Shelby Forest is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The area is located roughly twelve miles north of Downtown Memphis, just west of the Millington area and eight miles (13Â km) north of Frayser. The area includes the former communities of Benjestown, Locke, Cuba, and Woodstock each previously maintaining their own post office.
Education
Shelby Forest General Store | Tennessee Crossroads - Shelby Forest General Store has been around since the 30's. Ken Wilshire heads North of Memphis to catch up with the current family that keeps the store's slogan alive. "The Past is our Present...
The Shelby Forest community is serviced by Shelby County Schools, including Millington Central High School. Millington Central High School is operated by the Millington Municipal School District.
Recreation
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is adjacent to the community and provides many activities. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park covers 13,467 acres (54.50Â km2) and is the most visited state park in Tennessee. It also meets up with the Mississippi River, and has a boat ramp.
Notable people
- Justin Timberlake grew up in the Shelby Forest community.
- Al Green also resides here.
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