East Memphis
Because of the city's growth eastward, it's sometimes hard to
pinpoint exactly where "East Memphis" is. But, generally, East Memphis is
considered to be the area east of Midtown and just inside the I-240 loop to the north and
south, and just west of Germantown to the east.
Some of the city's most convenient residential neighborhoods
are located on winding lanes just off Poplar Avenue. Large colonial and ranch-style homes
are the norm, many on beautifully landscaped lots. Because there aren't many large parcels
of land, most new development is upscale zero-lots and condominiums. Many people live in
East Memphis for the central location and the lovely neighborhoods.
Poplar Avenue is the main thoroughfare and is also the
commercial hub of the area. Several corporate headquarters have located here, including
International Paper and Union Planters National Bank. The shopping opportunities are
numerous, including Oak Court Mall, the Laurelwood Collection and the Regalia.
Amenities include Audubon Park and the Dixon Gallery and
Gardens. At Lichterman Nature Center, the first nationally accredited nature center,
you'll find a respite from the hub-bub of the city. East Memphis residents enjoy urban
convenience in a suburban environment.
