The area is located roughly twelve miles north of Downtown Memphis, just west of the Millington area and eight miles (13 km) north of Frayser.
The area includes the former communities of Benjestown, Locke, Cuba, and Woodstock each previously maintaining their own post office.
[citation needed] The Shelby Forest community is serviced by Shelby County Schools, including Millington Central High School.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is adjacent to the community and provides many activities.
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