Situated in the southwest part of Tennessee on a bluff above the Mississippi River, Memphis is the county seat of Shelby. The city was founded in 1819 by three men, including Andrew Jackson, who named it after the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis, which was located on the Nile River. Memphis was the site of the 19608 sanitation workers' strike which drew Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the city, where he was assassinated on his motel balcony.
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Makes available information about City Council, the Mayor, and Boards and Commissions. Also contains general information for residents, visitors, and businesses.
http://www.cityofmemphis.org/
The Memphis, Tennessee JL is a charitable, non-profit organization of women, involved in providing trained volunteers to the community, contributing financial support, volunteer leadership, guidance and time to a variety of community projects, which are outlined here, along with membership information.
http://www.jlmemphis.org/
Coverage of the latest news around Memphis, Tennessee. Includes national and world breaking news and headlines, sports coverage, business reports, entertainment highlights, lifestyle articles, opinion columns, videos and classified posts.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/
Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau site offers information about meeting planners, convention facilities, music, nightlife, hotels, dining, attractions, and Memphis sports. Also contains a section of free things to do in Memphis.
http://www.memphistravel.com/
The MPD is a municipal police department serving the City of Memphis, Tennessee. Its site includes an overview and history of the department, its programs and operations, as well as police hiring announcements, minimum requirements, and contact data.
http://www.memphispolice.org/
Information about Chamber membership, calendar of events, news, and businesses. Also includes resources about living in, working in, and visiting the Memphis area.
http://www.memphischamber.com/
Shangri-La buys and sells new and used CDs, vinyl, music, instruments, and gear. Its purchase policies are discussed, and its inventory is presented on its site, including an online shopping area. Other information includes its projects, a guide to Memphis, bands and DJs for hire, and PS system rentals.
http://www.shangri.com/
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Shelby is a family owned and operated fabrication and repair service company that provides the railroad industry with materials and construction services. A company overview, featured job sites, and client list is provided.
http://www.shelbyrailroad.com/
