Whitehaven

Whitehaven

Demographics

Whitehaven is one of Memphis’ oldest and best-planned communities, and contributes greatly to the city’s reputation as the distribution center of America. It is comprised of cozy neighborhoods, progressive businesses, historical homes, beautiful city parks, quality schools and an excellent infrastructure. This ethnically-diverse and vibrant community is home to a predominantly middle-to upper-class group of residents. These citizens take great pride in their families, homes, careers and neighborhoods.

Population: Over 75,000 people

Household Income (Average): $43,000 According to U.S. Department of Commerce, Average income per household is expected to exceed $50,000 by year 2002.

Owner Property Values:
68% own homes in the $59,000 to $99,000 range.

Education
Whitehaven maintains the highest number of college-educated African-Americans in the entire state of Tennessee. Also, hundreds of Whitehaven high school graduates are currently enrolled in some of the nations most prestigious colleges and universities.

Major Businesses

Every major bank has a branch located in Whitehaven. Walgreens,Southeast College of Technology, Federal Express , Smith & Nephew, Memphis International Airport, Fed-Ex, Methodist Hospital-South, MS Carriers, Sofamor Danek, African American owned MemphisFirst Community Bank, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Swift Transportation Co.

Prime Location

Southwest Memphis--bordered by Airways Blvd. on the east; Neely Road on the west; Brooks Road on the north, and Stateline Road on the south. Whitehaven is less than 20 minutes from downtown Memphis and 15 minutes to Memphis International Airport, with easy access to interstates I-55 , I-240 and I-40

About our association

Vision Statement

Whitehaven will retain and promote its character as a progressive, diverse, healthy and vibrant community maintaining its status as one of the oldest and best planned communities, home to one of the greatest tourist destinations, North America's distribution center, International Airport, and leading healthcare facilities.

Mission Statement

To build broad based alliances that stimulate financial investment and strengthen the community's economic base by creating opportunities through residential and commercial development, fulfilling community needs for goods and services,and creating new jobs.

Economic Development Benefits

Community economic development initiatives can:

* Increase Investments
* Increase Tourism Opportunities
* Increase Property Values
* Create Employment
* Improve the Quality of Life
* Foster Community Pride