The Village

Welcome to The Village

Overview

The Village is a small, secluded neighborhood tucked just south of busy Poplar Avenue in East Memphis. Low brick pillars marked "The Village" stand at its entrances. Inside, gently curving, tree-canopied streets feel more like a country lane than a city neighborhood. It runs generally from Poplar south to the railroad, between Williamsburg and Greenfield, with Audubon Park just beyond.

History and Architecture

The C.W. Hunter Company subdivided The Village from part of the Hunter Estate beginning in 1938. The Greenfield addition followed in 1941. World War II paused construction, and building resumed in 1946. Architect J. Frazer Smith, known for designing homes in High Point Terrace and for his 1941 book White Pillars, designed many of the original houses. He favored Colonial Revival forms such as the Cape Cod and the dormered "Williamsburg."

Lots are unusually wide for an in-town neighborhood, generally around 100 feet and sometimes approaching 200, which gives the area an estate-like feel. Many original homes have been thoughtfully expanded and updated over the years. A 2001 cultural resources survey found that most structures still kept their architectural integrity.

Lifestyle

The Village feels private but sits at the center of East Memphis. Errands, dining, and the trails and gardens of Audubon Park are close. The berm along the railroad on the south side adds to the sense of seclusion.

Schools Nearby

Nearby schools include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Presbyterian Day School, and St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School. White Station High School and the University of Memphis are also close. Public school zoning comes from Memphis-Shelby County Schools and should be confirmed by address.

Nearby Amenities

• Audubon Park, the Memphis Botanic Garden, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens
• Laurelwood and Oak Court shopping and dining
• Poplar Avenue's medical, professional, and retail corridor

What to Know Before You Buy

Most of the original Village homes were built as Cape Cod and Williamsburg-style Colonial Revivals, and many have since been enlarged. When you compare homes, look at how well additions blend with the original structure. Review permit records, and budget for the systems that come with an 80-year-old house. A wide lot can also leave room to grow, so it is worth learning early what the setbacks and any recorded restrictions allow.

Who It Suits

The Village suits buyers looking for classic 1940s architecture, wide lots, quiet curving streets, and a central East Memphis location.

Why Work With Myers Cobb

Charming older homes need a careful eye for updates, additions, and value. Marq Cobb and Brittany Myers Cobb help you understand what you're buying and what's possible, and our concierge team coordinates the specialists. We handle it.

Want to see what's available in The Village? Call Myers Cobb Realtors at (901) 552-4036.