{"id":333,"date":"2012-06-30T19:20:18","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T19:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2019-08-14T18:36:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T18:36:35","slug":"east-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Memphis3\/?page_id=333","title":{"rendered":"City of Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CITY OF MEMPHIS,  TN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>City Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n125 N. Main Street<br \/>\nMemphis, TN 901-576-6500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphistn.gov\/\">www.memphistn.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of  Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n22 North Front Street<br \/>\nMemphis, TN 901-543-3500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphischamber.com\/\">www.memphischamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tennessee&#8217;s largest city serves as the Shelby County seat of government  and anchors a metropolitan area that is second only to that of Nashville. Like  Nashville, Memphis is a city that is closely associated with music. Memphis has  earned many titles and honors through the decades, among them \u201cThe Home of the  Blues,\u201d \u201cThe Birthplace of Rock and Roll,\u201d and \u201cThe Soul of the Global  Economy.\u201d Perhaps none of the monikers applied to Memphis had more meaning than  \u201cThe City of Good Abode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Memphis claims a long history of rich ethnic and cultural diversity,  evidenced by landmarks across the cityscape. Two historic catholic churches\u2014St.  Mary&#8217;s and St. Peter&#8217;s\u2014honor German and Italian immigrants respectively. First  settled by Jewish immigrants, the Pinch neighborhood later became home to  Jewish merchants and Irish immigrants. The burial mound adjacent to the  National Ornamental Metal Museum is testament to Native American culture.  Southeast Memphis is home to a Buddhist monastery and Eads features a Hindu  temple. Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic cultures blend into the dominant  cultures of African-American and European-based traditions, each one a colorful  addition to a brilliant tapestry. The annual calendar is dotted with festivals  that celebrate the vast array of ethnic cultures, music, and food that make  Memphis such a vibrant and unique city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services<\/strong><br \/>\nOutstanding options for public and private education is a cornerstone of  the vitality of Memphis, where schools attract national recognition and honors  for the innovative programs and academic excellence. Many of the colleges,  universities, and technical schools are consistently cited among the nation&#8217;s  top schools. Within the Memphis City School District, scores of optional  schools offer unique choices in programs including the health sciences,  international studies, college prep, engineering, the arts, banking and  finance, aviation, travel and tourism, manufacturing, and advanced placement  courses for possible college credit. Private schools are available throughout  the city, providing alternative learning environments in parochial and  independents schools. The metropolitan area is a hub for institutions of higher  education, including Southwest Tennessee Community College and the University  of Memphis. Private institutions include Belhaven College, Christian Brothers  University, Crichton College, LeMoyne Owen College, Memphis College of Art,  Rhodes College, Remington College, ITT Technical Institute, and the Southern  College of Optometry. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in  downtown Memphis combines five medical schools, schools of dentistry and  pharmacy, and sub-disciplines of the allied health sciences into one  outstanding campus.<\/p>\n<p>Memphis is also recognized as a center of advanced healthcare, home to  internationally acclaimed institutions like St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research  Hospital. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHS) partners  with St. Jude to form a world-class healthcare and technology center. Other  major hospitals serving the area are encompassed within the Baptist Memorial  Health Care Corporation. Closely aligned with the UTHS, the cornerstone Baptist  Memorial Hospital is a tertiary-care teaching hospital on a campus that  encompasses the new Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. Methodist Healthcare  adds a network of hospitals including the Le Bonheur Children&#8217;s Medical Center.  Regional Medical Center, commonly called &#8220;The Med,&#8221; offers the  region&#8217;s only Level I trauma center. The Tenet Health system is represented by  Saint Francis Hospital in East Memphis. These major healthcare centers anchor a  supportive network of family practice clinics, specialty care centers,  long-term care, and rehabilitation and therapy services to meet every need  close to home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifestyle<\/strong><br \/>\nSteeped in tradition, Memphis has evolved from a quiet port community  into a dynamic mosaic of neighborhoods, amenities, attractions, and first-rate  services. From the cosmopolitan bustle of downtown to the stately homes of  Midtown, Memphis has the diversity to satisfy nearly every lifestyle choice.  