C h a n g e  o f  A d d r e s s USPS Online Address Change     C o u n t y Shelby     A r e a   C o d e 901 G e o g r a p h y Memphis, located in the extreme southwestern corner of Tennessee, sits on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The city's location at the junction of three states, Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, make Memphis a hub of the dynamic Mid-South. Surrounding terrain of the Memphis region varies from the high bluffs of Memphis to the slightly hilly countryside of western Tennessee and northern Mississippi to the low flatlands of eastern Arkansas. Average elevation is 264 feet above sea level. Major topographical features include the Wolf River, flowing through the northern section of the city; Lake McKellar and other lakes; Nonconnah Creek; and three islands: Treasure, City and Presidents. In addition to Memphis, there are six incorporated communities in Shelby County. Arlington - 1,541, Bartlett - 26,989, Collierville - 14,427, Germantown - 32,893, Lakeland - 1,204, and Millington - 17,866   C l i m a t e Mild. Average temperatures range from 20°F to 100°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 49 inches of rainfall and six inches of snowfall. Average relative humidity is 70%.   P o p u l a t i o n City: 610,337 County: 826,330   G o v e r n m e n t City - Mayor/Council County - Mayor/Board of Commissioners County Seat - Memphis Information about city and county government policies and procedures can be obtained from: Memphis City Hall - 125 North Main Street, Memphis 38103, 576-6500 Shelby County Administration Building - 160 North Main Street, Memphis 38103, 576-5000, Voter Registration 545-4342   T a x e s Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information contact the County Assessor's Office, 387-5800. L i c e n s e s Drivers Licenses - State Highway Patrol Examining Stations 6340 Summer Avenue, Memphis 38134, 543-7920 5019 West Union Road, Millington 38053, 872-0800 3200 East Shelby Drive, Memphis 38118, 543-7920 3516 Park Avenue, Memphis 38111, 543-7920 Auto Registration - License plates may be obtained from the County Clerk's Office; phone 545-4244 for information. All vehicles are required to be inspected; contact the City Auto Inspection Bureau for information, 528-2904. The Memphis area has three inspection stations. E c o n o m y   &   E m p l o y m e n t The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, construction, finance, insurance, real estate, government, educational and medical employment, transportation and distribution, and the wholesale, retail and service industries. Memphis is known as "America's distribution center." For current information about employment opportunities in the area, contact: Tennessee Department of Employment Security - Job Service Division Offices 2850 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis 38128, 543-7842 2745 Mendenhall Road, South, Memphis 38115, 543- 7831 1295 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38104, 543-7535 1221 Southbrook Mall, Memphis 38116, 543-7590 942 West Poplar Avenue, Collierville 38017, 853-4752   H o u s i n g Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments change constantly, it is advisable to check the classified columns of the local newspapers, particularly the Sunday editions, for current information. Or contact the following for assistance and/or names of realtors: Memphis Area Association of Realtors - 6393 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38119, 685-2100 Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce - 22 North Front Street - #200, P.O. Box 224, Memphis 38101-0024, 543-3500 U t i l i t i e s Water, Gas & Electric - Memphis Light, Gas and Water, 245 Main Street South, Memphis 38103, 544-6549 Refuse - City of Memphis, 576-6730 Phone BellSouth - 557-6500 - Services Memphis and all other areas in Shelby County except those listed below Millington Telephone Company - 4880 Navy Road, Millington 38053, 872-3311. Services Atoka, Bolton, Drummonds, Mason, Millington, Munford, Rosemark, Shelby Forest & Stanton Cable - Time Warner Communications, 259-CABLE (2225)   E d u c a t i o n Elementary and Secondary/Public The Memphis area is served by two public school systems, the Memphis City School District and Shelby County School District. Information may be obtained from: Memphis City School District - 2597 Avery Avenue, Memphis 38112, 325-5300 Shelby County School District - 160 South Hollywood Street, Memphis 38112, 325-7900 Colleges/Universities Public - University of Memphis, University of Tennessee, State Technical Institute at Memphis and Shelby State Community College. Private - Christian Brothers University, Crichton College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis College of Art, Southern College of Optometry, Rhodes College, Harding Graduate School of Religion, Memphis Theological Seminary and numerous other religious, business, professional, special interest and vocational schools.   