Midtown Memphis, Tennessee
Staying in Midtown Memphis, close to Overton Park.
A whole house for up to six, with a private hot tub, about 1.2 miles by road from the Overton Park Shell and the Memphis Zoo.
Five things worth knowing about the neighbourhood.
Each one is from the place's own website, read on 4 October 2026.
A 125-year-old park with an old-growth forest.
Overton Park Conservancy is celebrating 125 years of the park, says it cares for a “priceless old-growth forest”, and counts more than 1.2 million visitors a year. Free Songbird Stroll bird walks run on 9 and 17 October 2026. overtonpark.org
A free outdoor stage since 1936.
The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 and marks its 90th anniversary in 2026. It runs free outdoor concerts; its calendar lists Opera Memphis on 10 October and Shakespeare at the Shell on 11 October 2026. overtonparkshell.org
The Memphis Zoo, open 9 to 5.
The zoo lists hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with last admission at 4 pm. Seasonal hours can differ, so check your dates. memphiszoo.org
Park events through the autumn.
The park's own notice lists the free Memphis Mushroom Festival on 17 October, the 51st Overton Park 5 Mile Classic on 25 October, and the Mem Ren faire on the Greensward on 31 October and 1 November 2026. overtonpark.org
Short drives, measured.
By road from the house: Williamson Park 0.4 mi, Crosstown Concourse 0.8 mi, the Overton Park Shell 1.2 mi, the Memphis Zoo 1.2 mi, Overton Square 1.6 mi. OpenStreetMap road data, 2 October 2026.
Quick answers.
Is there a free concert at Overton Park Shell in October 2026?
The Shell's listings for 10 and 11 October 2026 show Opera Memphis and Shakespeare at the Shell in its free outdoor concert series. Check overtonparkshell.org for the current calendar before you plan around a date.
What are the Memphis Zoo's opening hours?
The zoo's Plan Your Visit page, read on 4 October 2026, lists 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with last admission at 4 pm. Hours change by season, so check memphiszoo.org for your dates.
How far is the house from Overton Park and the zoo?
About 1.2 miles by road to the Overton Park Shell and to the Memphis Zoo, and 1.6 miles to Overton Square, measured on OpenStreetMap road data on 2 October 2026.
How do I book?
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Come home to the hot tub.
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