Lenox, Memphis

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Lenox is a neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. It is bounded by Central Avenue in the south, Union Avenue in the north, Cooper Street in the west and East Parkway South in the east. [1]

Prior to 1909, when it was annexed by the City of Memphis, Lenox was its own incorporated municipality. [1] Perhaps one of the most architecturally-significant landmarks in Lenox is Lenox School, which was an elementary school before being converted into condominiums in 1981. [1]

Lenox is home to approximately 2,333 residents. The community reflects the diversity and vibrancy characteristic of Midtown Memphis. [2] Lenox is part of a larger population of 1,337,779 people in the Memphis metropolitan area. Over the past decade, the total population has seen a slight decline of 0.24%. Within this community, 63.4% of households are family households, with an average of 2.53 individuals per household. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Lenox Apartments". Memphis Studio Search. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  2. Nextdoor. "Lenox, Memphis | News, Crime, Lost Pets, Free Stuff". nextdoor.com. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. "The Lenox Neighborhood in Memphis, TN - First&Sold" . Retrieved November 19, 2024.

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