Explore the White Station neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee

Photo of crystal shrine grotto, a man-made cave filled with crystals

Located 30 minutes from the St. Jude campus, White Station is a neighborhood with unique character and a diverse community. You’ll find a growing art community here, along with a variety of restaurants to satisfy every palate. White Station also has some of the best elementary and high schools in the city.

White Station is a quirky suburban escape bordered to its north by the beautifully landscaped Memorial Park Cemetery that features the Crystal Shrine Grotto, the only man-made crystal cave in the world, while its southern border is defined by the shopping on Poplar Avenue. Along this main stretch of road, you’ll find Whole Foods, the Fresh Market, and Nordstrom Rack, along with local favorites, Fox Ridge Pizza Bar and Grill and Novel, a combination cafe and bookstore featuring books by local authors. But one of White Station’s most popular features is its high-ranking schools, drawing families to submit transfers and add their names to growing waitlists. U.S. News and World Report ranked White Station High School 25th in Tennessee high schools, while White Station Elementary was ranked 6th in Memphis Shelby County Elementary Schools.

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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

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Germantown

Is Memphis a nice place to live?

We’re growing and expanding all the time, but we still have a small-town feel.

Alex Switzer

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What can my kids get involved with after-school and on weekends?

There are lots of different options for extracurricular activities. Both of my kids played tennis just a few minutes from my house.

Mondira Kundu

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East Memphis

What’s the weather like in Memphis?

For gardeners, Memphis is a great place. You can grow basically anything—even into the fall and the early winter.

Amanda Green

Instructor

Midtown

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