What are the best neigborhoods in Memphis?

Where is the good life? For families? Singles?

i will kike to work

It looks like my husband and I will be relocating to Memphis. Probably this summer. Where are the best places to live in and around Memphis? The folks my husband was interviewed by said everything from mid-town to Germantown/Collierville to Lakeland. What are these places like: shopping, culture, crime, etc.? Also what is the Bartlett and Lakeland area like?

All I know about Memphis is that 1) crime is very very high there, just made the list - top 10 highest cities in America for crime and 2) very cheap to live there - the cost of living.
Good Luck.

SuJun in Laramie, Wyoming said: It looks like my husband and I will be relocating to Memphis. Probably this summer. Where are the best places to live in and around Memphis? The folks my husband was interviewed by said everything from mid-town to Germantown/Collierville to Lakeland. What are these places like: shopping, culture, crime, etc.? Also what is the Bartlett and Lakeland area like?

Hi,
Just saw your request posted a couple of months ago. In the event that you are still relocating to the Memphis and have questions, please email me. I will make an effort to answer what questions that you may have.

Hi Relo,

We are indeed moving to Memphis this summer, probably in late July to August. We are moving from a very dry climate to the very humid Memphis, thank goodness. We will be renting this year because we want to look around and because our house may not sell immediately.

I have several question:
Where is the best place to look for housing? My husband will be commuting to the University of Memphis.

Since we do not know when our home will sell, For flexibility, I need temp jobs in Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Web Design, etc. Is there a good temp agency?

We are moving from a very small town and a state whose population is less than Memphis. As a result, I don't even know what other questions to ask. I have never lived in a city this size. What do you think of Memphis? What should this small town person know?

Thank You so much!
SuJun

SuJun in Laramie, Wyoming said: It looks like my husband and I will be relocating to Memphis. Probably this summer. Where are the best places to live in and around Memphis? The folks my husband was interviewed by said everything from mid-town to Germantown/Collierville to Lakeland. What are these places like: shopping, culture, crime, etc.? Also what is the Bartlett and Lakeland area like?

My wife & family are in Collierville. WE located here from Upstate NY 10 years ago and I can say with conviction and honesty, choosing Collierville probably was one of the best choices I could of ever made. The towns dedication to serve their residents is second to none from trash to Fire & Police as well as their 911 system.

We leave Laramie on 7/31 for Memphis. I am so excited to get back to humidity, not so sure about the heat. We are both excited and a bit anxious. We are really energized, however, to explore the greater Memphis area and become familiar with a new culture.

Thank you.

Memphis is beautiful and have a lot of places to have fun clean fun for children, families,single parents. Where ever you go crime is everywhere. When you arrive in Memphis only you can make you happy. Example:Visit Elvis home go down Beale Street take a ride on the Trolly visit Historic places go to shows at the Orphem Threater and lots of eating place my favorit Marlow's on Elvis Presley I hope you enjoy and have fun.

We are here and having a grand time! Thank you everyone.

Why move away from Blacks. Why are they so stupid, Its people really like you that someone would shy away from.

ROj said: Why move away from Blacks. Why are they so stupid, Its people really like you that someone would shy away from.

We moved where it was convenient to my husbands job and shopping. We were able to get a well priced rental home. As per blacks there are several in the neighborhood. It is an issue that is immaterial to me. I like diversity and we are looking for a church that is highly diverse: gender, age, and race/ethnicity. Unfortunately, with very sensitive ears I need a church with music that is not loud. Loud music gives me a severe migraine. A softer volume may mean it is not diverse.

Memphis is a filthy GHETTO. The crime here in INSANE. Watch your back. Seriously, the crime is TERRIBLE, and IS caused mostly by violent BLACK THUGS. This is NOT a good city to move to! I can`t WAIT to get out of this GHETTO. Its run-down and filthy. PERIOD. By the way, ELvis fans: THIS is NOT the Memphis ELvis knew!!! Its a filthy VIOLENT hole GHETTO these days!!!!!

