Orange Mound is a historic neighborhood in southeast Memphis, Tennessee, known for its rich African American heritage and cultural significance. Established in the late 19th century, it became one of the first communities in the United States built specifically for Black residents by Black developers. The neighborhood was originally developed on the site of a former plantation owned by John Deaderick, whose vast estate included large groves of Osage orange trees—hence the name Orange Mound.
Whitehaven is a large, historically significant neighborhood in the southwestern part of Memphis, Tennessee. Originally developed as a suburban area, it has since grown into a major community hub and is best known today as the home of Graceland, the iconic estate of Elvis Presley.
Westwood is a historically significant neighborhood located in the southwestern part of Memphis, Tennessee. It is known for its strong community ties, predominantly African American population, and rich cultural history. Though it was once considered a rural area, Westwood evolved over time into a thriving urban community that has played a key role in the social and economic development of Memphis.
South Parkway is a significant thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, that runs through various neighborhoods, including parts of South Memphis and the larger Parkway system that circles the central part of the city. It is part of a trio of parkways designed in the early 20th century to form a grand, landscaped boulevard around the city, which also includes North Parkway and East Parkway. The parkways were created by the landscape architecture firm of George Kessler as part of a beautification and city-planning effort to shape Memphis into a more modern urban space.