B a n k s The area has 37 banks and two savings and loan associations. In order to transfer credit information, ask your present banker for assistance. New checking accounts may take ten working days to open. Grocery stores will not cash out-of- town checks. New residents may need traveler's checks, cash and/or credit cards. P l a c e s   o f   W o r s h i p The area has six synagogues and numerous churches of various denominations. Information concerning them may be obtained from: Catholic Diocese of Memphis - Information Center, 1325 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis 38104, 722-4700 Jewish Community Center - 6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38138, 761-0810 Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce - 22 North Front Street - #200, PO Box 224, Memphis 38101-0224, 543-3500 N e w s p a p e r s The local daily newspaper is the Commercial Appeal (mornings). For home delivery service, contact: The Commercial Appeal - 495 Union Avenue, PO Box 364, Memphis 38101-0364, 529-2211   L i b r a r y Memphis/Shelby County Public Library - Main Library, 1815 Peabody Avenue, Memphis 38104, 725-8895 In addition to the Main Library, facilities include 23 branch libraries and bookmobile service. Area colleges and universities maintain campus libraries, and the Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association Law Library is headquartered in the County Courthouse. M e d i c a l   C a r e A number of hospitals serve the Memphis area. Among these are Baptist Memorial Hospitals, Delta Medical Center, Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Tennessee Medical Center and Veteran's Administration Hospital. The Methodist Healthcare of Memphis Hospitals, includes Methodist Central, Methodist North, Methodist South, Fayette Hospital and the Extended Care Hospital, Germantown Hospital and LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, For assistance in selecting a family doctor or dentist, contact the referral services of: Memphis & Shelby County Medical Society - 1067 Cresthaven Road, Memphis 38119, 761-0200 Memphis Dental Society - 4928 William Arnold Road, Memphis 38117, 682-4928 For Medicare information, contact the Social Security Administration, 800-772-1213. Local office locations include: 1451 Union Avenue, Memphis 38174, 544-0038 3606 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis 38128, 385-0127 1891 South 3rd Street, Memphis 38109, 946-0224   O r g a n i z a t i o n s A listing of local organizations can usually be obtained from the local chamber of commerce, the phone book, or your present chapter can usually refer you to the local organization in your in your new city. C u l t u r e Among many of the cultural activities in the Memphis-Shelby County area are the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Opera Memphis, Beethoven Club, Memphis Concert Ballet, Memphis Opera Theatre and Theatre Memphis. Local theater groups include those of the local colleges and universities, Circuit Playhouse, Playhouse on the Square and Germantown Community Theatre. There are several art galleries in the area. For information about cultural opportunities, contact: Memphis Arts Council - 2714 Union Avenue Extension, Memphis 38112, 452-2787 R e c r e a t i o n The Memphis Park Commission has a year round program of events and facilities for everyone from young children to senior citizens. In addition to 26 community centers, the Commission also maintains the Sue Hick Hobby Center, eight senior citizens centers, and the Memphis Zoo. For additional information about municipal recreational programs and facilities, contact: Memphis Park Commission - 2599 Avery Avenue, Memphis 38112, 454-5200 YMCA Administrative Office - 245 Madison Avenue, Memphis 38103, 525-1020 YWCA Administrative Office - 766 South Highland Street, Memphis 38111, 323-2211 Both the YMCA and the YWCA operate several branches in the area. Among the area's spectator sports are events at the local colleges and universities, dog racing at Southland Greyhound Park and the Memphis Chicks baseball team, a farm club of the San Diego Padres. Major attractions in the Memphis area include Libertyland, an amusement theme park; several historic homes; Memphis Botanic Gardens in Audubon Park; and Graceland, the home of the late Elvis Presley.   S h o p p i n g In addition to the downtown shopping district, major shopping centers include Eastgate Shopping Center, Factory Outlet Mall, Hickory Ridge Mall, Park Centre Mall, Mall of Memphis, Northgate Shopping Center, Oak Court Mall, Poplar Plaza, Raleigh Springs Mall, Southgate, Southland Mall, Wolfchase Galleria Mall and Market of Wolfcreek. Major Retail Outlets - Dillard's, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Fred's Discount, K-Mart, J.C. Penney, Marshalls, Sears, Sam's Club, T.J. Maxx, Target, Value City and Wal-Mart. Grocers - Big Star, Chism Trail, Circle K, Corner Grocery, Donnie's Deli & Grocery, Food Rite, Kroger, Kwik-Chek, Mega Market, Nite-N-Day, Piggly Wiggly and Seessel's. T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Local transportation is supplied by Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA); phone 274-6282 for routes, fares and schedules. Interstate passenger service is furnished by Greyhound Bus Lines (800-231-2222) and Amtrak National Rail Passenger Service (526-0052 or 800-872-7245). The local airfield, Memphis International Airport, is served by several commercial airlines and has facilities for private, charter and cargo aircraft. C h a m b e r  o f  C o m m e r c e Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce - 22 North Front Street - #200, PO Box 224, Memphis 38101-0224, 543-3500