Tennessee's largest city is Memphis, which has a population of 651, 073 according to the 2019 U.S. Census. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state and is the county seat of Shelby County. Memphis is known for its musical heritage, especially in the genres of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. It is also home to the National Civil Rights Museum, located at the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.