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Whitehaven

Shelby County · Suburban/Residential

Whitehaven

South Memphis suburb home to Graceland — Elvis Presley's iconic estate draws 600,000+ visitors annually to this predominantly Black middle-class neighborhood.

Graceland (Elvis Presley estate) Elvis Presley Blvd corridor Music tourism Mid-century residential stability

Quick Facts

ZIP38116
CategorySuburban/Residential
Platted1950
Main CorridorElvis Presley Blvd / US-51 South
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability25/100
Commute20 minutes
InterstateI-55, 5 minutes
VibeSuburban residential, music tourism adjacency, mid-century stable
Best ForFamilies, buyers seeking affordable suburban housing near south Memphis

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Location

Whitehaven is in the southern portion of Memphis, bounded by Brooks Road / I-55 to the north, the Shelby County line to the south, Winchester Road to the east, and the western Memphis city limits. Elvis Presley Boulevard (US-51) is the main commercial spine.

Open Whitehaven in Google Maps →35.0320° N, 90.0130° W · ZIP 38116

Character

Whitehaven is a predominantly African American middle-class neighborhood with a stable residential character. Graceland, the estate of Elvis Presley at 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd, occupies a significant portion of the Elvis Presley Boulevard commercial corridor and generates substantial tourism activity. Hotels, restaurants, and gift shops cluster near Graceland.

History

Whitehaven was an independent municipality annexed by Memphis in 1969. Elvis Presley purchased Graceland in 1957 for $102,500; it became one of the most-visited private residences in the United States after his death in 1977. Priscilla Presley opened Graceland to tours in 1982.

Schools

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

  • Elvis Presley Blvd corridor — Tourist hotels, restaurants, Graceland gift shops (within neighborhood)
  • Brooks Road commercial — Big box retail and fast food (1 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Regional One Health South Campus Hospital (3 mi)
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