About the neighborhood

Chickasaw Gardens offers a tranquil environment with calm streets and abundant green spaces like Chickasaw Garden Park nearby for easy access to nature. The neighborhood primarily features spacious single detached homes and charming row houses, mostly built before 1960, providing a rich historical character. Several restaurants are conveniently located around the corner, enhancing dining choices close at hand. Educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, are situated within a short distance of many residences. Public transit access is available through multiple bus lines with stops close by, while parking facilities are readily accessible, making daily logistics straightforward and convenient.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is convenient for pedestrians to navigate Chickasaw Gardens; many daily errands can be run without the need for a car. In contrast, the bike is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this part of the city since the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and there are a good number of elevation changes. Public transit users may find few choices in this neighborhood by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. In contrast, Chickasaw Gardens is reasonably car friendly. It is especially convenient to find a place to park.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of Memphis. With respect to eating, it is often an option for house buyers in Chickasaw Gardens to do their grocery shopping as pedestrians. Moreover, a restaurant is typically just around the corner. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable choice of clothing stores.

Character

Chickasaw Gardens is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Memphis. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Chickasaw Gardens is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very calm. Public green spaces, including East High Sportsplex and Chickasaw Garden Park, are especially well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making them easy to access.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance