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Cordova

Shelby County · Suburban/Upscale

Cordova

Memphis's fastest-growing eastern suburb — new construction, top-rated schools, Shelby Farms Park access, and Germantown Parkway commercial amenities.

Shelby Farms Park access Top-rated MSCS schools New construction Germantown Pkwy commercial corridor

Quick Facts

ZIP38018, 38016
CategorySuburban/Upscale
Platted1985
Main CorridorGermantown Pkwy / Macon Rd / Cordova Rd
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability22/100
Commute35 minutes
InterstateI-40, 5 minutes
VibeAffluent new suburban, family-focused, park-adjacent
Best ForFamilies prioritizing schools and new construction, suburban lifestyle seekers

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Location

Cordova occupies the eastern portion of Memphis city limits, bounded roughly by Germantown's western boundary to the east, Shelby Farms Park to the north, and Winchester Road to the south. Germantown Parkway is the primary north-south commercial spine. I-40 provides direct downtown access in approximately 35 minutes.

Open Cordova in Google Maps →35.1540° N, 89.7840° W · ZIP 38018, 38016

Character

Cordova has a family-oriented new-suburban character with planned subdivisions, cul-de-sacs, and significant new construction. The Germantown Parkway commercial corridor offers Costco, major grocery chains, restaurants, and retail. Top-rated elementary schools within MSCS attract families who want city addresses with suburban-quality education.

History

Cordova developed rapidly from the 1980s onward as eastward suburban migration from Memphis proper accelerated. The completion of Germantown Parkway as a major commercial corridor in the 1990s cemented Cordova as the premier growth area within Memphis city limits.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Cordova zone elementary (among highest-rated in MSCS)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
Cordova Middle School
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
Cordova 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

  • Germantown Pkwy corridor — Costco, major grocery, chain and independent restaurants (within neighborhood)
  • Wolfchase Galleria area — Major mall, cinemas, dining (3 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville (adjacent) Hospital (5 mi)
  • Multiple urgent care clinics on Germantown Pkwy Clinic (within neighborhood)
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