Mississippi (South), Crittenden County, Arkansas (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°12’N, 89°53’W |
| Etymology | Named after Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky |
| Major Landmarks | Graceland, Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum, Shelby Farms Park |
| Website | Shelby County Website |
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