Uptown, Memphis

#116 among attractions in Memphis

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Uptown Memphis is a neighborhood located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee. In 1999, the Uptown Partnership renamed the historic North Memphis Greenlaw neighborhood "Uptown" in concert with a public-private revitalization effort that defined Uptown as one hundred city blocks east of the Wolf River and North of A.W. Willis Avenue. The historic Greenlaw section of this neighborhood consists of the thirty city blocks closest to the Wolf River. ()

Coordinates: 35°9'55"N, 90°2'33"W

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North MemphisMemphis United States

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Uptown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mississippi River Museum, Pyramid Arena, Hernando de Soto Bridge, Memphis Cook Convention Center.

1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Mississippi River Museum, Memphis
37 min walk • The Mississippi River Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, is a cultural beacon that offers an in-depth exploration of the lifeblood waterway of the American South. This museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of the...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
22 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Hernando de Soto Bridge, Memphis
37 min walk • The Hernando de Soto Bridge is a tied-arch bridge carrying Interstate 40 across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee. The design is a continuous cantilevered cable-stayed steel through arch, with bedstead endposts.
1 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
27 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
1.3 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis
33 min walk • The Fire Museum of Memphis is located in Fire Engine House No. 1 on 118 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. In the heart of downtown Memphis, the FMOM is considered the premiere fire museum in the country, dedicated to documenting and promoting the local history of fire fighting and educating the public in fire and life safety.
~370 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Burkle Estate, Memphis
2 min walk • The Burkle Estate is a historic home at 826 North Second Street in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also known as the Slavehaven. Although disputed by some historians, the Burkle Estate is claimed by some to have been part of the Underground Railroad- a secret network of way stations to help slaves escape to freedom in the northern states.
1.3 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Magevney House, Memphis
33 min walk • The Magevney House is a historic residence on 198 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is located in the Victorian Village of Memphis and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the oldest residences remaining in Memphis.
1.3 miS
Church, Spiritual, Performing arts
Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis
34 min walk • Calvary Episcopal Church, located at 102 North Second Street at Adams Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States, is an historic Episcopal church, founded August 6, 1832 by the Rev. Thomas Wright.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Memphis Suspension Railway, Memphis
35 min walk • The Memphis Suspension Railway or Mud Island Monorail is a suspended monorail that connects the city center of Memphis with the entertainment park on Mud Island.
1.1 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Memphis
29 min walk • In 1832, the city of Memphis, Tennessee deeded the church a site at the corner of Poplar Avenue and Third Street. The present building was built in 1884 and was designed by architect Edward Culliatt Jones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miS
Ship
Delta Queen, Memphis
30 min walk • The Delta Queen is an American sternwheel steamboat. She is known for historically cruising the major rivers that constitute the tributaries of the Mississippi River, particularly in the American South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Uptown?

Nearby attractions include Burkle Estate, Memphis (2 min walk), Greenlaw Addition Historic District, Memphis (11 min walk), George Collins Love House, Memphis (12 min walk), Porter-Leath House, Memphis (16 min walk).

How to get to Uptown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Uptown:

Tram

North End • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (18 min walk)
Overton • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (21 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (18 min walk)