Avon Woods Neighborhood

Fourth of July Parade 2025
2025-07-04 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Avon School, 310 Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
It’s time once again for our Annual Avon Woods Fourth of July Parade & Picnic! We will gather at 9:30am in front of Avon School and begin the parade around the neighborhood at 10am. Join the parade! Families, children, dogs (on leashes, please), classic cars, Jeeps, strollers, wagons and bicycles/tricycles are invited to join.

Music
Post-parade hot dogs, chips and bottled water
Post-parade bouncy house inflatable (until approx. 1pm)
Memphis Fire Department pumper truck – with water spray to cool off!
Hollywood Feed – treats for the pups
Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream ($3-5 per treat)
Avon Woods Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Watch info table

Decorations Contest – Win Prizes!
Prizes will be awarded for best decorated bicycles, tricycles, scooter and wagons. For kids 12 and under. Judging will take place at 9:30am before the parade.
SHOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE!
Show your Avon Woods pride with Avon Woods branded merchandise, including special Fourth of July Parade & Picnic t-shirts. View the Fourth of July collection, and order by Monday, June 23, to ensure free standard delivery by July 4. (Expedited delivery available if you miss the cut-off date.)

Pay Your Annual Dues
Become a Member — This is when we encourage folks to renew their Avon Wood Neighborhood commitment. Your dues help fund neighborhood communications (like this website!) and events throughout the year.

Per household: $30/year
Individual: $20/year
Make checks payable to: Avon Neighborhood Association, and deliver to Derrick or Amanda Von Stein, 525 Princeton Cove
Or, pay conveniently via Venmo. Just scan this QR code using your Venmo mobile app:

NOTE: When paying by Venmo, please include your name, address and email address in the description.

Food Truck Social - June 2025
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Good Groceries Mobile Diner
CHANGE OF PLANS! Bad news: 9-Dough-1 had truck trouble. Good news: The good folks at Good Groceries Mobile Diner have saved the day!
Join your neighbors Thursday, June 19 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! Good Groceries Mobile Diner will be offering their delectable Here Chicky Chicky (garlic basil chicken), Grilled Pekin Duck Sausage Brat, Smoked Brisket “BLT”, Mango or BBQ Duck Confit, Salmon Burger, Crispy Tofu sandwiches and more!
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Meeting Q2 2025
2025-06-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join us Thursday, June 5 at 6:30pm for second quarter meeting of Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch at Independent Presbyterian Church.

AGENDA

Area Crime Report: Learn about crime incidents reported by Avon Woods block captains, block captain coverage and opportunities.

MPD Crime Prevention Grant: Update on how we’re using the $2500 grant from MPD.

Community Voices Session: A structured brainstorming session allowing you to voice your concerns, ideas and suggestions.

Upcoming Events: Be among the first to hear of upcoming neighborhood events, including plans for our Annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, National Night Out and Q3 Neighborhood Watch Meeting.

FREE Gift: If you haven’t got yours yet, Avon Woods “Useful Numbers” refrigerator magnets will be distributed courtesy of Avon Woods Neighborhood Association.

This is your Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch. Come, learn, get to know your neighbors and get involved to help keep Avon Woods safe.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis.

Help spread the news

Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors. Not already on our mailing list? Sign up here.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Independent Presbyterian parking lot via gate on Walnut Grove Road. Enter building main entrance. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, through the front lobby and to your left.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

Food Truck Social — May 2025
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
SAY CHEESE!

Is there anything more comforting than a classic grilled cheese? Enjoy a modern version of this childhood favorite with your neighbors Thursday, May 22 at Avon Park. Say Cheese! food truck will be offering gourmet variations of grilled cheese sandwiches, including Cluck Me! Buffalo Chicken and Pepper Jack on Sourdough Bread, Brisket with Caramelized Onion and Provolone on Texas Toast, Pizza Melt with Pepperoni and Mozzarella, or Sweet Little Muenster with Rosemary Infused Apple Jelly, and much more!

Plus — Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream will be serving up frozen treats to cool you off!

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Food Truck Social - April 2025
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Good Groceries Mobile Diner
Join your neighbors Thursday, April 17 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! Good Groceries Mobile Diner will be offering their delectable Here Chicky Chicky (garlic basil chicken), Grilled Pekin Duck Sausage Brat, Smoked Brisket “BLT”, Mango or BBQ Duck Confit, Salmon Burger, Crispy Tofu sandwiches and more!
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Meeting Q1 2025
2025-03-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
You’re invited — to help keep Avon Woods safe! Join us for this year’s first quarterly meeting of Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch, Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Independent Presbyterian Church.

AGENDA

MPD Crime Prevention Grant: Learn about the $2,500 grant we were awarded and how it will be used.

Area Crime Report: Learn about crime incidents reported by Avon Woods block captains, block captain coverage and opportunities.

Memphis Police Department: Guidance from representatives of MPD Appling Farms Precinct

A Look Ahead: Learn about key dates in 2025 for Avon Woods.

FREE Gift: Avon Woods “Useful Numbers” refrigerator magnets will be distributed courtesy of Avon Woods Neighborhood Association.

This is your Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch. Come, learn, get to know your neighbors and get involved.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis.

