MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Shelby County Commission is moving forward with plans to commission a study on building a new jail at a location other than 201 Poplar.
The study would assess costs and the best location for a new jail. The ongoing debate has centered on whether to repair or replace the aging facility, and if replaced, where it would go and how much it would cost.
The commission has faced ongoing complaints about the facility, including HVAC issues that have put both employees and inmates at risk…