EAST MEMPHIS
Established. Convenient. Classic Memphis Living.
Discover a well-established part of Memphis known for beautiful residential streets, mature trees, convenient shopping and dining, parks, and easy access throughout the city.
Discover East Memphis
East Memphis combines some of the city's most established residential neighborhoods with mature trees, convenient shopping and dining, parks, cultural destinations and a central location that makes it easy to reach much of Greater Memphis.
Living in East Memphis
East Memphis is known for established neighborhoods, mature landscaping, convenient access to major employment and medical centers, and a concentration of some of Memphis' best-known restaurants, shops, parks and cultural destinations.
Established Memphis Neighborhoods
East Memphis offers everything from classic mid-century homes and traditional subdivisions to larger estate properties and luxury residential areas.
Central & Convenient
Poplar Avenue, Walnut Grove Road and I-240 make East Memphis convenient to Downtown, Midtown, Germantown, Collierville, the airport and major employment centers.
Shopping & Dining
Laurelwood, Williamsburg Village and other East Memphis retail areas are surrounded by longtime local restaurants, fine dining, cafes and everyday services.
Parks, Gardens & Culture
Audubon Park, Memphis Botanic Garden, Dixon Gallery & Gardens and nearby Shelby Farms Park give residents extensive access to green space, arts, recreation and community events.
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East Memphis Neighborhoods
East Memphis is made up of numerous distinct residential areas. These are twelve neighborhoods and communities buyers commonly encounter while exploring this part of Memphis.
Belle Meade
An established residential area known for mature landscaping, larger homes and a central East Memphis location.
Hedgemoor
A well-established residential neighborhood near the Poplar Avenue corridor and East Memphis shopping and dining.
Pidgeon Estates
An established residential community with larger lots, mature trees and convenient access to central East Memphis.
River Oaks
A residential area near Poplar Avenue and the I-240 corridor, close to major offices, restaurants and services.
High Point Terrace
A distinctive neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, traditional homes and neighborhood commercial district.
Colonial Acres
A large established area featuring primarily mid-century homes, mature trees and convenient access to parks and shopping.
Sea Isle Park
A popular residential area centered around neighborhood streets, green space and Sea Isle Park.
White Station
An established residential area near the heart of East Memphis with easy access to Poplar Avenue and Walnut Grove.
Normandy Meadows
A residential community of established homes conveniently located near the Poplar Avenue corridor.
Sherwood Forest
An established Memphis neighborhood located near the University of Memphis and the western side of East Memphis.
Balmoral / Quince
A broad residential area in southeast East Memphis with established subdivisions and convenient access to major roads.
Galloway Gardens / Walnut Grove
An established residential area near Walnut Grove Road and some of East Memphis' major recreation and employment corridors.
Restaurants in East Memphis
East Memphis has one of the deepest restaurant selections in Greater Memphis, from established fine dining and steakhouses to chef-driven neighborhood restaurants and longtime local favorites.
ACRE
An intimate East Memphis fine-dining restaurant offering seasonal American cuisine in a renovated home surrounded by mature trees.
Visit Website →Erling Jensen
A longtime East Memphis destination combining classic European technique with seasonal ingredients in an elegant, special-occasion setting.
Visit Website →Folk's Folly
A Memphis dining institution serving prime steaks, seafood, classic sides and an extensive wine selection in an intimate East Memphis setting.
Visit Website →Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
A chef-driven Brookhaven Circle restaurant blending Italian cooking with Southern influences in a comfortable converted home.
Visit Website →Restaurant Iris
Located at Laurelwood, Restaurant Iris offers a Memphis take on classic Creole dining with seafood, cocktails and a polished dining room and bar.
Visit Website →River Oaks Restaurant
A locally owned French-American bistro near Poplar and I-240 offering seasonal cuisine, seafood, wine and polished service.
Visit Website →Napa Café
A longtime Sanderlin favorite offering an intimate dinner experience with contemporary American cuisine, cocktails and an extensive wine program.
Visit Website →Hog & Hominy
A lively Brookhaven Circle restaurant known for wood-fired pizza, Italian-American cooking with Southern roots and a strong cocktail program.
Visit Website →Char
A modern Southern steakhouse serving steaks, seafood, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch near the University of Memphis side of East Memphis.
Visit Website →Magnolia & May
A locally owned Williamsburg Village restaurant combining Southern comfort food with creative seasonal dishes, brunch and cocktails.
Visit Website →The Second Line
Located at Laurelwood beside Restaurant Iris, The Second Line offers New Orleans-inspired po'boys, seafood, Creole dishes and a lively bar atmosphere.
Visit Website →Half Shell
A longtime East Memphis seafood favorite known for oysters, New Orleans-inspired dishes, seafood classics and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Visit Website →Shopping in East Memphis
East Memphis offers a combination of locally focused shopping, boutiques, national retailers, grocery stores and established neighborhood retail centers.
Laurelwood Shopping Center
One of East Memphis' best-known shopping destinations, Laurelwood brings together boutiques, specialty retailers, restaurants and services along Poplar Avenue.
Explore Laurelwood →Williamsburg Village
A redesigned East Memphis retail center combining local boutiques, restaurants, specialty businesses and neighborhood services.
Explore Williamsburg Village →Poplar Plaza
A longstanding East Memphis shopping center serving the University and East Memphis areas with retail, restaurants and everyday services.
Explore Poplar Plaza →Poplar Commons
An East Memphis retail destination with a mix of national stores, specialty retailers and convenient access to surrounding shopping and dining.
Explore Poplar Commons →Parks & Recreation
East Memphis offers an unusual concentration of neighborhood parks, recreation facilities, gardens and major regional outdoor destinations.
Audubon Park
A major East Memphis recreation area offering green space, golf, tennis and convenient access to Memphis Botanic Garden.
Explore Memphis Parks →Sea Isle Park
A neighborhood park and recreation destination serving the surrounding Sea Isle residential community.
Explore Memphis Parks →Marquette Park
A neighborhood green space serving Colonial Acres and surrounding East Memphis residential areas.
Explore Memphis Parks →Memphis Botanic Garden
Located in Audubon Park, the Garden offers extensive landscaped gardens, horticultural collections, programs and seasonal events.
Visit Memphis Botanic Garden →Dixon Gallery & Gardens
An East Memphis art museum and public garden combining rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, landscaped grounds and community programming.
Visit The Dixon →Shelby Farms Park
Just north of East Memphis, Shelby Farms offers trails, lakes, biking, paddling, playgrounds, horseback riding, dog areas and extensive outdoor recreation.
Explore Shelby Farms Park →Events & Entertainment
Concerts, theater, art, gardens and major outdoor events give East Memphis plenty to do without heading Downtown.
Live at the Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden's signature outdoor concert series brings nationally known performers to Radians Amphitheater during the warmer months.
Explore Live at the Garden →Theatre Memphis
A longtime Memphis performing arts institution presenting plays, musicals and special programming from its East Memphis home on Perkins Extended.
Explore Theatre Memphis →Dixon Events
The Dixon hosts exhibitions, lectures, classes, garden programs, community days and special cultural events throughout the year.
View Dixon Events →Memphis Botanic Garden Events
Beyond Live at the Garden, MBG offers seasonal programs, plant-focused events, family activities and special experiences throughout the year.
Explore The Garden →Shelby Farms Park Events
The Park hosts fitness programs, races, seasonal activities, outdoor recreation and community events throughout the year.
View Shelby Farms Events →Starry Nights
Shelby Farms Park's annual holiday light experience has become a popular seasonal tradition for families throughout Greater Memphis.
Explore Starry Nights →Explore East Memphis
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