Shelby County Government

06/01/2026

Registration for Mayor Lee Harris’ 5th Annual Senior Prom will open tomorrow, June 2nd at 12 PM. Residents 65 and up can register at bit.ly/seniorprom26. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, June 16th from 4 to 7 PM at The Kent.

05/28/2026

Here are the latest numbers on Shelby County bookings and bail settings for the month of May 2026. Events remain high relative to 2024 and 2025. The overflow of detainees from 201 Poplar being housed at the Division of Corrections also remains higher than this time last year.

05/28/2026

Learn more about Shelby County at the upcoming Community Connect event! More details are on the flyer below.

Are you part of a homeowner association, neighborhood association, or simply a resident who cares about your community in unincorporated Shelby County? Join us for Community Connect !

Meet directly with the Mayor’s Action Center and Shelby County departments to ask questions, learn about county services, and have meaningful conversations about concerns in your area.

05/27/2026

Join us today at healthyShelby: A Mental Health Town Hall, as we work to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and connect individuals and families to services that support overall wellbeing.

The Resource Fair will open to the public at 1:00 p.m., and the official program will begin promptly at 1:45 p.m.

Click the link to learn more: https://healthyshelby.shelbycountytn.gov/

05/26/2026

On May 27, join us for healthyShelby: A Mental Health Town Hall, focused on meaningful conversations and deeper understanding around mental health. We’re honored to welcome Dr. Lucas Trautman as our keynote speaker as we bring the community together to learn, connect, and raise awareness. More info: https://tinyurl.com/4w256t64

05/26/2026

Registration for Mayor Lee Harris’ 5th Annual Senior Prom will open on Tuesday, June 2 at 12 PM. A link to register will be posted at that time. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 4 to 7 PM at The Kent.

05/22/2026

Today, Friday, May 22 is the last day to submit your nominations for the 2026 Mayor Lee Harris Rising Stars Awards!

Know a young leader age 7–24 making a difference in Shelby County? Celebrate them by submitting a nomination here: https://risingstarsnomination.shelbycountytn.gov/

05/22/2026

Gentlemen, if you’re 60 plus, you’re invited to join us at the 5th annual Senior Prom on Tuesday, June 16. Don’t forget your dancing shoes because we’ll crown a prom queen and king. Let’s see you show up and find your queen. Registration details coming May 26.

05/21/2026

Just 1 day left to nominate for the 2026 Mayor Lee Harris Rising Stars Awards! Know a young leader age 7–24 making a difference in Shelby County? Celebrate them by submitting a nomination here: https://risingstarsnomination.shelbycountytn.gov/
Special thanks to for helping us spread the word here: https://bit.ly/4fzks8i Nominations close tomorrow, May 22 at 11:59 PM CST.

05/20/2026

Dr. Lucas Trautman’s message this Mental Health Awareness Month: you are worthy. Thank you for your work as a psychiatrist and advocate for mental wellness. Join Dr. Trautman at the Shelby County Government Mental Health Town Hall on May 27. Learn more: https://healthyshelby.shelbycountytn.gov/