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Chickasaw Gardens

Shelby County · Historic/Upscale

Chickasaw Gardens

A 1922 privately-developed lakeside enclave — gated boulevards, Chickasaw Gardens Lake, and some of Memphis's most architecturally distinguished homes.

Chickasaw Gardens Lake Planned community 1922 Gated entrances Architectural variety

Quick Facts

ZIP38111
CategoryHistoric/Upscale
Platted1922
Main CorridorChickasaw Gardens Blvd / Belvedere Blvd
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability30/100
Commute15 minutes
InterstateI-240, 5 minutes
VibePrivate, historically prestigious, architecturally distinctive
Best ForExecutives, affluent families, architecture enthusiasts

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Location

Chickasaw Gardens is an enclosed planned community east of Midtown, centered on Chickasaw Gardens Lake. Its winding internal roads are accessed off Belvedere Boulevard and East Parkway South. The community is a short drive to Midtown and East Memphis commercial amenities.

Open Chickasaw Gardens in Google Maps →35.1450° N, 89.9930° W · ZIP 38111

Character

One of the most prestigious residential addresses in Memphis, Chickasaw Gardens is characterized by architectural diversity — no two homes are identical — and a private, established character. The lake provides a scenic centerpiece. The community is served by its own private security patrol.

History

Developed starting in 1922 on former Chickasaw Country Club land, the neighborhood was marketed to Memphis's business elite as a private residential park. It survived the mid-20th-century decline of many inner-city neighborhoods through its private governance structure and deed restrictions.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Chickasaw Gardens zone elementary (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
MSCS — zone middle (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
White Station 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

  • East Memphis Poplar Ave corridor — Full retail and dining (3 mi)
  • Midtown / Cooper-Young — Independent restaurants (3 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Methodist University Hospital Hospital (2.5 mi)
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