Facilities · Jail

Shelby County Jail

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Also reported as Shelby County Main Jail; Shelby County jail (201 Poplar).

13 deaths are recorded here, from 1892 to 2026; 11 by name.

lynching 5
undetermined 4
neglect 2
other person 1
staff force 1

The people

Erick Jones October 6, 2026
Antonio First November 1, 2025
Dalton Goddard October 29, 2025
Daniel Neal May 26, 2025
Courtney Berry March 30, 2025
Ramon McGhee January 12, 2024
Gershun Freeman October 5, 2022
Richard Willingham July 14, 2020
Calvin McDowell March 9, 1892
Will Stuart March 9, 1892
Tom Moss March 9, 1892
Name not reported March 9, 1892
Name not reported March 9, 1892

History and conditions

Research on this facility’s history, oversight and conditions is coming.