‘Leaks, rust, mildew’ — Study highlights 201 Poplar conditions, suggests new locations
A new study shows potential locations for a new Shelby County Jail and highlights the deteriorating conditions of the current facility at 201 Poplar Avenue. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
A new study shows potential locations for a new jail if Shelby County were to move its existing facility from 201 Poplar Avenue in Downtown Memphis.
The County Technical Assistance Service at the University of Tennessee conducted the new study at the May 2024 request of Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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