Shelby County, TN

Bookkeeping for
Shelby County
Businesses.

From downtown Memphis to Germantown, Bartlett, Collierville, and Millington — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Shelby County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  100% Remote

Shelby County Coverage
Serving All of Shelby County
Every city, town & community
Memphis Served
Germantown Served
Bartlett Served
Collierville Served
Millington Served
930k+
County Pop.
7
Services
About the Area

Shelby County Is
Tennessee's Largest
County.

Shelby County is the most populous county in Tennessee and home to Memphis — a city synonymous with logistics, music, and BBQ. Anchored by FedEx's global headquarters, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the Memphis International Airport (one of the busiest cargo airports in the world), Shelby County's economy is built on moving things: goods, people, and ideas.

The county's diverse business landscape spans logistics and distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, food service, and a thriving creative economy. With International Paper, AutoZone, and First Horizon all headquartered here, Shelby County attracts small businesses of every type — from freight brokers and trucking companies to restaurants and professional service firms.

County Seat Memphis
👥 Population 930,000+
🏢 Registered Businesses 55,000+
📊 Top Industries Logistics, Healthcare, Manufacturing
🎓 Major University University of Memphis
✈️ Airport Memphis Intl (MEM)
Coverage

Every City & Town in
Shelby County — Covered.

Whether your business is headquartered in Memphis or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.

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Germantown

An affluent eastern suburb with a strong professional services, healthcare, and retail business community along Germantown Parkway.

👥 40,000+
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Bartlett

Northeast Shelby County's largest suburb — a growing commercial corridor with retail, restaurants, and service businesses along Stage Road.

👥 59,000+
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Collierville

A fast-growing community on the eastern edge of Shelby County with a charming town square, strong retail, and professional services.

👥 52,000+
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Millington

Home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South and a growing distribution and logistics corridor in north Shelby County.

👥 10,000+
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All Shelby County

Also serving Arlington, Lakeland, Whitehaven, Cordova, Hickory Hill, Raleigh, Frayser, and all unincorporated Shelby County communities.

👥 All areas covered
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Know the County

Shelby County:
History, Economy & Community.

Serving Shelby County means knowing it. Here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.

930k+
County Population
55k+
Registered Businesses
$75B+
Metro GDP
#1
Most Populous TN County

Key Employers & Economic Drivers

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FedEx World Headquarters
FedEx's global headquarters in Memphis makes Shelby County the logistics capital of the world — generating an enormous ecosystem of freight, shipping, and supply chain businesses.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
One of the world's premier pediatric treatment and research facilities — a massive employer and driver of healthcare-related businesses across Shelby County.
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AutoZone & International Paper HQs
Two Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Memphis — anchoring a diverse corporate ecosystem of suppliers, service firms, and professional businesses.
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Memphis International Airport
One of the busiest cargo airports in the world thanks to the FedEx SuperHub — driving logistics, warehousing, and distribution businesses across the county.

Key Corridors & Communities

Downtown Memphis / Beale Street
The city's historic core — restaurants, entertainment venues, law firms, and professional services anchored by Beale Street and the Memphis riverfront.
Medical District / Midtown
Home to St. Jude, Methodist Le Bonheur, and dozens of healthcare practices, clinics, and medical service businesses along Union Avenue.
East Memphis / Poplar Corridor
Memphis's primary commercial spine — professional services, financial firms, real estate offices, and corporate headquarters along Poplar Avenue.
Germantown Parkway
The suburban commercial corridor connecting Germantown, Cordova, and Bartlett — packed with retail, restaurants, and professional offices.
Collierville Town Square
A charming downtown with boutiques, restaurants, and professional services — plus growing commercial parks on the town's east side.
Whitehaven / Brooks Road
South Memphis commercial zone near Graceland and the airport — logistics companies, auto services, and small manufacturers.
Raleigh / Frayser
North Memphis industrial and commercial areas — warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and trade businesses.
Olive Branch Corridor
The southernmost edge of the metro area — growing commercial district straddling the TN/MS border with logistics and retail.

Major Routes Across the County

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I-40 — East-West National Corridor
Connects Memphis to Nashville, Knoxville, and beyond — the primary commercial artery of West Tennessee and a major logistics route.
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I-240 / I-269 — Metro Loop
The inner and outer loops circling Memphis — connecting commercial districts, suburbs, and industrial areas across Shelby County.
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I-55 — Mississippi River Crossing
Links Memphis to the Mississippi Delta and St. Louis — a critical north-south route for logistics and distribution businesses.
Our Services

Complete Bookkeeping for
Shelby County Businesses.

Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Shelby County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it's 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.

Any Period
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Setup & Cleanup

New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.

QuickBooks
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Bank Reconciliation

Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.

All Accounts
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Financial Reporting

P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.

Monthly
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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what's coming in, what's going out, and what's overdue.

AP / AR
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Payroll Bookkeeping Support

We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.

Payroll Entries
Industries

We Know Shelby County's
Business Landscape.

From contractors and restaurants to healthcare practices and professional services — we understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Shelby County's economy.

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Contractors & Trades

Job costing, subcontractors, material expenses, and seasonal cash flow

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Real Estate

Agent commissions, rental income, property expenses, and investor portfolios

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Restaurants & Food

COGS, tip payroll, inventory management, and vendor reconciliation

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Healthcare & Wellness

Insurance billing coordination, payroll, and practice management

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Professional Services

Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean monthly financials

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Retail & eCommerce

Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation

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Manufacturing & Supply

Supplier payments, raw material costs, production expense tracking

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Logistics & Transport

Load tracking, fuel costs, driver settlements, and carrier payments

★★★★★

"Running a freight brokerage in Memphis means thousands of transactions every month. Tides got our books cleaned up, connected everything to QuickBooks, and now we have real-time visibility into our margins. Game changer for our business."

DW
Derek W.
Freight Brokerage - Memphis, TN
FAQ

Questions from Shelby County
Business Owners.

Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Memphis, Germantown, Bartlett, Collierville, Millington, Arlington, Lakeland, Cordova, and all unincorporated areas. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location doesn't matter.

No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards.

Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395-$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.

Absolutely. We work with freight brokers, trucking companies, and logistics firms that process hundreds or thousands of transactions per month. We'll set up your chart of accounts to properly track loads, fuel, maintenance, and carrier payments.

Most Shelby County businesses are fully onboarded within 5-7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.

We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.

Serving All of Tennessee

Also Serving Nearby
TN Counties.

Shelby County is one of the Tennessee markets we serve. We also cover businesses across these neighboring counties.

Shelby County's Bookkeeping Partner

Let's Clean Up Your
Shelby County Books.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  First month guaranteed

Local & State Resources

Business & Tax Resources

Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.