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East Memphis

Photo of Footbridge in Memphis Botanic Garden
A footbridge in Memphis Botanic Garden.

East of Midtown and stretching to Germantown, East Memphis is known for boutique, upscale shopping, leafy neighborhoods and an outstanding array of inspired dining options. The Memphis Botanic Garden is a short walk away, as is the Memphis Museum of Science and History and the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Families flock to East Memphis for its amenities, commuter-friendly convenience and suburban-esque open spaces. Golf courses and country clubs are in good supply, and the Shelby Farms Greenline hiking and cycling trail cuts through the area. High-end shopping abounds, from grocery stores to fashion boutiques. Whole Foods and Sprouts Farmers Market have outposts here, and Laurelwood Shopping Center draws crowds to browse a selection of local specialty shops like Novel. Bookstore and Babcock Gifts alongside upmarket chains including Talbot’s and J McLaughlin. Foodies head here to savor an array of trendy bistros, white-tablecloth stalwarts and buzzy, chef-driven spots.

Photo of Footbridge in Memphis Botanic Garden
A footbridge in Memphis Botanic Garden.

The size of Memphis is an advantage because you get to know more people. It’s a tight-knit community and things are more accessible here than they are in bigger cities.

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East Memphis

Parks/

Gardens

Memphis Botanic Garden entrance sign.

The stunning 96-acre property boasts 30 specialty gardens. Special programs and exhibits, including this year’s Wonderland-inspired “Alice’s Adventures at the Garden” offers up Insta-perfect family fun for adults and children.  Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Tobey Skate Park with a skateboarder at golden hour sunset in Memphis.

In addition to a dog park and athletic fields where adult-rec teams and little leagues often play, the urban green space features a skate park with areas made for all skill levels. Two large bowls, ramps, rails and stairs offer chances to practice from sunrise to sunset. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

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Close up of a basket ball going through a hoop.

Coming Fall 2022 to the area adjacent to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the facility will feature indoor hardcourts for basketball and volleyball, as well as adaptable areas for wrestling, gymnastics and cheerleading. The complex will also include outdoor turf fields. Photo by Markus Spiske | Pexels

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Bicyclist crossing a bridge on the Wolf River Greenway trail in Memphis.

The protected green space along the Wolf River includes a paved pathway for walking and cycling that’s currently under construction and will eventually extend 36 miles from Mud Island to Shelby County’s suburbs. Current access points include the Shady Grove trailhead on Humphreys Boulevard. Photo by Ryan Hall

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Young girl playing softball with her hand in a baseball glove.

The nearly five-acre park packs a lot of activity into a small space: here you’ll find a playground, a half-mile paved walking trail and softball field, plus six lighted basketball courts and an on-site community center. Photo by Pixabay | Pexels

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Memphis Botanic Garden entrance sign.

The stunning 96-acre property boasts 30 specialty gardens. Special programs and exhibits, including this year’s Wonderland-inspired “Alice’s Adventures at the Garden” offers up Insta-perfect family fun for adults and children.  Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Dig into it
Tobey Skate Park with a skateboarder at golden hour sunset in Memphis.

In addition to a dog park and athletic fields where adult-rec teams and little leagues often play, the urban green space features a skate park with areas made for all skill levels. Two large bowls, ramps, rails and stairs offer chances to practice from sunrise to sunset. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

Visit website
Close up of a basket ball going through a hoop.

Coming Fall 2022 to the area adjacent to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the facility will feature indoor hardcourts for basketball and volleyball, as well as adaptable areas for wrestling, gymnastics and cheerleading. The complex will also include outdoor turf fields. Photo by Markus Spiske | Pexels

Find out more
Bicyclist crossing a bridge on the Wolf River Greenway trail in Memphis.

The protected green space along the Wolf River includes a paved pathway for walking and cycling that’s currently under construction and will eventually extend 36 miles from Mud Island to Shelby County’s suburbs. Current access points include the Shady Grove trailhead on Humphreys Boulevard. Photo by Ryan Hall

Learn more
Young girl playing softball with her hand in a baseball glove.

The nearly five-acre park packs a lot of activity into a small space: here you’ll find a playground, a half-mile paved walking trail and softball field, plus six lighted basketball courts and an on-site community center. Photo by Pixabay | Pexels

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Restaurants

Closeup of oysters on a plate.

The unassuming seafood house first opened in 1973 and offers a consistent menu of favorites, including Louisiana redfish, etouffee salmon cakes and other New Orleans-inspired dishes. Photo by Chuttersnap | Unsplash

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Closeup of ovenfired pizza on a tray in front of the oven.

