livableNEIGHBORHOODS
Urban & Walkable
downtown
Livable options in Downtown Memphis range from new urbanist neighborhoods like Harbor Town & South Bluffs with river front views to artsy loft apartments and live/work spaces in the Historic South Main Arts District. Likewise the Pinch District and Uptown have revitalized residential options.
Artsy & Historic
midtown
Midtown, the heart of the Arts in Memphis, has seen a renaissance in its entertainment districts like Overton Square and Crosstown, while gracious Central Gardens, historic Evergreen, Hein Park & Idlewild, and funky Cooper Young stand out among many vibrant & livable neighborhoods.
Affluent & Tranquil
east memphis & shelby county
“Old East Memphis” has many attractive neighborhoods like Galloway Gardens and Belle Meade, while further east River Oaks has become a wealthy enclave, and the once quaint towns of Germantown & Collierville boast upscale shops, fine newer homes, and high-performing public schools.