Midtown Memphis is a central area located east of downtown and south of North Memphis. It developed primarily during the early twentieth century and includes a wide range of historic neighborhoods, parks and cultural institutions. Midtown is home to Overton Park, museums and long-established residential districts. The area has long been associated with arts, education and civic life.
Geographically, Midtown serves as a bridge between downtown and eastern parts of the city. It contains dense residential neighborhoods alongside major cultural venues. Midtown’s street layout reflects streetcar-era planning and early urban development. The area remains one of the most architecturally and culturally diverse parts of Memphis.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.1425092, -90.0019755
- Type: Suburb
OSM tags
- Name: Midtown
- Place type: Suburb
- Wikidata: Q6843063
- Wikipedia: Wikipedia (English) – Midtown, Memphis