Advertising Italian cooking with Southern roots, Hog & Hominy serves up pizza, pasta and Sunday brunch. Vice & Virtue coffee and inspired craft cocktails round out the menu. Photo by Nik Owens | Unsplash

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Plated meal of eggs, grits and a biscuit at Brother Juniper's restaurant in Memphis.

The diner opens early and is a local favorite at breakfast time with a menu featuring more than a dozen specialty omelets along with cereals and egg sandwiches. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Two plated dishes at Magnolia and May Restaurant in Memphis.

Dubbed a “country brasserie”, Magnolia & May serves up a seasonal and fresh menu of salads and light entrees, as well as heartier dishes like Low Country shrimp and grits. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Closeup of steak being sliced with a knife on a cuttingboard.

Attentive service and fine cuts of meat are the signatures at Folk’s Folly. Weekly specials and an extensive wine list have made this a go-to spot for special occasions and date nights since the 1970s. Photo by Emerson Vieria | Unsplash

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Closeup of oysters on a plate.

The unassuming seafood house first opened in 1973 and offers a consistent menu of favorites, including Louisiana redfish, etouffee salmon cakes and other New Orleans-inspired dishes. Photo by Chuttersnap | Unsplash

Find out more
Closeup of ovenfired pizza on a tray in front of the oven.

Advertising Italian cooking with Southern roots, Hog & Hominy serves up pizza, pasta and Sunday brunch. Vice & Virtue coffee and inspired craft cocktails round out the menu. Photo by Nik Owens | Unsplash

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Plated meal of eggs, grits and a biscuit at Brother Juniper's restaurant in Memphis.

The diner opens early and is a local favorite at breakfast time with a menu featuring more than a dozen specialty omelets along with cereals and egg sandwiches. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Visit website
Two plated dishes at Magnolia and May Restaurant in Memphis.

Dubbed a “country brasserie”, Magnolia & May serves up a seasonal and fresh menu of salads and light entrees, as well as heartier dishes like Low Country shrimp and grits. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Learn more
Closeup of steak being sliced with a knife on a cuttingboard.

Attentive service and fine cuts of meat are the signatures at Folk’s Folly. Weekly specials and an extensive wine list have made this a go-to spot for special occasions and date nights since the 1970s. Photo by Emerson Vieria | Unsplash

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Arts/Culture

Experiences

Memphis Children's Museum colorful exterior water feature built for children to play.

Incorporated in 1987, the nonprofit museum fosters child development through exhibitions and programs that encourage play and hands-on learning. Exhibits include Engine House 18, a kid-sized firehouse, and H2Oh! Splash Park. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

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Brick building exterior building of Memphis Pink Palace and Planetarium at the Memphis Museum of Science and History.

A planetarium and giant-screen theater are two of the main draws at this museum, but other attractions include the Lichterman Nature Center and displays of prehistoric creatures that roamed the Mid-South millions of years ago. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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An ancient Egyptian gallery and African art displays make the Art Museum at the University of Memphis well worth a visit. Limited-run special exhibitions are also on view. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

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Crystal Shrine Grotto exterior pond and stone structures.

Famed for its quirky forms, this concrete and quartz crystal cavern was built in the middle of Memphis’s Memorial Park Cemetery. The grotto is the work of artist Dionicio Rodriguez. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

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Modern metal sculpture in front of Theatre Memphis building.

Theatre Memphis has been putting on stage productions since 1925 and is one of the oldest community theaters in the country. The 2022-23 season features Arsenic and Old Lace, Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Memphis Children's Museum colorful exterior water feature built for children to play.

Incorporated in 1987, the nonprofit museum fosters child development through exhibitions and programs that encourage play and hands-on learning. Exhibits include Engine House 18, a kid-sized firehouse, and H2Oh! Splash Park. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

Visit website
Brick building exterior building of Memphis Pink Palace and Planetarium at the Memphis Museum of Science and History.

A planetarium and giant-screen theater are two of the main draws at this museum, but other attractions include the Lichterman Nature Center and displays of prehistoric creatures that roamed the Mid-South millions of years ago. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit website

An ancient Egyptian gallery and African art displays make the Art Museum at the University of Memphis well worth a visit. Limited-run special exhibitions are also on view. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

Find out more
Crystal Shrine Grotto exterior pond and stone structures.

Famed for its quirky forms, this concrete and quartz crystal cavern was built in the middle of Memphis’s Memorial Park Cemetery. The grotto is the work of artist Dionicio Rodriguez. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

Learn more
Modern metal sculpture in front of Theatre Memphis building.

Theatre Memphis has been putting on stage productions since 1925 and is one of the oldest community theaters in the country. The 2022-23 season features Arsenic and Old Lace, Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit website