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THE DISTRICT

With 40,000+ 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.

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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.
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

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!

A DISTRICT ON THE MOVE
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2023 MMDC Impact Highlights

In 2023, MMDC provided vital support to our diverse array of communities and stakeholders through our grants, resources, and new and expanded programs, while making numerous physical improvements to the District to enhance vibrancy and connectivity.

MMDC welcomes 11 new businesses to the District in 2023

2023 was a banner year for new businesses in the Medical District, learn more about each business below.

Public Space Proposal Funds New Sidewalk Repairs 

Through the Public Space Proposal Fund, MMDC completed two significant sidewalk repairs in the Uptown and Madison Heights neighborhoods this fall.

LOCAL BUSINESSES
WITH BIG IMPACT
LOCAL BUSINESSES
WITH BIG IMPACT
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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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French Truck Coffee ready to open third Memphis location

French Truck Coffee will open its third location in the Memphis area at 732 Madison Ave. on Nov. 10.

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Muggin Coffeehouse opens second location in the Medical District

Muggin Coffeehouse is now officially open in Uptown Memphis for your daily dose in the District!


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MEET OUR
AMBASSADORS

Medical District Ambassadors focus on keeping the District clean and inviting. They are approachable and welcoming for visitors, employees, students and residents. Ambassadors can help with directions or offer suggestions for places to eat and visit in the District. They also ensure that the District is free of weeds, litter, and graffiti.

Pieces of graffiti removed
Trash cans emptied
Hospitality interactions