Each neighborhood has its hidden gems, but Southeast Memphis has the hidden gems that people search all of Memphis to find. About 4 miles southeast of downtown, this west Tennessee neighborhood prides itself on good food shared with good people. First and foremost—Payne’s Bar-B-Que. Barbecue is like a language to locals, and many people believe Payne’s, off Lamar Avenue, is the best in the city. “Payne’s BBQ is one of the greatest places on Earth,” says Randall Weatherall, real estate expert with Memphis Metro Realty. “It’s an incredible barbecue spot, and no one knows about it but the locals. They sell out by noon,” Weatherall says. Brimming with community spirit and scattered murals honoring the history and heroes of the community, Southeast Memphis is steeped in pride and history.
This mural in Southeast Memphis pays tribute to the late Young Dolph.
This colorful mural adorns the wall at Payne's Bar-B-Que in Southeast Memphis.
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Local eats and treats at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies
Those with a sweet tooth can head to Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, another Memphis treasure. Known for their legendary butter cookies, they also offer options such as macadamia nut and lemon. Whether bringing take-out home to the family, sitting among neighbors in the restaurant lobby or offering a safe scrap to the dog, Memphis food tastes better with company. A strip of retail shops and a few chain restaurants, like Popeye’s and KFC, populate the Lamar-Airways Shopping Center along the east border. There, residents can grocery shop at Superlo Foods or head next door to Walgreens for pharmaceutical needs.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Makeda's Homemade Cookies in Southeast Memphis.
Stop by Makeda's Homemade Cookies in Southeast Memphis for one of their many tempting treats.
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Renovated bungalows, new builds and vacant lots
Southeast Memphis’ residential streets mainly include single-family options but feature a few multifamily developments like Lapaloma or Cane Creek Apartments. The broad, pillared porches of Craftsman-style homes sit behind shallow front yards, while modest cottages line the sidewalks of other suburban streets. Some houses offer details of wood paneling or iron-wrought porches, while others experiment with rustic stone exteriors. The median listing price is around $95,000, ranging from the mid $100,000s for a newly renovated cottage to just under $400,000 for a bright and airy modern ranch-style home with major curb appeal. Most homes are one-story dwellings, but a collection of recently renovated or newly constructed homes are scattered around Glenview, with prices typically in the $200,000s to $300,000s. A range of vacant lots are also for sale, starting around $5,000 and reaching the $50,000s.
Some streets in Southeast Memphis are lined with newly painted craftsman homes.
Bright and airy modern homes are sprinkled throughout Southeast Memphis.
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Strolls through Glenview Park
Residents can exercise at the tennis courts or baseball field at Jesse Turner Park. Glenview Park offers more walking trails and green space about a mile and a half east. Kids can run off their energy at the playground or enroll in the Glenview Community Center summer camps. Within the center, a gymnasium hosts pick-up matches, while dedicated spaces like a game room and an art studio facilitate social events. Just outside the neighborhood, Pine Hill Park’s playground and basketball courts brim with activity while golfers hit the range at The Links at Pine Hill.
Get your steps in on the paved walking path at Glenview Park in Memphis.
Kids imaginations can soar on the playground at Glenview Park in Memphis.
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Admiring the past at Graceland
Less than 6 miles outside the community lies Graceland Museum and Mansion, where crowds of Elvis Presley-loving tourists and other visitors come and go. Home of Presley’s famed estate, locals and tourists alike can take a tour of his historic home. Or explore one of the various exhibits showcasing Presley’s showstopping outfits and motorcycle collections while diving into the history of his rise to stardom. Locals can also catch an intimate live performance at Graceland Soundstage, a live music venue with 1,600 seats.
Graceland mansion in Whitehaven dates back to 1939.
Browse for a memento of Memphis at one of the many souvenir shops along Elvis Presley Blvd.
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Education and cultivation in Shelby County
The Shelby County School District serves the community. Various schools in Southeast Memphis cultivate youth education, such as Hamilton School, a public school serving prekindergarten through eighth grade students. Scoring a C-minus rating on Niche, Hamilton encourages student engagement with after-school tutoring and eight athletic programs, including a pep squad and track team. Students then move on to Hamilton High School, also scoring a C-minus.
Hamilton K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Southeast Memphis.
Hamilton High School is a public high school in Southeast Memphis and a part of Shelby County Public School District.
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Ample public transportation
Residents are 5 miles from downtown Nashville, while Interstates 240 and 69 border the community. Elvis Presley Boulevard runs through the area, merging into South Bellevue Boulevard. Those who rely on public transportation can find bus stops throughout the region, such as Lapaloma Road, Elliston Road, and Airways Boulevard. Memphis International Airport caters to various other jobs, while the Medical District, home to multiple hospitals such as Shorb Tower at Methodist University Hospital, is less than 5 miles away.
Memphis International Airport is located minutes from Southeast Memphis.
MATA busses are equipped to carry bus riders bikes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southeast Memphis
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
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Southeast Memphis Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Memphis, Memphis sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Memphis, Memphis over the last 12 months is $75,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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