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image of Collierville Town Hall w/tulips
Photo courtesy Town of Collierville

The suburbs of Memphis are nestled in Shelby County, and offer a wide variety of lifestyles for young families, empty nesters and single professionals alike, from the farmer's markets and small-town charm of Germantown to upscale and walkable waterfront living in Lakeland.

The Memphis suburbs are a great choice for those who want plenty of open spaces and green grass right in their backyards, but also quick access to the city’s distinctive arts scene, culture and nightlife. In fact, the average one-way commute from Shelby County to Downtown Memphis clocks in at less than 30 minutes. Many St. Jude colleagues have planted roots in suburbs across the region—Cordova, directly east of the city, Collierville and Germantown to the southeast and Lakeland in the northeast, as well as Bartlett and Millington to the north. Interstates and beltways take commuters by car into the city, while buses, bike routes, and rideshares offer alternative transportation.

image of Collierville Town Hall w/tulips
Photo courtesy Town of Collierville

There’s diversity, lots of places to eat, recreational activities and of course the distinct cultural attractions here. When you’re out and about in Memphis, there’s always an opportunity to connect with friends and meet new people.

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Teresa Franklin

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Collierville

Parks/

Gardens

Bobby Lanier Farm Park goats walking toward camera.

The 10-acre facility in Germantown serves as an education and demonstration center for agriculture. A community garden program allows members to plant and maintain organic gardens, then share in the harvest. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

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Viewing platform at Robbins Halle Park overlooking trees.

Located in Collierville, the nearly 100-acre greenspace features shaded walking trails and an observation deck that overlooks Wolf River wetlands. A future trail will connect the Wolf River Wildlife Corridor and the Collierville Greenbelt system. Photo by Ryan Hall.

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boy fishing in lake

The 65-acre park in Lakeland features a fishing lake, wooded hiking and biking trails, a recreation pavilion and an events stage.

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Located in Cordova, the 48-acre park features a 1.5-mile walking trail, outdoor tennis courts, recreation fields, a children’s playground and pavilion. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Sunlight speckles through the autumn leaves of a tree.

The 55-acre park contains five lighted baseball fields, a batting cage, two lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, a three-acre lake and areas for picnics and grilling. Photo © 2018 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; all rights reserved.

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photo of playground equipment

At 10 acres, this park is equipped with two lighted tennis courts, a 1/3-mile walking trail, picnic areas, a playground, and the Burloe Bike Trail, an 8/10-mile trail suitable for both bicycle and pedestrian traffic. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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With 16 acres, this park is equipped to accommodate family gatherings and birthday parties. It has a fitness trail, a lighted baseball and softball field, two lighted tennis courts, a playground, a pavilion, a picnic area, restrooms, and a concession building. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of a man playing baseball

Located on 72 acres of land, this 5000-seat stadium hosts both baseball games and rodeos. Upper Deck Sports recently purchased USA Stadium from the City of Millington, and has invested over six million dollars in renovations and construction. The complex now has two natural fields, as well as five turf fields, with plans for more renovations in the future. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Bench along the river during autumn

This picturesque state park borders the mighty Mississippi River and features mature bald cypress and tupelo swamp, as well as large oaks, American beech, hickory and sweet gum. Whether you’re here for bird watching, boating, fishing, or hiking, there’s something for everyone. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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Bobby Lanier Farm Park goats walking toward camera.

The 10-acre facility in Germantown serves as an education and demonstration center for agriculture. A community garden program allows members to plant and maintain organic gardens, then share in the harvest. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht

Visit website
Viewing platform at Robbins Halle Park overlooking trees.

Located in Collierville, the nearly 100-acre greenspace features shaded walking trails and an observation deck that overlooks Wolf River wetlands. A future trail will connect the Wolf River Wildlife Corridor and the Collierville Greenbelt system. Photo by Ryan Hall.

Find out more
boy fishing in lake

The 65-acre park in Lakeland features a fishing lake, wooded hiking and biking trails, a recreation pavilion and an events stage.

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Located in Cordova, the 48-acre park features a 1.5-mile walking trail, outdoor tennis courts, recreation fields, a children’s playground and pavilion. Photo © 2021 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Sunlight speckles through the autumn leaves of a tree.

The 55-acre park contains five lighted baseball fields, a batting cage, two lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, a three-acre lake and areas for picnics and grilling. Photo © 2018 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; all rights reserved.

