Pinch District, Memphis

Name: Pinch District
Address: Memphis, United States

#149 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

The Pinch District is a historical district of downtown Memphis roughly bordered by the Wolf River lagoon on the west, Market Street on the south, Danny Thomas Boulevard on the east, and A.W. Willis Avenue on the north. ()

Coordinates: 35°8'12"N, 90°0'53"W

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Midtown (Central Gardens)Memphis United States

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Pinch District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

1.6 miNE
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
41 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
1.3 miNE
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Levitt Shell, Memphis
33 min walk • The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 by the City of Memphis and the Works Progress Administration for $11,935, as part of the New Deal.
1.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis
37 min walk • St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Memphis architect Bayard Snowden Cairns, located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and the former cathedral of the old statewide Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
33 min walk • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
0.6 miSE
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
17 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
0.9 miSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis
24 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Memphis. The parish buildings are contributing properties in the Central Gardens Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
~490 ftSE
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
3 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
17 min walk • Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church.
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis
34 min walk • Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the South. A funeral scene in Paramount's 1993 legal thriller The Firm was filmed here.
1.7 miSW
Church
Second Congregational Church, Memphis
44 min walk • The Second Congregational Church in Memphis, Tennessee is a historic church structure at 764 Walker Avenue. The building was started in 1928 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1.1 miW
Monuments and statues
Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis
30 min walk • The Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument is a bronze sculpture by Charles Henry Niehaus, depicting Confederate States of America Lt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pinch District?

Nearby attractions include Medical District, Memphis (1 min walk), Rowland J. Darnell House, Memphis (2 min walk), First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis (3 min walk), Robert M. Carrier House, Memphis (16 min walk).

How to get to Pinch District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pinch District:

Tram

Cleveland Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (6 min walk)
Pauline • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (22 min walk)