Memphis has many nicknames-"The Bluff City," "Home of Elvis," "Birthplace of the Blues," and "Barbeque Capital of the World."  Whatever it's called, Memphis legitimately considers itself one of the most livable cities in the nation. 

Vistors and new residents are drawn to Memphis because of its Southern hospitality, moderate climate, low cost -of-living, and wide cariety of social, cultural, and recreational opportunities.  Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee and the 18th largest in the nation.

Memphis is a well-designed city with vibrant communities, clean streets, incredibly pure natural water, and luch vegetation.  The average per capita income is slightly ahead of the national average; and the cost of livingis slightly lower.  Over the years, the city has grown from a small , quiet port on the Mississippi River to an exciting town with thriving downtown area.  Business centers stretch along the Poplar Street Corridor from the river to the eastern suburbs with an "edge city" at the intersection of Poplar and I-240.

From its cosmopolitan riverfront downtown to the stately homes of Midtown and the quiet, tree-lined serenity of the suburbs, Memphis has the right neighborhood for every preference.