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Silhouette of a large tree and shoreline in front of a river at sunset.
The Mississippi River Greenbelt Park at sunset.

Memphis’s proximity to state lines in Arkansas and Mississippi makes the city a short drive away from bedroom communities in Fayette County, TN, Crittenden County, AR and DeSoto County, MS. Heavy highway congestion is rare and commute times from these areas range from 15 to 45 minutes.

Greater Memphis’s exurbs extend into three states—Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas—and offer plenty of space, culture and character to please a variety of lifestyles. Fayette County in Tennessee boasts an abundance of outdoor recreation on the Wolf River and at Ghost River State Natural Area. Crittenden County in Arkansas is home to sprawling farmland, hunting acreage and unspoiled cypress-willow swamps. And DeSoto County in Mississippi is known for its collection of quaint Main Streets, historic sites and blues music heritage in the state’s Delta region.

Silhouette of a large tree and shoreline in front of a river at sunset.
The Mississippi River Greenbelt Park at sunset.

Parks/

Gardens

Elevated wooden walkway through a forest.

Sprawling across more than 2,300 acres in Fayette County, the vast green space encompasses 14 miles of the Wolf River. Surrounding wetlands serve as a protected habitat for nearly two dozen species of endangered freshwater mussels, as well as birds and other wildlife. Photo © 2019 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; all rights reserved.

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Sun shining through orange autumn leaves on a branch above a body of water.

Birding is big at this wildlife refuge located just outside Fayette County. Wintering waterfowl and migratory birds can be spotted resting and feeding throughout the year. In addition to avian species such as blue-winged teal and ruby-crowned kinglets, other wildlife such as beavers, frogs and deer thrive here. Photo courtesy St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Low angle view of a river at sunset with reeds and marsh in the foreground.

The park’s boat launch serves as DeSoto County’s only public access to the Mississippi River. The 41-acre green space also offers fishing spots as well as picnic and grilling areas. Photo by Robert Hoffman | Unsplash.

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Trees growing out of water with green algae floating on top.

The Crittenden County refuge is a protected area for wildlife that’s surrounded by farmland. Migratory waterfowl, neotropical songbirds and other species use the green space as an important resting stop each year. Photo by Jordan Whitfield | Unsplash.

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Aerial view of a park with a pond and several sports fields on a sunny day.

Located in Crittenden County’s West Memphis community, the sports complex boasts a variety of recreational spaces and facilities, including baseball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, fishing areas and gathering spots for picnics and grilling. Photo "West Memphis skyline" by Nick8282 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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Elevated wooden walkway through a forest.

Sprawling across more than 2,300 acres in Fayette County, the vast green space encompasses 14 miles of the Wolf River. Surrounding wetlands serve as a protected habitat for nearly two dozen species of endangered freshwater mussels, as well as birds and other wildlife. Photo © 2019 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; all rights reserved.

Visit website
Sun shining through orange autumn leaves on a branch above a body of water.

Birding is big at this wildlife refuge located just outside Fayette County. Wintering waterfowl and migratory birds can be spotted resting and feeding throughout the year. In addition to avian species such as blue-winged teal and ruby-crowned kinglets, other wildlife such as beavers, frogs and deer thrive here. Photo courtesy St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Find out more
Low angle view of a river at sunset with reeds and marsh in the foreground.

The park’s boat launch serves as DeSoto County’s only public access to the Mississippi River. The 41-acre green space also offers fishing spots as well as picnic and grilling areas. Photo by Robert Hoffman | Unsplash.

Learn more
Trees growing out of water with green algae floating on top.

The Crittenden County refuge is a protected area for wildlife that’s surrounded by farmland. Migratory waterfowl, neotropical songbirds and other species use the green space as an important resting stop each year. Photo by Jordan Whitfield | Unsplash.

Visit website
Aerial view of a park with a pond and several sports fields on a sunny day.

Located in Crittenden County’s West Memphis community, the sports complex boasts a variety of recreational spaces and facilities, including baseball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, fishing areas and gathering spots for picnics and grilling. Photo "West Memphis skyline" by Nick8282 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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Arts/Culture

Experiences

Exterior of the De Soto County Museum, a white brick building.

Housed in an 1870s church, the museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions that tell the story of the region. School programs and volunteer opportunities are also available. Photo "De Soto County Museum Hernando MS 03" by Thomas R Machnitzki is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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Audience watching a performance in a blue room.

The arts center serves as one of the primary homes of the Kudzu Playhouse, a theater group focused on showcasing local talent of all ages. Recent productions have included Descendants: The Musical and The SpongeBob Musical. Photo by Luis Quintero | Pexels.

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Outside of a store with antique furniture and potted flowers.

Open since 2015 in Hernando, MS, the market features an emporium of more than 100 local vendors offering everything from locally sourced antiques to slow-roasted coffee and handcrafted furniture. Photo by Ray Shrewsbury | Unsplash.

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Close up of children watching a performance.

The West Memphis, AR arts center and nonprofit offers arts exhibitions, after-school and weekend classes for kids, a youth theater program, summer camps and more. Photo by Tobit Nazar Nieto Hernandez | Pexels.

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Exterior of the De Soto County Museum, a white brick building.

Housed in an 1870s church, the museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions that tell the story of the region. School programs and volunteer opportunities are also available. Photo "De Soto County Museum Hernando MS 03" by Thomas R Machnitzki is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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Audience watching a performance in a blue room.

The arts center serves as one of the primary homes of the Kudzu Playhouse, a theater group focused on showcasing local talent of all ages. Recent productions have included Descendants: The Musical and The SpongeBob Musical. Photo by Luis Quintero | Pexels.

Learn more
Outside of a store with antique furniture and potted flowers.

Open since 2015 in Hernando, MS, the market features an emporium of more than 100 local vendors offering everything from locally sourced antiques to slow-roasted coffee and handcrafted furniture. Photo by Ray Shrewsbury | Unsplash.

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Close up of children watching a performance.

The West Memphis, AR arts center and nonprofit offers arts exhibitions, after-school and weekend classes for kids, a youth theater program, summer camps and more. Photo by Tobit Nazar Nieto Hernandez | Pexels.

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It’s a tight-knit community and things are more accessible here than they are in bigger cities.

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Is Memphis a nice place to live?
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We’re growing and expanding all the time, but we still have a small-town feel.

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Alex Switzer

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Sherwood Forest

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What is there to do in Memphis?
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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.

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Chenchen Sun

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Germantown

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What can my kids get involved with after-school and on weekends?
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There are lots of different options for extracurricular activities. Both of my kids played tennis just a few minutes from my house.

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Mondira Kundu

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East Memphis

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