Speedway Terrace is a residential area developed during the early automobile era of Memphis growth. The neighborhood reflects patterns of expansion away from the city center as transportation options improved. Located east of downtown, Speedway Terrace illustrates how Memphis neighborhoods evolved during the twentieth century. Its development highlights the shift toward suburban-style living within the city limits.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.1552146, -90.0163772
- Type: District
OSM tags
- Name: Speedway Terrace
- Place type: District