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