UDistrict Memphis

06/10/2026

UDistrict neighbors, the vote of the Land Use Control Board to adopt the proposed changes to the Unified Development Code has been postponed to August.

06/05/2026

We have a robust weekend planned but our first stop will HAVE TO BE THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE YARD SALE in the East Buntyn Historic Neighborhood, right behind the Highland Strip. This coming Saturday, June 6 (that's TOMORROW!) and it STARTS AT 8AM. We put that last thing in all-caps and y'all know why! Don't be THAT PERSON with your nose against somebody's kitchen window at 7 asking for a preview! Hope to see y'all there!
*pro tip: park in one spot and bring your lightweight garden wagon to haul all your swag back!
Here's their sale map-

05/26/2026

We are excited to share info on a special summer camp for our kids this year sponsored by the United Methodist Neighborhood Center, to be held at St. Luke's UMC, Memphis called "A Walk Into Nonviolence" for ages 5-12. They've developed an amazing way to talk about peacemaking and conflict resolution using the legacy and examples of James and Dorothy Lawson.
Send them our area's baby peacemakers! It's July 13-16, contact info below or you can message us here and we'll put you in touch!
Help us make summer fun, safe and fruitful for our littles!

05/20/2026

Yesterday, we shared the good news about emergency mental health services for youth, and this morning we're confirming that our local government is acknowledging these dystopic times by hosting a Mental Health Town Hall.
Join us-- joining them a week from today (May 27 1-4:30PM at Shelby Farms FedEx Event Center), and like everything else we face, let's face this together.

05/19/2026

We think this is just the ticket! Welcome welcome welcome Alliance Healthcare Services, with your 24/7 "no appointment, no referrals needed" ER for juvenile psych emergencies! Please bookmark this information so you can access it if needed. We are a village of many many kids and this world is a bit harder these days. Now our city finally has the resources to address their mental health needs in real-time.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/05/18/new-youth-mental-health-center-opens-june-1-in-memphis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5YghleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3U096UVZGcGR6eEZ5RE1vc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqMRt8O9p8vCiEWQbR8OUx9JQfAWefT8Fqny9kga6JhejgLeDETJvHwBZ0GZ_aem_2JgVn4WZmzYbxl4NTL_V8A

Parents with children experiencing mental health challenges can go see a licensed clinician without an appointment, any time of day, at 602 Malcolm Street starting June 1.

05/13/2026

UDistrict neighbors, they are setting up for the inaugural graduating class of University High School to take their exit walk across the pedestrian bridge. We are lining up at 1:15. Please join us if you’re available! This is the sweetest new tradition we’ve seen in university history!

05/11/2026

Neighbors, if you're free this coming Wednesday, May 13 at 1:30PM, please join us at the University of Memphis Pedestrian Bridge as we congratulate 85 University High School graduates with a celebratory crossing, just like we welcome incoming freshman in the fall and celebrate college graduates in springtime. Our newest university tradition, now for our first graduating class of highschoolers! We're lining up about 1:15, hope to see everyone there!!!

04/26/2026

The UDistrict celebrates spring in the garden, with neighbors from Messick-Buntyn, Sherwood Forest, Normal Station, and East Buntyn

04/26/2026

The UD Community Garden Spring Fling—see how our garden grows!

04/25/2026

Spring is gettin flung!