Frayser, Memphis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frayser, Memphis
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 Frayser, Memphis
Location in Tennessee
Frayser, Memphis
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.73 sq mi (53.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 313 ft (95 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45,000 |
| ZIP Code |
38127
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| Area code | 901 |
Frayser is a neighborhood located on the north side of Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. It gets its name from Dr. J Frayser, a doctor from Memphis. He used to own a summer home close to the railroad tracks.
Frayser is surrounded by rivers and railroad tracks. To the south is the Wolf River. The Mississippi River is to the west, and the Loosahatchie River is to the north. The ICRR tracks form its eastern border. About 45,000 people live in Frayser.
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Exploring Frayser's Past
This area was first settled in the 1820s. Italian families bought farmland in the northwestern part of Shelby County.
In 1942, a big factory was built by International Harvester. It was located west of Benjestown Road. Other factories, like Firestone, also opened south of Frayser. These factories created many jobs. This led to a high demand for new homes in the community.
How Frayser Became Part of Memphis
On January 1, 1958, most of Frayser officially became part of the City of Memphis. By the mid-1960s, the northern and western parts of the area were also added to Memphis.
Later, some factories closed down. Firestone shut its tire factory in North Memphis in March 1983. International Harvester closed its plant in 1985.
Learning in Frayser
Most public schools in Frayser are part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system.
Elementary and Middle Schools
Frayser has several elementary schools. These include Hawkins Mill, Delano, Georgian Hills, and Lucie E Campbell Elementary Schools. For middle school students, there are Grandview Heights, Westside, and Georgian Hills Middle Schools.
High Schools in the Community
Frayser is home to two public high schools. These are Trezevant High School and Martin Luther King College Preparatory High School.
New School Choices
Changes in education led to new types of schools in Frayser. The Achievement School District was created. This brought charter schools and a Montessori school to the area. In February 2012, the Achievement School District announced plans to manage Corning Elementary, Frayser Elementary, and Westside Middle schools.
Memphis Business Academy (MBA) also has a middle and high school in Frayser. MBA opened Memphis STEM Academy in August 2016.
College Opportunities
Frayser is also home to Southwest Tennessee Community College's Gill Campus. This campus is located in the northeastern part of the neighborhood. It offers higher education options for students.
Fun and Recreation
Public parks in Frayser are managed by the Memphis Parks Commission. They offer many places for outdoor activities.
Local Parks and Centers
Here are some of the parks and community centers in Frayser:
- Ed Rice Community Center, Frayser Park, and Frayser Tennis Center
- North Frayser Community and Pickett Park
- Shilver Park
- Egypt-Central Park and Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center (serves parts of Frayser)
- Firestone Park
- Denver Park
- Grandview Park
- Davy Crockett Park
- Westside Park
- Rodney Baber Park
Getting Around Frayser
Frayser has several ways to get around, including bus routes and major roads.
Bus Services
The MATA serves Frayser with four bus routes. These are routes 11, 32, 40, and 42. Central and northeast Frayser also use the Ready! Zone 2 service. Ready! is a special service where you can request a ride. It replaced the old route 6 bus.
Major Roads and Highways
I-40 runs through the southern part of Frayser. US 51/SR 3 cuts through the western sections of the neighborhood. Frayser also completely includes SR 300. This road connects US 51 to I-40 exit 2A. Finally, SR 388 begins in Frayser.
