Shelby County, county in Tennessee, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 936,017 inhabitants. The county was created 205 years ago in 1819. Its county seat is Memphis.
There are 8 city/town in Shelby County, TN. The largest city of Shelby County is Memphis with a population of 649,705. Other cities include, New South Memphis population 641,608, Bartlett population 59,327, Collierville population 51,441, Germantown population 39,240
Memphis, The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
New South Memphis, A neighborhood located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Shelby County sits in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, anchored by the major city of Memphis. As the most populous county in the state, Shelby County contains a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities tied together by their connection to Memphis.
Memphis is the economic and cultural hub of the county, known for blues music, barbecue cuisine, and being the home of Elvis Presley's Graceland. Other incorporated cities within Shelby County include Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, and Millington.
Bartlett and Collierville are affluent suburbs that offer residents a small-town feel near the amenities of Memphis. Germantown and Lakeland boast excellent school districts, parks, and shopping areas. Millington's naval base and proximity to Memphis make it popular with military families.
Outside these cities, unincorporated areas of Shelby County provide a quieter lifestyle. Rural communities like Arlington, Eads, and Cordova have deep agricultural roots but are rapidly growing bedroom communities. The scenic bluffs along the Mississippi River in the county's western edge create a dramatic landscape.
With its mix of urban industry and rural charm, plus cultural attractions, strong business climate and diversity of neighborhoods, Shelby County offers Tennesseans a range of lifestyles connected by Memphis and its musical heritage.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Arlington | Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America | 11,625 |
Bartlett | The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee. | 59,327 |
Collierville | Town in Tennessee | 51,441 |
Germantown | City in Shelby County, Tennessee | 39,240 |
Lakeland | City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States | 12,657 |
Memphis | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. | 649,705 |
Millington | City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America | 10,635 |
New South Memphis | A neighborhood located in Memphis, Tennessee. | 641,608 |