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Cooper-Young

Shelby County · Historic/Entertainment

Cooper-Young

Memphis's walkable bohemian village — craft beer, independent restaurants, bookshops, and bungalows at Cooper and Young.

Independent restaurants Craft beer scene Cooper-Young Festival Bookstore Row Bungalow architecture

Quick Facts

ZIP38104
CategoryHistoric/Entertainment
Platted1900
Main CorridorCooper Street / Young Avenue
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability75/100
Commute12 minutes
InterstateI-240, 5 minutes
VibeBohemian, walkable, progressive, locally-owned everything
Best ForYoung professionals, artists, foodies, bike commuters

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Location

Cooper-Young is bounded roughly by Central Avenue to the north, Southern Avenue to the south, East Parkway to the east, and Rozelle Street to the west — a roughly 70-block district within Midtown. The commercial core is concentrated within two blocks of the Cooper/Young intersection.

Open Cooper-Young in Google Maps →35.1320° N, 90.0070° W · ZIP 38104

Character

The neighborhood has a progressive, locally-owned character with a high concentration of independent restaurants, bars, used bookstores, vintage clothing stores, and boutiques. Monthly events like the Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market draw residents throughout the year. The annual Cooper-Young Festival (September) is one of Memphis's largest street festivals.

History

The area developed as a working-class streetcar suburb in the early 20th century, declined mid-century, and was revitalized beginning in the 1970s by artists and young professionals drawn by low rents and walkable character. Today it is one of the most sought-after addresses in Memphis.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Cooper-Young zone elementary (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
MSCS — zone middle (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
East 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 intersection — The Beauty Shop, Young Avenue Deli, V&E Sausages, Otherlands Coffee (on-site)
  • Young Avenue corridor — Bars, live music, independent retail (within neighborhood)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Methodist University Hospital Hospital (1.5 mi)
  • Multiple urgent care and primary care options on Poplar Ave Clinic (0.5 mi)
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