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.

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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.

Community Overview

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.

Residential

Established Memphis Neighborhoods

East Memphis offers everything from classic mid-century homes and traditional subdivisions to larger estate properties and luxury residential areas.

Location

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.

Lifestyle

Shopping & Dining

Laurelwood, Williamsburg Village and other East Memphis retail areas are surrounded by longtime local restaurants, fine dining, cafes and everyday services.

Recreation

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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Where to Live

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.

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Belle Meade

An established residential area known for mature landscaping, larger homes and a central East Memphis location.

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Hedgemoor

A well-established residential neighborhood near the Poplar Avenue corridor and East Memphis shopping and dining.

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Pidgeon Estates

An established residential community with larger lots, mature trees and convenient access to central East Memphis.

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River Oaks

A residential area near Poplar Avenue and the I-240 corridor, close to major offices, restaurants and services.

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High Point Terrace

A distinctive neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, traditional homes and neighborhood commercial district.

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Colonial Acres

A large established area featuring primarily mid-century homes, mature trees and convenient access to parks and shopping.

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Sea Isle Park

A popular residential area centered around neighborhood streets, green space and Sea Isle Park.

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White Station

An established residential area near the heart of East Memphis with easy access to Poplar Avenue and Walnut Grove.

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Normandy Meadows

A residential community of established homes conveniently located near the Poplar Avenue corridor.

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Sherwood Forest

An established Memphis neighborhood located near the University of Memphis and the western side of East Memphis.

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Balmoral / Quince

A broad residential area in southeast East Memphis with established subdivisions and convenient access to major roads.

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Galloway Gardens / Walnut Grove

An established residential area near Walnut Grove Road and some of East Memphis' major recreation and employment corridors.

Eat Local

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.

Fine Dining

ACRE

An intimate East Memphis fine-dining restaurant offering seasonal American cuisine in a renovated home surrounded by mature trees.

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Fine Dining

Erling Jensen

A longtime East Memphis destination combining classic European technique with seasonal ingredients in an elegant, special-occasion setting.

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Prime Steakhouse

Folk's Folly

A Memphis dining institution serving prime steaks, seafood, classic sides and an extensive wine selection in an intimate East Memphis setting.

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Italian

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

A chef-driven Brookhaven Circle restaurant blending Italian cooking with Southern influences in a comfortable converted home.

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Creole Fine Dining

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.

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French-American

River Oaks Restaurant

A locally owned French-American bistro near Poplar and I-240 offering seasonal cuisine, seafood, wine and polished service.

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New American

Napa Café

A longtime Sanderlin favorite offering an intimate dinner experience with contemporary American cuisine, cocktails and an extensive wine program.

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Italian-American

Hog & Hominy

A lively Brookhaven Circle restaurant known for wood-fired pizza, Italian-American cooking with Southern roots and a strong cocktail program.

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Southern Steakhouse

Char

A modern Southern steakhouse serving steaks, seafood, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch near the University of Memphis side of East Memphis.

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Country Brasserie

Magnolia & May

A locally owned Williamsburg Village restaurant combining Southern comfort food with creative seasonal dishes, brunch and cocktails.

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Cajun & Creole

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.

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Seafood

Half Shell

A longtime East Memphis seafood favorite known for oysters, New Orleans-inspired dishes, seafood classics and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

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Shop East Memphis

Shopping in East Memphis

East Memphis offers a combination of locally focused shopping, boutiques, national retailers, grocery stores and established neighborhood retail centers.

Poplar Avenue

Laurelwood Shopping Center

One of East Memphis' best-known shopping destinations, Laurelwood brings together boutiques, specialty retailers, restaurants and services along Poplar Avenue.

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Mendenhall Road

Williamsburg Village

A redesigned East Memphis retail center combining local boutiques, restaurants, specialty businesses and neighborhood services.

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Highland & Poplar

Poplar Plaza

A longstanding East Memphis shopping center serving the University and East Memphis areas with retail, restaurants and everyday services.

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Poplar Avenue

Poplar Commons

An East Memphis retail destination with a mix of national stores, specialty retailers and convenient access to surrounding shopping and dining.

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Get Outside

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.

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Sea Isle Park

A neighborhood park and recreation destination serving the surrounding Sea Isle residential community.

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Marquette Park

A neighborhood green space serving Colonial Acres and surrounding East Memphis residential areas.

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Memphis Botanic Garden

Located in Audubon Park, the Garden offers extensive landscaped gardens, horticultural collections, programs and seasonal events.

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens

An East Memphis art museum and public garden combining rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, landscaped grounds and community programming.

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Shelby Farms Park

Just north of East Memphis, Shelby Farms offers trails, lakes, biking, paddling, playgrounds, horseback riding, dog areas and extensive outdoor recreation.

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Around Town

Events & Entertainment

Concerts, theater, art, gardens and major outdoor events give East Memphis plenty to do without heading Downtown.

Outdoor Concerts

Live at the Garden

Memphis Botanic Garden's signature outdoor concert series brings nationally known performers to Radians Amphitheater during the warmer months.

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Live Theatre

Theatre Memphis

A longtime Memphis performing arts institution presenting plays, musicals and special programming from its East Memphis home on Perkins Extended.

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Art & Gardens

Dixon Events

The Dixon hosts exhibitions, lectures, classes, garden programs, community days and special cultural events throughout the year.

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Gardens & Programs

Memphis Botanic Garden Events

Beyond Live at the Garden, MBG offers seasonal programs, plant-focused events, family activities and special experiences throughout the year.

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Outdoor Activities

Shelby Farms Park Events

The Park hosts fitness programs, races, seasonal activities, outdoor recreation and community events throughout the year.

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Holiday Tradition

Starry Nights

Shelby Farms Park's annual holiday light experience has become a popular seasonal tradition for families throughout Greater Memphis.

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Greater Memphis Living

Explore East Memphis

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