The city is ideally located atop one trillion gallons of the world&#8217;s finest  artesian water, underlining an excellent infrastructure. Hundreds of parks cover  nearly 13,300 acres, including the vast expanse of Plough Park with its  outstanding sports facilities. Shelby Farms Park is distinguished as the  largest concentrated green space in the heart of an urbanized county, providing  4,500 acres for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, horseback riding,  windsurfing, fishing, and picnicking. Picturesque golf courses, community  centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and country clubs add to the options  for leisure enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>Newcomers will be amazed at the depth and breadth of the cultural  development that enriches the city and the entire region. Beyond its place in  blues and rock-and-roll history, Memphis showcases more live musical  entertainment than cities twice its size. Many legends were born in Memphis, including  B.B. King\u2014a nickname he coined while working as a disc jockey that refers to  &#8220;Beale Street Blues Boy.&#8221; Beale Street is still lined with popular  nightclubs and blues venues. During the 60s, the city was at the center of the  American Civil Rights movement, catapulted to international attention with the  assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lorraine Motel. Today, visitors  from across the globe are able to visit the preserved hotel that now houses the  National Civil Rights Museum. Families will enjoy the AutoZone Baseball Park,  the Children&#8217;s Museum of Memphis, the Fire Museum of Memphis, and  larger-than-life IMAX theater shows.<\/p>\n<p>The performing and visual arts are well represented in Memphis, which is  also home to a long list of major museums, landmarks, and historic sites.  Colorful festivals and celebrations fill the calendar with exciting dates to  remember, from world-famous Memphis barbecue to seasonal and arts events. The  city is well-known for its architectural treasures, although none is more  famous than the former home of Elvis Presley. Graceland and Beale Street are  both synonymous with Memphis, attracting global visitors to the city&#8217;s  considerable attractions. Newcomers will discover housing options that are as  diverse as the city itself, radiating from downtown in every direction. The  neighborhoods of Memphis offer an array of options for urban living that draw  new residents and keep the city pulsating with fresh energy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAJOR DISTRICTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Downtown<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/\">www.downtownmemphis.com<\/a><br \/>\nLocated on the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north and  Interstate 55 to the south, the downtown district of Memphis is home to many of  the city&#8217;s most celebrated sites. Beale Street with its musical attractions,  the former Lorraine Hotel, the FedEx Forum, the Pyramid Arena, the Peabody  Hotel, and AutoZone Park are all downtown attractions. The National Civil  Rights Museum and The Arcade\u2014one of the city&#8217;s oldest family-owned  restaurants\u2014are encompassed in the South Main Arts District. Increasingly  popular as a residential choice, downtown is springing to life with the  addition of new homes, condominiums, and apartments. More than $3 billion is  currently being poured into new or redevelopment. The attraction for young  professionals is obvious, but a new state-of-the-art elementary school is a  strong magnet for families with small children. Important downtown  neighborhoods include the Pinch District, Beale Street, and the South Main  Historic Arts District.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Memphis<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother major district within the city, East Memphis is generally  bordered by Midtown on the west, Hickory Hill and Orange Mound to the south,  Germantown and Cordova on the east, and Bartlett on the north. Convenient to  Interstate 40, this area is largely a commercial and residential powerhouse  with Poplar Avenue emerging as a bustling business corridor. Some of the  grandest homes in Memphis are nestled in this area, especially in the Walnut  Grove neighborhood. Towering buildings are common, with no height restrictions  outside of the downtown district. World-famous restaurants, grand churches,  Chrichton College, the University of Memphis, and Oak Court Mall are among the  major attractions. Memphis Botanic Garden, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Audubon Park,  and the Lichterman Nature Center enhance the appeal of a desirable community  filled with prestigious residential neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midtown<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/c-eye.net\/seemidtown\">http:\/\/c-eye.net\/seemidtown<\/a><br \/>\nOne of the defined districts within Memphis, Midtown is loosely bordered  by Danny Thomas on the west, North Parkway and Summer to the north, Highland to  the east, and Lamar and Park to the south. Midtown blends vintage homes,  specialty stores, and high-rise buildings\u2014often along the same avenue. The  district flourished and grew prior to zoning regulations, a fact that has  created a unique cityscape that is also culturally and socially diverse.  &#8220;Midtown is Memphis&#8221; bumper stickers can be seen around the city,  affirming the opinion that Midtown has it all. The melting pot effect has been  nationally noted as offering &#8220;the best of Memphis at your doorstep.&#8221;  Some of the major attractions include the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art,  Brooks Museum of Art, Rhodes College, and the University of Memphis. Important  neighborhoods nestled in Midtown include Cooper-Young, Overton Square,  Vollintine-Evergreen, and Central Gardens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTABLE  NEIGHBORHOODS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beale Street, the Pinch District<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bealestreet.com\/\">www.bealestreet.com<\/a><br \/>\nSeveral of the neighborhoods in downtown Memphis are particularly well  known, among them the famous Beale Street corridor. Memphis is acclaimed as the  &#8220;Home of the Blues&#8221; and the &#8220;Birthplace of Rock and  Roll&#8221;\u2014titles that have their roots on Beale Street. Every day is Mardi  Gras on Beale Street, where the blues have been played since its heyday in the  1920s. The Pinch District is ideally located near the newly renovated Memphis  Cook Convention Center and Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. The odd name  for the neighborhood came from its turn-of-the-century Irish immigrant who  appeared &#8220;pinched&#8221; about their waists. The Pinch District&#8217;s array of  nightclubs, cafes, and bistros attract many of the arts patrons and crowds from  the nearby Pyramid Arena.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Central Gardens<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralgardens.org\/\">www.centralgardens.org<\/a><br \/>\nAn upscale neighborhood nestled within the downtown district, Central  Gardens features an eclectic variety of architectural styles that were popular  from 1900 through 1930. With stately turn-of-the-century homes overlooking  tree-lined streets, Central Gardens preserves the ambiance of a simpler yet  elegant era. Progressive planning practices created a strong sense of spatial  order and coherence, adding to the visual appeal. The workmanship in the homes  is equally exceptional, with rich and well-designed detailing. In 1983, the  neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is  consistently ranked in the annual survey in <em>Memphis  Magazine<\/em> as the \u2018Best Neighborhood\u2019 in the city. Boundaries are loosely  defined as York on the south, Eastmoreland on the north, Rembert on the east,  and Cleveland on the west. The neighborhood earned its moniker because it  \u201ccenters\u201d on Central Avenue in Midtown and for its resemblance to New Orleans\u2019s  famous Garden District.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chickasaw Gardens, Cordova<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cordovaclub.org\/\">www.cordovaclub.org<\/a><br \/>\nChickasaw Gardens is a desirable, long-established neighborhood that is  located near the center of the Interstate 240 loop just to the east of Midtown.  Convenient to the Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium, the new Central Library,  and the University of Memphis, Chickasaw Gardens features elegant homes that  surround a lush park and lake that feature scenic trails and wildfowl views.  Cordova is one of the area&#8217;s fastest growing communities, drawing newcomers to  executive homes on spacious lots that blend with modest yet well-kept  properties. The Cordova Club, named for the Cordova County Club, is a planned  development that encircles a popular golf course built in 1992. Sprawling  Shelby Park is just west of Cordova for premier recreational activities, and  Wolfchase Galleria is on the northern end of the community. Restaurants, office  centers, and churches abound. Borders are roughly Wolf River on the south,  Germantown Road on the west, Interstate 40 on the north, and Houston-Levee Road  on the east.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooper-Young, Overton Square<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperyoung.org\/\">www.cooperyoung.org<\/a><br \/>\nEclectic, charming, and historic, Cooper-Young is one of several  neighborhoods nestled in Midtown. Named for the intersection of Cooper Street  and Young Avenue, this neighborhood is known for a colorful medley of shops,  night spots, and restaurants. Diverse cuisines\u2014sometimes within a single establishment\u2014reflect  the pleasing mix and creative spirit of this appealing area. Each fall, local  residents celebrate the Cooper-Young Festival, drawing as many as 45,000 to a  4-mile run and a celebration of culture, music, and Memphis heritage.  