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photo of playground equipment

At 10 acres, this park is equipped with two lighted tennis courts, a 1/3-mile walking trail, picnic areas, a playground, and the Burloe Bike Trail, an 8/10-mile trail suitable for both bicycle and pedestrian traffic. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of playground equipment

With 16 acres, this park is equipped to accommodate family gatherings and birthday parties. It has a fitness trail, a lighted baseball and softball field, two lighted tennis courts, a playground, a pavilion, a picnic area, restrooms, and a concession building. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of a man playing baseball

Located on 72 acres of land, this 5000-seat stadium hosts both baseball games and rodeos. Upper Deck Sports recently purchased USA Stadium from the City of Millington, and has invested over six million dollars in renovations and construction. The complex now has two natural fields, as well as five turf fields, with plans for more renovations in the future. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Explore
Bench along the river during autumn

This picturesque state park borders the mighty Mississippi River and features mature bald cypress and tupelo swamp, as well as large oaks, American beech, hickory and sweet gum. Whether you’re here for bird watching, boating, fishing, or hiking, there’s something for everyone. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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Restaurants

Exterior restaurant of One & Only BBQ.

One & Only BBQ has five area locations, including one at Timber Creek Drive in Cordova. Beef brisket, pork shoulder and smoked turkey breast are favorites from the dinner menu.  Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht.

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Vanilla milkshake with cherry on top and a spoon.

Southern style cooking is on the menu at the Silver Caboose, a family-owned eatery serving up savory entrees including turnip greens with hot ham and a side of cornbread. Photo by Trevor Buntin | Unsplash.

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Close up of plated oysters with lemon wedges.

Moondance serves up standout seafood starters (think chargrilled oysters and marinated ahi tuna), signature salads, savory steaks and Southern-style entrees including pan seared blackened redfish with wild rice and etouffee sauce. Photo by Yukiko Kanada | Unsplash.

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Close up of plated taquitos with green chile sauce, crema and pickled red onions.

Classics like tacos and burritos are on offer at this Lakeland eatery, along with more inventive dishes like Pollo Norteno, grilled chicken breast and shrimp served with sauteed onions and pineapple. Photo byDaniel Lloyd Blunk Fernandez | Unsplash.

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Known for its slow cooked, Memphis-style barbecue, this local favorite offers up sandwiches and platters of the good stuff served with a side of deviled eggs. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht.

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Plated Mexican street corn with lime wedges.

Tacos of all types are on offer here, along with other local favorites like tamales and Mexican street corn, topped with cotija cheese, mayonnaise, red pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.  Photo by Daniela Velarde | Pexels.

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Image of exterior of restaurant

Famous for their pulled pork, brisket and bologna sandwich, this barbecue establishment was opened in 2008 by Larry, a BBQ Grand Champion whose legacy has been lovingly carried on by his wife and daughter. Everything is cooked to order. For lunch, expect nothing less than delicious homemade rolls and entertaining service. And for dinner, there’s fried catfish, steakburgers, and their mouthwatering, certified Angus Beef Steaks. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of the exterior of Gus's Fried Chicken

The first Gus’s Fried Chicken, opened in 1973, was originally called Maggie’s Short Orders and featured a piece of fried chicken between two slices of white bread. An original combination so delicious, Gus has had to open restaurants across 14 states to accommodate demand. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Exterior of Shelby Forest General Store

This old-school, “real-deal Mom-and-Pop” general store serves up your classic hot-off-the-grill fare, featuring items like cheeseburgers, patty melts, and jalapeno poppers. But the real draw is the sense of nostalgia one experiences, entering the general store with its covered porch and black vinyl stools at the wraparound counter. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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image of bbq sandwich

Serving mouthwatering hickory smoked BBQ, Smokin D’s is part diner and part homage to motorsports, featuring red vinyl booths, black-and-white checkered floors and tablecloths, and a row of spare tires decorating the perimeter of the restaurant. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Exterior restaurant of One & Only BBQ.

One & Only BBQ has five area locations, including one at Timber Creek Drive in Cordova. Beef brisket, pork shoulder and smoked turkey breast are favorites from the dinner menu.  Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht.

Visit website
Vanilla milkshake with cherry on top and a spoon.

Southern style cooking is on the menu at the Silver Caboose, a family-owned eatery serving up savory entrees including turnip greens with hot ham and a side of cornbread. Photo by Trevor Buntin | Unsplash.

Find out more
Close up of plated oysters with lemon wedges.

Moondance serves up standout seafood starters (think chargrilled oysters and marinated ahi tuna), signature salads, savory steaks and Southern-style entrees including pan seared blackened redfish with wild rice and etouffee sauce. Photo by Yukiko Kanada | Unsplash.

Learn more
Close up of plated taquitos with green chile sauce, crema and pickled red onions.

Classics like tacos and burritos are on offer at this Lakeland eatery, along with more inventive dishes like Pollo Norteno, grilled chicken breast and shrimp served with sauteed onions and pineapple. Photo byDaniel Lloyd Blunk Fernandez | Unsplash.

Visit website

Known for its slow cooked, Memphis-style barbecue, this local favorite offers up sandwiches and platters of the good stuff served with a side of deviled eggs. Photo © Karen Pulfer Focht.

