MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A major overhaul of jail cell doors is now underway at 201 Poplar to replace more than 600 doors in an effort to keep inmates behind bars. The Shelby County Sheriff’s o… ...

WATCH: Upgrading of jail doors begins at 201 Poplar MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Out with the sliding door, in with a new door — on a hinge.

A $6.2 million project is underway to replace more than 600 cell doors at 201 Poplar, Shelby County Sheriff's Office officials said. SCSO Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner told reporters during ...