Surge in COVID cases increases push for more vaccinations 262 new COVID-19 cases reported in Shelby Co., health officials investigate surge By Kelly Roberts | April 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM CDT - Updated April 15 at 7:01 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - You could get paid to get your COVID-19 vaccine this weekend. The City of Memphis is handing out tens of thousands of dollars in gift cards to those getting vaccinated at the Pipkin Building this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, the first 2,500 people in line to get their shot will get a $20 Kroger or Walmart gift card. You do not need a reservation. After going all day Wednesday allowing vaccinations without an appointment at the Pipkin Building, the City of Memphis has extended it to the rest of the week.