Where is a good place for a young professional to live in Memphis?|171855

I am 23 and moving to Memphis for work. I will know no one and I am moving from Columbia, SC, but I am originally from Philadelphia. Where is a good area for me to live? I want to make friends quickly and also have a dog that will be moving with me. Are there any good parks in the area or things to do with your pet?

First of all, my condolences for being transferred here. The best places for you to live as a young, single professional would be downtown or midtown. The nicest areas are way out east, or north Mississippi; however, those are family oriented suburbs. i would strongly encourage you to check out mud island, which is downtown. They have a very nice park along the river which would be great for your dog. Overton park is in midtown. you could find a nice place around there as well.