Home to residents, students, businesses, and prominent medical and educational institutions, the Memphis Medical District connects the most vital parts of our city.
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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.
Learn more about The Pinch.

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.
Learn more about Peabody-Vance.

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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Walkability Video featuring MMDC's Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli

From well maintained sidewalks to bike lanes, your Medical District has what you need to easily walk or roll where you need to go! Learn more about the District’s walkability initiatives from MMDC’s very own Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 3: Latasha Harris

Step inside the President's Office for a conversation between MMDC's President himself, Rory Thomas, and our Director of Workforce Strategies, Latasha Harris. During this episode Rory & Latasha give an overview of MMDC's Workforce Strategies program including a recap of our third annual Career Launch Academy which wrapped up earlier this month.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 2: Keesa Mitchell

As Vice President of Operations, Keesa wears many hats such as overseeing MMDC’s Finance and Human Resources activities in addition to contributing to our organization’s development efforts. One of her favorite things to share with others about her role is the launch of our new Medical District Partnership Program!

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Walkability Video featuring MMDC's Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli

From well maintained sidewalks to bike lanes, your Medical District has what you need to easily walk or roll where you need to go! Learn more about the District’s walkability initiatives from MMDC’s very own Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 3: Latasha Harris

Step inside the President's Office for a conversation between MMDC's President himself, Rory Thomas, and our Director of Workforce Strategies, Latasha Harris. During this episode Rory & Latasha give an overview of MMDC's Workforce Strategies program including a recap of our third annual Career Launch Academy which wrapped up earlier this month.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 2: Keesa Mitchell

As Vice President of Operations, Keesa wears many hats such as overseeing MMDC’s Finance and Human Resources activities in addition to contributing to our organization’s development efforts. One of her favorite things to share with others about her role is the launch of our new Medical District Partnership Program!

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