Successful urban renewal of core areas has revitalized Cooper-Young, allowing  the neighborhood to emerge with a new identity as a haven for artists and a  younger &#8220;hip crowd&#8221; who add an appealing bohemian flavor. Adjacent  Overton Square adds a lively array of restaurants and night spots, live theater  and entertainment, music and movie theaters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Meadows\/Poplar Glen<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphisheritage.org\/\">www.memphisheritage.org<\/a><br \/>\nAlthough bustling Union Avenue borders on the south of Green  Meadows\/Popular Glen, generous setbacks and tree barriers create a quiet  setting with the flavor of an oasis within the urban core. The major  thoroughfare of Alicia also traverses the area, but the grassy median gives it  the look of a residential parkway. Many meticulously maintained ranch and  Colonial Revival homes line the winding lanes that are shaded by a canopy of  mature hardwoods. This area was one of the later ones to develop, holding out  as pasture land until the 1940s. Although the original residents of this area are  aging, the neighborhood continues to hold and gain remarkable value. Young  professionals are interested in Green Meadows\/Popular Glen for the strong real  estate values and convenient location between Midtown and East Memphis. Green  Meadows is noteworthy for showcasing some of the first ranch-style homes in  Memphis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harbor Town<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/\">www.downtownmemphis.com<\/a><br \/>\nJoining the ranks of Seaside and Celebration in Florida, Harbor Town has  been hailed as one of the nation&#8217;s &#8220;best examples of a planned  community.&#8221; The unrivaled success of its design is &#8220;neighbor  interaction&#8221; encouraged by cozy home lots, front porches, low fences, and  small yards that encourage use of community parks and trails. Residents can  choose from lovely homes or luxurious apartment communities in a prime location  just minutes from downtown attractions. Surrounding wetlands attract throngs of  birds including heron and egrets, and beautiful common areas with fish-laden  ponds line the riverfront. Careful planning even included white bird houses for  Purple Martins\u2014a species that consumes three times its weight in mosquitoes  each day. The entire development surrounds the Harbor Town Marina.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Point Terrace<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphisheritage.org\/\">www.memphisheritage.org<\/a><br \/>\nBoasting some of the highest property values in Memphis, the  neighborhood known as High Point Terrace features a major thoroughfare by the  same name that is lined with commercial development from shops to convenient  services. Approximately 1,800 homes of diverse and often historic architecture  are nestled in this desirable neighborhood. The borders are Highland Avenue on  the west, Eastland and Swan Ridge Circle on the east, Walnut Grove on the  south, and Sam Cooper Boulevard on the north. The latter highway isolated the  northernmost blocks of the neighborhood that once extended to Summer Avenue.  First-rate shopping and the University of Memphis are just blocks away. Once on  the outskirts of Memphis, High Point Terrace is now close to city center for an  exclusive yet convenient address near the best of the city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Normal Station<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis\">www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis<\/a><br \/>\nBordered by Southern Avenue on the north, Park Avenue on the south, Highland  on the west, and Goodlett on the east, Normal Station is sandwiched between  East Memphis and Midtown. The main campus for the University of Memphis borders  the area on the north, and it was the university that actually gave rise to the  neighborhood in the early 1900s. Housing is diverse, blending 1920s craftsman  bungalows and cottages from the &#8217;30s and &#8217;40s with select homes that reflect  Queen Anne, American Traditional, and Dutch or Spanish Revival styles. The  northern section near the university offers a concentration of rental  developments and fraternity houses. Although entire blocks of homes have been  demolished over the decades to support university growth, the &#8220;college  town&#8221; atmosphere continually breathes new life into Normal Station for an  overall positive effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Poplar-Highland<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.poplarhighland.org\/\">www.poplarhighland.org<\/a><br \/>\nSeveral subdivisions are encompassed within the Poplar-Highland  Neighborhood Association, including Plaza Gardens, Poplar Boulevard Terrace,  North Poplar Park, the Library District, Highland Park, Trezevant Manor, and  Waynoka. Attractions and highlights include Poplar Plaza, Chickasaw Oaks  Village, Crichton College, East High School, and the Memphis Central Library.  