Home to residents, students, businesses, and prominent medical and educational institutions, the Memphis Medical District connects the most vital parts of our city.
THE DISTRICT
The who, what, and where of the Medical District.
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MMDC is a community development organization strengthening the diverse communities within our 2.6 square mile geography. The Medical District features the highest concentration of healthcare organizations in the city across its six distinct neighborhoods.

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The Medical District connects Downtown and Midtown Memphis and is home to a dynamic mix of medical and educational institutions, small businesses, cultural assets, and neighborhoods that make our District unique and vibrant.


Who else calls the Medical District home? Click each name on the map to explore our neighborhoods!

Uptown

Located near Harbortown and the Pinch District, Uptown is seeing growth with new developments and improvements to parks and streetscapes. Residents enjoy new homes as well as renovated 19th-century properties with proximity to Downtown restaurants and shopping.

the pinch

Founded by Irish, Italian, Russian, Greek, and Jewish immigrants in the early 19th century, the Pinch District was Memphis’ first commercial district and neighborhood. Today, the Pinch is re-emerging as a commercial center and is home to new small businesses and larger developments like Bass Pro Outdoor World and the expanding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Peabody-Vance

Conveniently located between downtown and midtown, Peabody-Vance offers a variety of housing options from historic mansions to cozy family apartments. This diverse neighborhood mixes historic charm with an up-and-coming commercial corridor.
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Madison
Heights

This corridor connecting Crosstown to the Medical District is experiencing a rediscovery. One of the most ethnically-diverse areas of Memphis, it is home to popular global restaurants and a host of other businesses, both new and well-established.

The Edge

With 24,000+ employees and students and 10,000+ residents, the Memphis Medical District is poised for growth, expansion, and opportunity. We’re right between Downtown and Midtown Memphis, and home to large medical and educational institutions — plus a slew of small businesses that make our district unique and vibrant. Learn more about The Edge.

The Memphis Medical District

The Medical District connects Downtown and Midtown Memphis and is home to a dynamic mix of medical and educational institutions, small businesses, cultural assets, and neighborhoods that make our District unique and vibrant.


Who else calls the Medical District home? Click each name on the map to explore our neighborhoods!

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Mind Your Business Series: Meet the CDFI
August 21, 2025

Cornelia Crenshaw Library: 531 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Mind Your Development: Brownfield Remediation Workshop
August 26, 2025

MMDC's Offices: 656 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Medical District Hospitals Shine in National Rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of America's best regional hospitals, and in Tennessee, our very own Medical District is front and center. Out of ten impressive Tennessee hospitals making the list, two incredible Memphis institutions have proudly earned spots among the state's top three!

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Hire Local Graduate Featured by Regions Foundation

In the spring of 2023, MacKenzie Thompson was accepted into Hire Local’s Career Launch Academy out of high school. She began earning her certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification that summer working at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. The program’s goal is to launch long-term medical careers. The best part? Students pay no tuition and earn wages while they learn.

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Celebrate National Black Business Month in the Medical District!

This National Black Business Month, we're spotlighting some of the incredible Black-owned businesses that give our Medical District neighborhoods their heart and soul. These aren't just businesses; they're Memphis legends!

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Medical District Hospitals Shine in National Rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of America's best regional hospitals, and in Tennessee, our very own Medical District is front and center. Out of ten impressive Tennessee hospitals making the list, two incredible Memphis institutions have proudly earned spots among the state's top three!

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Hire Local Graduate Featured by Regions Foundation

In the spring of 2023, MacKenzie Thompson was accepted into Hire Local’s Career Launch Academy out of high school. She began earning her certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification that summer working at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. The program’s goal is to launch long-term medical careers. The best part? Students pay no tuition and earn wages while they learn.

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Celebrate National Black Business Month in the Medical District!

This National Black Business Month, we're spotlighting some of the incredible Black-owned businesses that give our Medical District neighborhoods their heart and soul. These aren't just businesses; they're Memphis legends!

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