The District Apartments

The District Apartments places you in East Memphis near Knight Arnold Rd, with easy access to State Hwy 385 and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway for convenient drives across the city. For outdoor time, you’re close to Lichterman Nature Center and the Mike Rose Soccer Complex, plus other nearby parks and recreation options. Day-to-day errands and shopping are simple with nearby retailers and shopping hubs in the East Memphis area, including Hickory Ridge Mall. When you want to explore more of the city, Downtown Memphis is about 20 minutes away, and the University of Memphis is roughly 15 minutes from the community. Public transit is available via the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), with bus service connecting East Memphis to key destinations. For travel, Memphis International Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive away—handy for both business and weekend getaways.

East Memphis offers a balance of residential comfort and convenient access to major roads, employers, and shopping. Compared with more entertainment-heavy areas like Midtown or Downtown, The District Apartments’ Knight Arnold location focuses on quick commutes and everyday convenience—while still keeping you within about 20 minutes of Downtown Memphis. If you want proximity to major employers like FedEx and AutoZone, and easy routes to the University of Memphis, The District’s location near Hwy 385 and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway is a strong advantage for day-to-day driving around Memphis.

East Memphis is positioned as a well-connected part of Memphis with access to key roads like State Hwy 385 and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway. Public transportation is available through the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), which provides bus routes serving East Memphis and connecting to destinations across the city. Local employment access is a highlight for this area: the community notes proximity (about a 20-minute drive) to major employers such as FedEx, AutoZone, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and Sedgwick, as well as access to the University of Memphis in approximately 15 minutes. For air travel, Memphis International Airport is stated to be about 20 minutes away. For schools, the community notes it is zoned to Ridgeway Middle School and Ridgeway High School.