Closely aligned in geography and spirit, these neighborhoods seem to blend  seamlessly by sharing minimal traditional-style homes with primarily Colonial  Revival architecture. Most of the housing was developed and built by the same  company, lending historic parallels as well. Some of the homes do retain  refreshing neoclassical details like door surrounds, pediments, fan lights, and  fluted porch columns. This stable area has attracted loyal residents and has  always maintained strong real estate values, in spite of the fact that growth  and sprawl shifted its location from a fringe suburb to the edge of Midtown.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raleigh<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis\">www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis<\/a><br \/>\nAnother neighborhood of Memphis that was formerly an incorporated city,  Raleigh borders the suburb of Bartlett. Raleigh actually served as the seat of  Shelby County government for several decades in the 1800s. Today, most  commercial activity in the southern section of Raleigh is centered along  Covington Pike, a corridor of concentrated auto and motorcycle dealerships,  vehicle repair facilities, and car modification shops. The focal point in  northern Raleigh is the Methodist Memorial Hospital, Raleigh Springs Mall, and  several surrounding shopping centers. Only a small portion of northern Raleigh  remains in the Shelby County Schools, with the remaining area part of Memphis  City Schools.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Acres<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis\">www.neighborhoodlink.com\/memphis<\/a><br \/>\nThe middle to upper-class neighborhood of Red Acres surrounds the  recently renovated Galloway golf course in East Memphis. Red Acres is bordered  by Walnut Grove on the north, Poplar on the south, Highland on the west, and  Goodlett on the east. Within the neighborhood itself, the golf course is  encircled by a quiet parkway formed by North, South, East, and West Galloway  streets. The housing along the outer streets blends ranches and traditionals  with a few grand estate homes. On the interior streets\u2014especially those facing  the golf course\u2014executive homes feature a wide range of appealing architectural  styles. This beautiful neighborhood commands attention for offering a strictly  residential area with generous lot sizes for an urban setting. Homes and  properties are meticulously maintained and the atmosphere is serene.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The South Main Historic Arts  District<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/\">www.downtownmemphis.com<\/a><br \/>\nLocated south of Beale Street, the South Main Historic Arts District is  a culturally rich and unique downtown neighborhood. Important city landmarks  anchor this area, including the famous Arcade restaurant the beautifully  restored Orpheum Theater on the north. Along the east and west, the district  draws residents and visitors to the National Civic Rights Museum, art  galleries, trendy restaurants, and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Many critics  consider the quality of work displayed in the district&#8217;s galleries to rival  those found in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Residential options in  the South Main Historic Arts District include renovated warehouses that have  been transformed into spacious, desirable lofts. The housing blends new and  old, and residents enjoy spectacular views of the Memphis skyline and the  Mississippi River.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The University District<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphisheritage.org\/\">www.memphisheritage.org<\/a><br \/>\nThe neighborhood known as the University District is west of the growing  University of Memphis campus, bordered by Poplar Avenue on the north, Deloach  Street and Patterson Street on the east, railroad tracks and Walker Avenue on  the south, and South Highland Street on the west. The homes that line Central  Avenue tend to be the highest examples of architecture in this area. The  majority of the homes are more modest, ranging from common styles in the  1920s\u2014including some Tudor Revivals\u2014to those of the post-war era. Like the  Normal Station neighborhood, the University District has been heavily  influenced by the growth of the university. Many residential structures have  given way to parking lots and campus buildings. At the same time, the  collegiate atmosphere positively influences the underlying quality of the  neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uptown<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/neighborhoods\/uptown\/\">https:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/neighborhoods\/uptown\/<\/a><br \/>\nHome to the world-famous St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital, the  Uptown district is a 100-block downtown neighborhood east of Harbor Town. Early  development in the 1800s saw cobblestone