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Shelby Tennessee Map

Explore Shelby, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Shelby, Tennessee

How to Use This Shelby, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shelby, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Shelby.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Shelby
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Shelby County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.126855
Longitude	-89.925323
Population	937,166
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38117, 38101
Area Code	901
County Seat	Memphis

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About Shelby, Tennessee

Shelby is a locality in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 937,166, Shelby is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Shelby is located at 35.1269°N, 89.9253°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38117, 38101.

Shelby occupies a quiet expanse of the Tennessee landscape where the earth settles into a patient, rhythmic flatness. It lies 6.1 miles south-southwest of Bartlett, TN (from Bartlett, TN: bearing 208°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-southeast of Memphis. The horizon here is marked by the distant, hazy suggestion of Pecan Ridge, which anchors the western view like a low-slung shadow against the sky. Water shapes the immediate surroundings, with the steady, unassuming flow of Galloway Branch just a mile away providing a constant, soft murmur to the land. Nearby, the stillness of Memphis Lake offers a reflective surface that captures the amber light of late afternoon, turning the water into a sheet of hammered copper before the sun slips away.

Shelby emerged from the steady expansion of the mid-south, taking root in soil that favored the endurance of early settlers who sought to carve a place out of the thick, fertile woods. The development of the area mirrored the slow, deliberate growth of the region, where the clearing of timber eventually gave way to permanent structures and the grid of paths that would define the layout for generations. As the years turned, the identity of Shelby solidified through the persistence of its people, who built their lives upon the foundations laid by those who first recognized the potential in this quiet, inland plain.

Agriculture and the movement of goods have long defined the practical rhythm of life, forming the backbone of the local economy. Infrastructure in Shelby supports a steady flow of enterprise, connecting the local output to the wider trade networks that pulse through the interior of the state. Education remains a vital focus, with local institutions providing the necessary training to sustain a professional workforce that values both tradition and modern adaptability. While the pace of industry is brisk, it rarely disturbs the essential character of the place, functioning instead as a silent partner to the daily routines of its residents.

Galloway serves as the primary gathering ground for those seeking a respite from the professional demands of the week, offering a preserved space that honors the natural texture of the land. The cultural life of Shelby finds expression in the seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together to mark the passing of the harvest and the transition of the seasons. While the spirit of the people is often reflected in their appreciation for local heritage, the influence of the broader regional culture—with its deep connections to the musical and social traditions of the surrounding plains—is never far from view. Even as the modern world encroaches, the quiet dignity of life here remains, colored by the soft, humid air and the long, lingering shadows that stretch across the fields at dusk.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Galloway (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 295° NW
Ramesses the Great Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 246° SW
Audubon Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Shelby Farms Greenline (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 353° N
Third Church of Christ, Scientist (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 262° W
Radians Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 152° SE
Theatre Memphis (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 132° SE
Shelby Farms (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 062° NE
Tiger Lane (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 263° W
Spanish War Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 269° W
Old Forest Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 287° W
Man & Guitar Statue (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 261° W
Sophie G. Freidman Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 289° W
Lilian May Elizabeth Nelson Byrd Memorial (DAR) (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 288° W
Giraffe (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 293° NW
Zebra (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 294° NW
Crosstown Arts (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 290° W
Stax Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 263° W
Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 088° E
W. C. Handy Home and Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 277° W
The Eel on Beale (Withers Museum) (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 277° W
Memphis Music Hall of Fame (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 277° W
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 278° W
Presidents Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 264° W
To Fuller (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 250° W
TO Fuller State Park (2021 Addition) (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 247° SW
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.2 mi, 314° NW · 11k acres
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.4 mi, 003° N · 25k acres

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