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Central Gardens

Shelby County · Historic/Upscale

Central Gardens

Memphis's premier historic residential neighborhood — Tudor Revivals, Georgian Colonials, and Arts and Crafts homes on tree-lined boulevards south of Poplar.

Historic architecture National Register status Large estate lots Tree-canopied boulevards

Quick Facts

ZIP38104
CategoryHistoric/Upscale
Platted1910
Main CorridorCentral Ave / McLean Blvd / Belvedere Blvd
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability50/100
Commute15 minutes
InterstateI-240, 8 minutes
VibeEstablished historic preservation, upper-middle-class residential stability
Best ForFamilies, professionals seeking historic architecture, preservation enthusiasts

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Location

Central Gardens is bounded by Poplar Avenue to the north, McLean Boulevard to the west, Central Avenue to the south, and East Parkway to the east. The neighborhood is a short walk from Cooper-Young commercial amenities and Overton Park.

Open Central Gardens in Google Maps →35.1350° N, 90.0100° W · ZIP 38104

Character

Central Gardens is one of Memphis's most architecturally cohesive and well-maintained historic districts. The Central Gardens Association is an active neighborhood organization that enforces deed restrictions and coordinates events. Homes range from smaller craftsman cottages to large estate-sized lots with Tudor Revival and Georgian Colonial mansions.

History

Developed between roughly 1910 and 1940, Central Gardens was the premier address for Memphis's professional and business class during that period. The neighborhood survived urban flight and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which has supported preservation and rehabilitation.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Central Gardens zone elementary (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
MSCS — zone middle (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
Central High School
Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Cooper-Young — Independent restaurants and bars (0.5 mi)
  • Poplar Avenue corridor — Mixed retail and dining (0.3 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Methodist University Hospital Hospital (1.5 mi)
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