Historic, Architectural, and Cultural Landmarks Preservation and Protection 

The Memphis Landmarks Commission (MLC) is responsible for preserving and protecting the historic, architectural and cultural landmarks in the City of Memphis. As such, the MLC reviews zoning requests and work that is visible from the street, including new construction, demolition, relocation of structures, and different types of exterior alterations in the historic districts. Originally staffed by the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development, Land Use and Development Services has provided staff support to the Commission since 1996.  Click here for more information about the MLC.

Design Guidelines and Boundaries
At present, there are sixteen historic preservation districts administered by the Memphis Landmarks Commission. Click below to view maps of the individual districts. The individuals listed below as neighborhood contacts have volunteered to serve as liaisons for potential applications to be filed with the Landmarks Commission within their respective districts. Applicants are encouraged to contact them before filing with the Commission. View a map of all of the districts (Landmarks Districts are indicated by green outlines). This form contains the approval dates and ordinance numbers for each district.

• Map with all Landmarks Districts 
• Annesdale Park (Map)
• Annesdale-Snowden (Map)
• Central Gardens (Map)
• Collins Chapel (Map)
• Cooper Young (Map)
• Cotton Row (Map)
• Evergreen (Map)
• Gayoso-Peabody (Map)
• Glenview (Map)
• Lea's Woods (Map)
• Maxwellton (Map)
• Rozelle-Annesdale (Map)
• South Main (Map)
• Speedway Terrace (Map)
• Victorian Village (Map)
• Withers Home (480 W. Brooks Road) (Google Streetview)

Preservation Plan
Download the Memphis Historic Preservation Plan, approved by the Memphis City Council in 1997.

Staff Reports
Click here to view the most recent staff reports published for the Landmarks Commission.