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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.

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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.
Learn more about The Pinch.

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.
Learn more about Peabody-Vance.

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

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

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Mind Your Business: Meet the PR Specialist

September 17, 2026

Memphis Medical District Collaborative

656 Madison Ave

Memphis, TN 38103

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Taste of the District Returns October 6

Get your tastebuds ready, Memphis! The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Taste of the District, happening on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Medical District Park.

Anchor Institution Highlights: Southern College of Optometry

Before ideas become visible progress, you need leaders who say “yes” on day one. We’re proud to spotlight Southern College of Optometry and its president, Dr. Lewis Reich.

Memphis Business Journal: 2026 Health Care Heroes

Memphis Medical District Collaborative is proud to serve as a sponsor for the Memphis Business Journal's 2026 Health Care Heroes.

Health Care Heroes honorees include physicians, nurses, & other health care providers, those who innovate and do community outreach work, & those providing vital administrative functions to keep facilities and teams in operation.

Taste of the District Returns October 6

Anchor Institution Highlights: Southern College of Optometry

Before ideas become visible progress, you need leaders who say “yes” on day one. We’re proud to spotlight Southern College of Optometry and its president, Dr. Lewis Reich.