Overton Square Neighborhood Guide
Where Theater Kids Grew Up Cool
🧭Generally defined as the area: Cooper Street to the west, Union Avenue to the north, Madison Avenue to the south, with the actual Square anchored around the intersection of Madison and Cooper.
📌Widely recognized as the place for: Memphis' first liquor license in 1969, which was conveyed to the first T.G.I. Friday's franchise outside NYC, right in the middle of Overton Park. It is also famous for Playhouse on the Square and restaurant hopping until 2am.
👕You can spot a Overton Square local by: They've seen every show at the Playhouse this season.
👍Move here for: Living above a restaurant and calling it convenience.
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Weekend parking turning into a full contact sport.
✨The overall feel is: Urban village with excellent tacos.
Pros & Cons of Overton Square
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Overton Square Neighborhood DNA
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