Last Modified: January 26, 2026

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Vollintine-Evergreen Neighborhood Guide

Where Bungalows Meet Murals

๐ŸงญGenerally defined as the area: Watkins Street to the south, Jackson Avenue to the north, McLean Boulevard to the west, and I-40/Manassas Street to the east.

๐Ÿ“ŒBest known for: the V&E Greenline walking and biking trail and preserved Craftsman bungalows that cost less than condos. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets and living in a prominent neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. It boasts a strong community association, mature landscape, and central location near Overton Park and Crosstown Concourse.

๐Ÿ‘•You'll fit in if: you bike to work and actually use your front porch.

๐Ÿ‘Move here if you want: walkable Memphis without paying Cooper Young tax.

๐Ÿ‘ŽDon't say we didn't warn you about: street parking wars during Greenline weekend traffic.

โœจThe overall feel is: bungalows, bikes, and determined optimism.

Pros & Cons of Vollintine-Evergreen

Vollintine-Evergreen strengths (top 5)

Cultural DiversityFarmers MarketsFamily FriendlyBike FriendlyGreen Space

Vollintine-Evergreen tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeCocktail LoungesBreweries
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Vollintine-Evergreen Neighborhood DNA

Midtown people who wanted yards and porches.

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Some of the Vollintine-Evergreen hotspots include: Rhodes College, Slider Inn, Imagine Vegan Cafe, and Crosstown Concourse.
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