Visit website
Plated Mexican street corn with lime wedges.

Tacos of all types are on offer here, along with other local favorites like tamales and Mexican street corn, topped with cotija cheese, mayonnaise, red pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.  Photo by Daniela Velarde | Pexels.

Find out more
Image of exterior of restaurant

Famous for their pulled pork, brisket and bologna sandwich, this barbecue establishment was opened in 2008 by Larry, a BBQ Grand Champion whose legacy has been lovingly carried on by his wife and daughter. Everything is cooked to order. For lunch, expect nothing less than delicious homemade rolls and entertaining service. And for dinner, there’s fried catfish, steakburgers, and their mouthwatering, certified Angus Beef Steaks. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of the exterior of Gus's Fried Chicken

The first Gus’s Fried Chicken, opened in 1973, was originally called Maggie’s Short Orders and featured a piece of fried chicken between two slices of white bread. An original combination so delicious, Gus has had to open restaurants across 14 states to accommodate demand. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit Website
Exterior of Shelby Forest General Store

This old-school, “real-deal Mom-and-Pop” general store serves up your classic hot-off-the-grill fare, featuring items like cheeseburgers, patty melts, and jalapeno poppers. But the real draw is the sense of nostalgia one experiences, entering the general store with its covered porch and black vinyl stools at the wraparound counter. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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image of bbq sandwich

Serving mouthwatering hickory smoked BBQ, Smokin D’s is part diner and part homage to motorsports, featuring red vinyl booths, black-and-white checkered floors and tablecloths, and a row of spare tires decorating the perimeter of the restaurant. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Arts/Culture

Experiences

Children perform Martial Arts at an event at the Morton Museum of Collierville History

An old church serves at the site of this Shelby County museum, which curates and displays works by local artists as well as exhibitions of historical photographs that chronicle small-town life and regional industry. Photo courtesy of Town of Collierville.

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Long shot of straight railroad tracks surrounded by trees.

Railroad tracks reached Germantown 170 years ago, and today the museum tells the story of local rail history in curatorial detail. The museum is located inside a refurbished depot along the tracks of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Photo © 2020 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of exterior of Bartlett Performing Arts Center

This multipurpose facility hosts a diversity of performances, from Macbeth on the lawn to a Billy Joel Tribute, as well as seasonal performances like the Nutcracker ballet. There are also family-friendly programs to choose from, like Professor Wow’s Funbelievable Science Show. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Image of sign for winery

This family-owned establishment is a boutique-style winery with award-winning wine. Purchase one of their seasonal wines, and enjoy it under the shaded porch while taking in the rolling hills of West Tennessee. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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The productions are mighty at this community theater. Performances have included renditions of Steel Magnolias and The Diary of Anne Frank. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

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Sign of Jones Orchard Markets Jams and Jellies

With over 600 acres, there is no limit to the amount of fresh fruit you can pick while wandering the orchard. But Jones is known for their delicious peaches, for which they have 25 varieties, including elberta, redskin, and Georgia belle. They also grow plums, nectarines, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pears, apples, and pumpkins, to fulfill your jam-making dreams. © 2023 St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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Children perform Martial Arts at an event at the Morton Museum of Collierville History

An old church serves at the site of this Shelby County museum, which curates and displays works by local artists as well as exhibitions of historical photographs that chronicle small-town life and regional industry. Photo courtesy of Town of Collierville.

Find out more
Long shot of straight railroad tracks surrounded by trees.

Railroad tracks reached Germantown 170 years ago, and today the museum tells the story of local rail history in curatorial detail. The museum is located inside a refurbished depot along the tracks of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Photo © 2020 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit website
Image of exterior of Bartlett Performing Arts Center

This multipurpose facility hosts a diversity of performances, from Macbeth on the lawn to a Billy Joel Tribute, as well as seasonal performances like the Nutcracker ballet. There are also family-friendly programs to choose from, like Professor Wow’s Funbelievable Science Show. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit Website
Image of sign for winery

This family-owned establishment is a boutique-style winery with award-winning wine. Purchase one of their seasonal wines, and enjoy it under the shaded porch while taking in the rolling hills of West Tennessee. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit Website
Image of the exterior of a building

The productions are mighty at this community theater. Performances have included renditions of Steel Magnolias and The Diary of Anne Frank. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.

Visit Website
Sign of Jones Orchard Markets Jams and Jellies

With over 600 acres, there is no limit to the amount of fresh fruit you can pick while wandering the orchard. But Jones is known for their delicious peaches, for which they have 25 varieties, including elberta, redskin, and Georgia belle. They also grow plums, nectarines, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pears, apples, and pumpkins, to fulfill your jam-making dreams. © 2023 St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital; all rights reserved

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