Commissioners delay decision on new jail site in Memphis

Commissioners delay decision on new jail site in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After two hours of debating about where to build a new Shelby County jail, county commissioners decided Monday they needed more information and more time before choosing a location. The proposed location in the New Chicago area of North Memphis is getting pushback from people who live there. "I've seen politics at its best in this meeting today, you playing with people's lives when you're talking about New Chicago," said Dr. Car…