 Our look at a vibrant city or neighborhood.  Memphis, TN Midtown If you want a nice blend of the best Memphis has to offer, head to Midtown (or, "inside the loop", if you want to be in the know). In Midtown, you'll find the comforts you'd expect in a movers-and-shakers type of neighborhood: locally owned restaurants and shops, live music, theater, and shopping. But Midtown is not a super shiny type of neighborhood with sweet WiFi lounges and upscale boutiques on every corner. Rather, it's an eclectic, my-grandmother-was-born-and-raised-here-and-I'm-not-leaving-either type of place where music and history take center stage. What really sets Midtown apart from other neighborhoods in Memphis, and most neighborhoods across the US, is the nearly balanced demographic makeup. There is an even split between Caucasians and African-Americans, with a significant Asian population, too. People who live in Midtown, are proud to be from Midtown. Midtown is also an aesthetic study in contrasts. There were no zoning laws when most of Midtown was built, so you'll find businesses tucked into residential areas, mansions next to apartments, and other assorted gems and shockers as you tour this dynamic area. If historic homes interest you, Midtown is full of them. In particular, head over to the Cooper-Young District, where grand Victorian homes have been restored with great care. The Overton Square Entertainment Complex on Madison Avenue and Cooper Street stands in the center of Midtown, and is home to the Playhouse on the Square. Further north, you'll find Overton Park and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, plus the charming Memphis Zoo. Whether visiting Midtown alone or with a companion, there's a great mix of urban fundamentality mixed with fresh new places to keep your interest. For lodging, consider the Gen X Inn, a centrally located new hotel in Midtown. Current Happs Reliable Food
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