Watch this: The Edge of Memphis is no longer on the fringe
As the "heart of Memphis, the Edge of downtown," the Edge district has been an intersection of industry and culture since the city's earliest days. The district has a rich history as home to entrepreneurs and craftsmen, and the trend continues today with new investments from local makers.
“We need to have a beautiful place, a livable place, a safe place, an enjoyable, fun place to live. The edge is a real place to bind that concept together and make it real,” says Ellen Roberds of Livable Memphis.
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