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Jackson neighborhood with anchor hospital
The area near Russell Road in Westwood Gardens once carried the nickname “Pill Hill” due to the many doctors who lived in the stylish early 20th-century houses there. While Westwood Gardens is no longer known by this moniker, the neighborhood does continue to attract many medical professionals and residents in need of care due to the community's proximity to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. In addition to being located within the neighborhood, the hospital also has the distinction of being the only tertiary care center between Nashville and Memphis. “The hospital is the reason. I’ve had clients come in here and tell me over and over and over again, ‘my mother is older, she’s moving here and we need to be closer to the clinic,” says Robert Eatman, an Realtor with Town and Country Realtors. “And it’s just not the hospitals. It’s every clinic that’s around. Dermatology, bone and joint, cancer center.”
Westwood Gardens is residential neighborhood near Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Many Westwood Gardens residents work at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
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Hilly neighborhood with raised ranch-style houses
Shaded by a canopy of tall mature trees, many houses here sit on quarter-acre lots and feature artfully landscaped garden beds and hedges. Some of the hilly landscape makes way for raised ranch-style houses with front entrances on the upper floors. Many of these houses’ bottom floors have also been opened to create carports. Other common styles in the neighborhood include mid-century designs and Craftsman bungalows, and some houses feature distinct accents like slanted skillion or mansard roofs. “They’re also putting in a lot of short-term rentals because of the hospital staff coming in and out. They just want a room and kitchen, and that’s it,” says Jane Betts, a Realtor with Town and Country Realtors, who bought her first home in that area. Housing footprints here can run from about 1,400 square feet to over 2,000 square feet and depending on size and condition, price points can range from about $180,000 to just under $300,000.
Westwood Gardens features several areas of smaller homes.
Ranch homes are popular in Westwood Gardens.
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Downhome cooking at Catfish Galley and seafood boils at Red Hook
Westwood Gardens sits just south of the Old Hickory Mall, which anchors the area with several major retail chains like JCPenny and Belk. Local eateries here include the Catfish Galley, where patrons enjoy down-home cooking like fried catfish, hush puppies, fried okra and baked potatoes. Also close to the neighborhood is Jackson’s sole Red Hook Cajun Seafood, a small regional chain with locations mostly in the Memphis area. The restaurant is popular for its gumbo and large platters featuring snow crab and lobster. “I’m all for the boils here, the bag boils. They’re great. You can add to them, and choose whatever you want in them,” says Red Hook server Amanda Moss. Both Sam’s Club and Walmart are a few miles north and provide grocery shopping options. And although the Old Hickory Mall has declined over the years, city leaders hope to bring life back into the area with plans to build a convention center to attract additional restaurants and hotels.
Westwood Gardens is home to Red Hook Cajun Seafood.
Brooks Shaw's Old County Store is a popular restaurant near Westwood Gardens.
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Neighborhood pickleball destination in Conger Park
Sitting within view of the hospital is Conger Park, a neighborhood green space complete with a playground and several pickleball courts. The 1.5-acre site also provides a pavilion for picnics and other group gatherings. Westwood Gardens is about 2 miles from Muse Park, a 100-acre site and outdoor destination for much of the city. Amenities at Muse include basketball courts and narrow trails that wind through some dense woods. Couples and friends can also relax on the docks to take in views of the pond. A pedestrian bridge going over North Parkway takes visitors to the northern side of Muse, where they’ll also find a skate park.
Conger Park in Westwood Gardens features many Pickleball courts.
Westwood Gardens is located near Muse Park.
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Home to Arlington Elementary and Community Montessori schools
Westwood Gardens is home to both Arlington Elementary School and the Community Montessori School, which receive C-minus and B-plus grades, respectively, from the rating site Niche. The Montessori school serves students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade and also provides athletic activities like basketball, football and soccer. Students may then go on to Jackson Central-Merry middle and high schools, which both run out of a building that opened in 2021. The two schools don’t have Niche ratings yet. The neighborhood is close to the Madison Academic Magnet High School, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Known for its college prep curriculum, the magnet school maintains unique conditions like requirements that students maintain a grade point average of C or higher to avoid being put on academic probation. The neighborhood also neighbors the University of Memphis Lambuth campus, which provides many here access to one of West Tennessee’s leading universities.
Arlington Elementary School has a C-minus from Niche.
Community Montessori School has been a part of Jackson's education community since 1992.
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Westwood Gardens borders the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus.
Events and shows at First Baptist Church and U of M Lambuth
Although many here aren’t far from events in downtown Jackson, Westwood Gardens is home to a few institutions that put on shows and gatherings throughout the year. The First Baptist Church occasionally hosts small concerts, including previous performances from both the Jackson Choral Society and the Jackson State Community College Innovation ensemble. The neighborhood also borders the University of Memphis Lambuth campus, which puts on shows at its Hamilton Performing Arts Center. Acts who play at the campus venue include the Lambuth Pop Ensemble.
Home to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
Community members who require major medical attention are within walking distance from the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The neighborhood is also only 2 miles from the heart of downtown Jackson. Those needing alternative transportation options will find several Jackson Transit Authority bus stops throughout the neighborhood. Although most here, rely on their cars to commute to/from work and to other destinations. The U.S. 45 bypass connects directly to the neighborhood via Interstate 40 about 3 miles north, and the interstate also runs to Memphis, which is about 85 miles west of Westwood Gardens. Residents here who need to catch out-of-state flights will need to go to the Memphis International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Conger Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westwood Gardens
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westwood Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood Gardens, Jackson sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood Gardens, Jackson over the last 12 months is $433,695, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,292
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,436
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,718
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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