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The City of Memphis is made up of about 600,000 people and divided into three areas: Downtown, Midtown and East Memphis. The Memphis metro area encompasses over 1 million people including Memphis and its suburbs; West Memphis and other small cities in Arkansas, and parts of North Mississippi.
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How big is Memphis?
We’re growing and expanding all the time, but we still have a small-town feel.
Alex Switzer
Sous Chef Manager
Sherwood Forest
I love music and the free concerts at Overton Park; when I’m there, I feel a sense of belonging—families hanging out together and kids running around.
Chenchen Sun
Project Coordinator
Germantown
There are lots of different options for extracurricular activities. Both of my kids played tennis just a few minutes from my house.
Mondira Kundu
Member
East Memphis