Cooper Young (Memphis, Tennessee)

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Cooper-Young is a neighborhood and historic district in the Midtown section of Memphis, Tennessee, named for the intersection of Cooper Street and Young Avenue. The neighborhood is adjacent to Libertyland Amusement Park and is known for its eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants, including the widely-known Young Avenue Deli. Other restaurants such as Cafe Ole, Tsunami, Blue Fish, Celtic Crossing and Beauty Shop, represent diverse cuisines (sometimes several within one establishment) and reflect the creative spirit of the neighborhood.

Each fall, the neighborhood hosts the Cooper-Young Festival, marked by a 4-mile run and live music performances. The neighborhood is increasingly considered one of the more artistic and hip areas of the city, and evidence of successful urban renewal in Memphis' core. The Cooper-Young Community Association, founded in 1976, helps to drive development of the area through a number of activities, including the annual festival and a monthly neighborhood newsletter, The Lamplighter.