streets with granite curbs that were  lined by sycamore trees. Wealthy families built stately homes, which were  eventually interspersed with smaller residences. The neighborhood matured as an  ethnically and socially diverse area, although many families from the Northeast  and Midwest clustered in the Greenlaw section. Uptown is experiencing an exciting  renaissance. More than 1,000 new homes and apartments are rising above lush  parks and beautified streetscapes, transforming the area into an engaging blend  of tradition with a vibrant downtown lifestyle. Residents can walk, bike, or  take the trolley to a rich array of attractions from the Mississippi riverfront  to shopping, restaurants, the arts, and entertainment centers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victorian Village<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownmemphis.com\/\">www.downtownmemphis.com<\/a><br \/>\nNestled in the eastern quadrant of downtown Memphis, Victorian Village  is a living tribute to the early 1800s when wealthy residents built grand,  Victorian homes along the city&#8217;s former outskirts. Today, diversity rules with  eclectic structures that range from high-rise and sprawling garden-style  apartments to duplexes and single-family homes. Several three and four-story  mansions remain along Adams Avenue, although many original homes have  disappeared. Some of these treasures from the past serve as museums: the  Magevney House, the Mallory-Neely House, and the Woodruff-Fontaine House. The  Harsson-Goyer-Lee House is a striking eclectic-style Victorian that was  exquisitely refurbished in 2004.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Village<\/strong><br \/>\nBordered by Poplar Avenue to the North, Village Road to the South,  Cherry Road to the East, and Goodlett to the West, The Village in East Memphis  offers a prime location. The brightest attractions in the city are minutes  away, including shopping, dining, sports, and entertainment. Low brick pillars  mark &#8220;The Village&#8221; entrance, inviting residents and visitors into a  neighborhood characterized by gently curving streets lined with a canopy of  mature hardwood trees. Lot sizes are wide for an urban setting, creating the  impression of estate lots in this suburban haven for the upper middle class.  The railroad runs along the village edge, but further secludes the neighborhood  from traffic and further development with its landscaped berm. Most homes show  strong Colonial Revival influence, offering spacious floor plans from 1,800 to  2,000 square feet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vollintine-Evergreen <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreendistrict.org\/\">www.evergreendistrict.org<\/a><br \/>\nNestled in Midtown, the Vollintine-Evergreen area combines 1920s  historic architecture with lovely green space and attractive street medians.  Evergreen claims the city&#8217;s first historic conservation district. One of the great  successes for this active group was redevelopment of &#8220;the corridor&#8221;  where land had been stripped for Interstate 240. More than 200 houses were  already destroyed before a US Supreme Court decision turned the tide. Today,  the construction of new homes that are compatible with the historic district  architecture and charm has added more than 500 residents to the neighborhood,  bringing it back together in an appealing pattern. Residents can often be seen  walking, biking, or visiting from front porches in this tightly knit and  friendly residential enclave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whitehaven<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvis.com\/graceland\">www.elvis.com\/graceland<\/a><br \/>\nFamous for the Graceland mansion formerly owned by Elvis Presley and the  annual Elvis Week, the tourism magnet of Whitehaven was originally a Shelby  County farming community that was developed residentially in the mid &#8217;50s.  Plantation tracts had already begun their gradual transformation into  neighborhoods in the &#8217;40s and &#8217;50s. When Elvis Presley purchased his famous  home in 1957, the subdivision of farm fields into home sites sharply  accelerated. The community is roughly bounded by Brooks Road on the north and  the Mississippi state line on the south, with Neely Road on the west and  Airways Boulevard to the east. Elvis Presley Boulevard, formerly Highway 51,  serves as the major thoroughfare. Whitehaven Plaza provides a convenient  commercial center, expanded by Southland Mall. Surrounding Graceland is a world  of attractions, including the Heartbreak Hotel, the Memphis-Graceland RV Park  and Campground, the Graceland Outlet Store, and many fine restaurants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CITY OF MEMPHIS, TN City Offices 125 N. Main Street Memphis, TN 901-576-6500 www.memphistn.gov Chamber of Commerce 22 North Front Street Memphis, TN 901-543-3500 www.memphischamber.com Tennessee&#8217;s largest city serves as the Shelby County seat of government and anchors a metropolitan area that is second only to that of Nashville. 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