Currently Memphis is, depending on the report you read, between the second to eighth worst city in the US. However, most crime is in pockets in the city. If you live in the wrong place, you are in trouble. If you live in an outlying suburb the police presence is better. Part of the problem . . . inadequate number of police. they cannot as many as they need.

SuJun in Laramie, Wyoming said: It looks like my husband and I will be relocating to Memphis. Probably this summer. Where are the best places to live in and around Memphis? The folks my husband was interviewed by said everything from mid-town to Germantown/Collierville to Lakeland. What are these places like: shopping, culture, crime, etc.? Also what is the Bartlett and Lakeland area like?

Your best areas are without question Collierville and Germantown. These two have the lowest crime rates, best public schools and great shopping. No other area in Shelby county is better. I have lived in this area for over 40 years. Trust me!!!!

PJ in Memphis in Redmond, Washington said: Memphis is a filthy GHETTO. The crime here in INSANE. Watch your back. Seriously, the crime is TERRIBLE, and IS caused mostly by violent BLACK THUGS. This is NOT a good city to move to! I can`t WAIT to get out of this GHETTO. Its run-down and filthy. PERIOD. By the way, ELvis fans: THIS is NOT the Memphis ELvis knew!!! Its a filthy VIOLENT hole GHETTO these days!!!!!

first of all memphis is beautiful it's not the ghetto.crime is everywhere and crime happen by all shades of people.it's people like you not being raised right committ the crimes.see u just committed one half raised bastered like you.

Memphis is a nice place in spite of what people are saying. South and North Memphis mainly consist of mostly African Americans. East Memphis (Hickory Hill) consist of African American and Mexicans. Germantown, Collierville and Bartless consist of majority Caucasians. Downtown and Midtown are the older part of the city and is diverse. Regardless of where you chose, crime is every where and it doesn't matter what color. Let me know how you like here.

Hi,

I'm french and I'm going to live in memphis for 18 months. I would like a secure area. Could you give me the main aera ?
I'm looking for furnished apartment, do you know the price of it?
If you have any agency contact...

Thank you very much

SuJun in Laramie, Wyoming said: It looks like my husband and I will be relocating to Memphis. Probably this summer. Where are the best places to live in and around Memphis? The folks my husband was interviewed by said everything from mid-town to Germantown/Collierville to Lakeland. What are these places like: shopping, culture, crime, etc.? Also what is the Bartlett and Lakeland area like?

Arlington is the best place as of right now. Collierville is great in most places and germantown is pretty good as well. But i'd have to say Arlington is the place to be if your looking for an investment and a clean/safe inviroment.

It seems most of cordova is now Memphis and taxes are high and houses are for sale everywhere. you can get a good deal there ,but crime is coming.Apartments there might be a ok choice.I still say Arlington is THE place to be .
Small town atmosphere and GREAT schools. It's growing like crazy (from a small town square)Into The next Collierville.Just bought a house there for the investment side of it.The town is happy they just got a Mcdonalds LOL.

My advice
check Arlington out and buy now.

you will be able to get anywhere pretty quick.
385 will be complete soon !

JD in Memphis, Tennessee said: Arlington is the best place as of right now. Collierville is great in most places and germantown is pretty good as well. But i'd have to say Arlington is the place to be if your looking for an investment and a clean/safe inviroment.

Seriously, Memphis is a great city. The crime is not that bad. I've livedhere for 11 years and love it. No city is perfect, I admit, but this is my city. I hateis with passion, but love it with some pride.

What do you think about the following areas :
- the Chickasaw Gardens area
- High Point
- Mud Island
- Downtown

I'm a young french profesional and I'm looking for an appartment ---) safe and dynamic area, near from downtown.

Thank you !

ROj said: Why move away from Blacks. Why are they so stupid, Its people really like you that someone would shy away from.

YOU NEED JUSUS IN YOUR LIFE!!!!! AND WATCH WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT PEOPLE BECAUSE GOD WILL DEAL WITH YOU!!!!