Midtown Memphis Neighborhood Guide

Why guests love it

A walkable, easy Midtown life

Everything that makes Midtown the most-loved part of Memphis is within reach — without trading away the quiet of a residential block.

Walk everywhere

Coffee, dinner, and the hospital all on foot from the front door.

Arts & music

Theaters, galleries, and live music a few blocks away.

Green space

Overton Park's old-growth forest and trails minutes away.

Real food scene

Two of Memphis's best dining districts on either side.

Things to do

Attractions nearby

A few of our guests' favorites — with the full list of parks, museums, music, and districts below.

5-min walk

Overton Park

342 acres of old-growth forest, trails, a golf course, and the open Greensward.

2 mi · 7 min

Sun Studio

The birthplace of rock 'n' roll — where Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded.

3.5 mi · 10 min

FedExForum

Home of the Memphis Grizzlies and big-name concerts, downtown.

More to explore

Everything else within reach — walkable Midtown districts, parks, music, and Memphis landmarks across town.

Museums & culture

National Civil Rights MuseumAt the Lorraine Motel4 mi · 11 min

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul MuseumSmithsonian music history3.5 mi · 10 min

Brooks Museum of ArtThe South's oldest art museum10-min walk

Edge Motor MuseumClassic American sports cars2 mi · 7 min

Children's Museum of MemphisHands-on family fun2.5 mi · 8 min

Fire Museum of MemphisIn a historic firehouse3.5 mi · 10 min

Music & nightlife

Beale StreetHistoric home of the blues3.2 mi · 9 min

Levitt ShellOpen-air concerts in Overton Park10-min walk

Minglewood HallMidtown concert venue1.5 mi · 5 min

Opera MemphisThe city's resident opera companyAround town

Parks & outdoors

Memphis ZooTop-ranked, in Overton Park1 mi · 4 min

Tom Lee ParkMississippi riverfront park4 mi · 11 min

Shelby Farms ParkHuge urban park & trails8 mi · 15 min

Memphis Botanic Garden96 acres of themed gardens5 mi · 12 min

Districts & shopping

Overton SquareTheaters, live music & dining1.4 mi · 4 min

Cooper-YoungIndie shops & restaurants1.5 mi · 6 min

Crosstown ConcourseArts, food & fitness hub1.5 mi · 5 min

Landmarks & sports

GracelandElvis Presley's mansion9 mi · 15 min

AutoZone ParkRedbirds baseball, downtown3 mi · 9 min

Bass Pro Shops at the PyramidMegastore inside the Pyramid4 mi · 11 min

Where to eat

Restaurants around the corner

You're flanked by two of the city's best food districts. A few favorites to start — there are dozens more.

Cooper-Young

Walking distance

The Beauty ShopNew American in a converted retro salon

FawnSeasonal small plates on Cooper St

Soul Fish CafeSouthern plates and famous catfish

Young Avenue DeliSandwiches, cold beer, and live music

Overton Square

Minutes away

Lafayette's Music RoomLive music and Southern comfort food

BabaluTacos, tapas, and guacamole made tableside

RobataRamen, yakitori, and sushi

Huey's MidtownLegendary Memphis burgers since 1970

Bayou Bar & GrillCajun and Creole on the patio

More food & drink

A bigger taste of the neighborhood — Midtown staples plus Memphis favorites a short drive away.

Italian & pizza

Tamboli'sHouse-made pasta & pizza

Fino'sItalian deli & sandwiches

Bari RistoranteItalian, Overton Square

Memphis Pizza CafeLocal pizza favorite

Global flavors

Crazy NoodleKorean noodles, Cooper-Young

Flame RamenRamen bar

Frida'sMexican, Cooper-Young

Saltwater CrabCajun seafood boil

Stick'emSkewers & rice bowls

Southern & barbecue

Gus's Fried ChickenWorld-famous hot fried chicken

The Bar-B-Q ShopMidtown barbecue institution

Bryant's BreakfastClassic Memphis breakfast

Bars & burgers

Slider InnSliders & a big patio

Celtic CrossingIrish pub, Cooper-Young

Flip SidePinball bar & burgers

Bosco'sBrewpub & wood-fired pizza

Downtown & steakhouses

SOB (South of Beale)Gastropub downtown

Brass DoorIrish pub downtown

FlightTasting flights, fine dining

Texas de BrazilBrazilian steakhouse

Folk's FollyPrime steakhouse

Groceries & wine

Whole Foods MarketGrocery, Poplar Ave

Trader Joe'sGrocery, East Memphis

Buster's Liquors & WinesWine & spirits superstore

Plus coffee roasters, breweries, and Memphis barbecue all within a short drive. Book a stay →

Schools & campuses

Close to campus

A practical home base for students, faculty, and travel clinicians — most major campuses are a walk or short drive away.

UT Health Science CenterUTHSC — medicine, dentistry, nursing & pharmacy1.5 mi · 5 min

Southern College of OptometrySCO — Madison Ave, medical district0.9 mi · 4 min

University of MemphisMain campus & law school4.5 mi · 10 min

Rhodes CollegeLiberal arts, North Parkway1.9 mi · 5 min

Christian Brothers UniversityCBU — East Parkway2.5 mi · 6 min

Southwest Tennessee CCUnion Avenue campus2.2 mi · 7 min

Baptist Health Sciences UniversityMedical district1.8 mi · 5 min

LeMoyne-Owen CollegeHistoric HBCU, South Memphis3.3 mi · 11 min

Free download

The Midtown & Medical District Guide

A local's cheat-sheet to the neighborhood around our block — what's walkable, where to eat, and how to get around. We'll email it over and keep you posted on openings.

What's walking distance in the medical district & campuses
Cooper-Young & Overton Square food picks
Parking, the trolley & getting around town

Midtown, at your doorstep.