Home to residents, students, businesses, and prominent medical and educational institutions, the Memphis Medical District connects the most vital parts of our city.
THE DISTRICT
The who, what, and where of the Medical District.
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OF MEMPHIS

MMDC is a community development organization strengthening the diverse communities within our 2.6 square mile geography. The Medical District features the highest concentration of healthcare organizations in the city across its six distinct neighborhoods.

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The Medical District connects Downtown and Midtown Memphis and is home to a dynamic mix of medical and educational institutions, small businesses, cultural assets, and neighborhoods that make our District unique and vibrant.


Who else calls the Medical District home? Click each name on the map to explore our neighborhoods!

Uptown

Located near Harbortown and the Pinch District, Uptown is seeing growth with new developments and improvements to parks and streetscapes. Residents enjoy new homes as well as renovated 19th-century properties with proximity to Downtown restaurants and shopping.

the pinch

Founded by Irish, Italian, Russian, Greek, and Jewish immigrants in the early 19th century, the Pinch District was Memphis’ first commercial district and neighborhood. Today, the Pinch is re-emerging as a commercial center and is home to new small businesses and larger developments like Bass Pro Outdoor World and the expanding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Peabody-Vance

Conveniently located between downtown and midtown, Peabody-Vance offers a variety of housing options from historic mansions to cozy family apartments. This diverse neighborhood mixes historic charm with an up-and-coming commercial corridor.
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Madison
Heights

This corridor connecting Crosstown to the Medical District is experiencing a rediscovery. One of the most ethnically-diverse areas of Memphis, it is home to popular global restaurants and a host of other businesses, both new and well-established.

The Edge

With 24,000+ employees and students and 10,000+ residents, the Memphis Medical District is poised for growth, expansion, and opportunity. We’re right between Downtown and Midtown Memphis, and home to large medical and educational institutions — plus a slew of small businesses that make our district unique and vibrant. Learn more about The Edge.

The Memphis Medical District

The Medical District connects Downtown and Midtown Memphis and is home to a dynamic mix of medical and educational institutions, small businesses, cultural assets, and neighborhoods that make our District unique and vibrant.


Who else calls the Medical District home? Click each name on the map to explore our neighborhoods!

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Former UrbanArt leader readies new gallery to ‘welcome in’ public

The former director of the UrbanArt Commission is opening her own contemporary art gallery, and she wants it to be a place everyone feels welcome.

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Learning While Earning: The Regions Foundation announces $25,000 Memphis Medical District Collaborative grant

The Regions Foundation announces $25,000 Memphis Medical District Collaborative grant to elevate education, advance workforce training and foster long-term career connections.

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