Help spread the news

Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors. Not already on our mailing list? Sign up here.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Independent Presbyterian parking lot via gate on Walnut Grove Road. Enter building main entrance. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, through the front lobby and to your left.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

Coffee & Donuts in the Cove October 2024
2024-10-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Wake up and start the weekend with your Avon Woods neighbors at Coffee & Donuts in the Cove — an all-new neighborhood event! DonutNV, a mini donut shop on wheels owned by our neighbor Dana Woods will be serving up hot or iced NVous Coffee and mini donuts cooked before your very eyes and piled high with your choice of toppings — glazed, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, Oreo, French toast, chocolate caramel, Fruity Pebbles, rainbow sprinkles, and more! Even special Fall flavors, Pumpkin Roll and Poison Apple topping.

If hot or iced coffee isn’t your cup ‘o tea, DonutNV will also be serving hot chocolate and their fresh-squeezed lemonade with 7 flavor options!

Saturday morning, Oct. 26, we will be in the cove where Pinewood Street ends at Avon Park from 8:00–10:00am. Bring your family, bring a friend, bring a blanket or lawn chairs and come get to know your neighbors with a sweet start to your day.

NOTE: Please be considerate of our neighbors on Pinewood Street and park in the school parking lot and avoid parking in the cove. Thank you.

Annual Fall Picnic 2024
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your Avon Woods neighbors Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1:00-4:00pm at Avon Park for our annual neighborhood Fall Picnic. We will be serving charcoal-grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, mac and cheese, chips and cookies. Plus, Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream Truck will be there selling frozen treats.

Activities for the whole family include hayrides around the park, a giant inflatable bouncy house for the kids, pumpkin painting, cornhole — and even a large screen TV so you can also enjoy the Fall football games!

Bottled water will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own beverages. Coolers are welcome. Bring chairs or picnic blankets. Dogs are leashes are welcome as well.

Rain Date: In the event of rain, we will move the picnic to Sunday, Oct. 20, 1:00-4:00pm. Fingers crossed for good weather!

MEMBERS EAT FREE!

Meal tickets are FREE for dues-paying members, up to 4 meal tickets for household members, 1 meal ticket per individual member. Non-members and guests pay just $5.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

It takes a crew to put on an event of this size, and we still need volunteers to help with setup and takedown, serving food, collecting money, and assisting with the hayrides and other games. If you’d like to help, please contact us.

Survival Awareness Training
2024-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
The Avon Woods Neighborhood Association is sponsoring “Survival Awareness Training” led by retired FBI Special Agent Matthew Campbell, the evening of Thursday, Sept. 12. Based on Matt’s extensive experience with critical incidents, such as active shooters, assaults, kidnapping, and information obtained from thousands of actual FBI cases, this training will give you the knowledge necessary to identify and avoid potentially dangerous situations as well as how to react if you are involved in one.

Learn tips for navigating today’s world safely by having a plan for your physical safety at work, at a shopping mall, a restaurant, or any public setting. Attendees will learn what bad guys seek in their victims and how not to be “that person.” Additionally, some of the training centers on child safety and keeping our children safe in today’s dangerous world.

People leave this training feeling empowered by their new set of skills and confidence they will make the right decisions for their safety and the safety of their families. This education will prepare you to:

Increase situational awareness

Anticipate problems

Avoid patterns

Train your mind

Avoid being a target

Know how to flee and how to fight if necessary

Protect your children and loved ones

About Matthew Campbell

Survival Awareness Training was created by Matthew Campbell, who recently retired from the FBI after a 25-year career. Matthew was the leader of an FBI SWAT team that conducted missions critical to our government both in the United States and overseas. He was an FBI Firearms Instructor, Tactical Instructor, Self Defense Instructor, and the Active Shooter Coordinator for the FBI, Jackson Division. In his 25 years of experience, Matthew has investigated numerous violent crimes, including child and adult abductions, violent robberies and assaults, as well as white collar crimes.

No Cost to Attend

This is a free event, sponsored and paid for by the Avon Woods Neighborhood Association, and open to all neighborhood residents.

Help spread the news. Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors.

Caution to parents: Although Matt recommends this presentation for both adults and teens, be aware that there will be discussions about child abductions and pedophiles, so be guided accordingly.

August Food Truck Social
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your neighbors Thursday, Aug. 22 at Avon Park for fried catfish and fellowship! Mr. Frazier’s Fish Fry food truck will be offering Catfish 3-Wayz — Crabby Smothered, Sticky-Garlic Drizzled and Cajun Dipped — seasoned fries, deep-fried corn on the cob, Crabby Fries, cole slaw and fried okra! Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream Truck will be there too! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

July 2024 Food Truck Social
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
TIME CHANGE: Rolling our start time back to 6:00PM due to the heat! Join your neighbors Thursday, July 18 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! El Mero Taco food truck will be offering tacos, quesadillas, Mexican street corn — and margaritas, too! Avon Woods’ own Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream Truck will be there too! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Fourth of July Parade 2024
2024-07-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Avon School, 310 Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Celebrate Independence Day with your Avon Woods neighbors! We will gather at 9:30am in front of Avon School and begin the parade around the neighborhood at 10am. Join the parade! Families, children, dogs (on leashes, please), antique cars, strollers, and bicycles/tricycles are invited to join — decked out in our best Yankee Doodle Dandy decorations! Come and enjoy:

Music
Post-parade hot dogs, chips and bottled water
Post-parade bouncy house inflatable (until approx. 1pm)
Memphis Fire Department fire truck – with water spray to cool off!
Hook Point Brewery – offering samples of their new Original Glory beer
Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream ($3-5 per treat)
Avon Woods Neighborhood Association information table

New This Year
Show your Avon Woods pride with Avon Woods branded merchandise, including special Fourth of July Parade & Picnic t-shirts. View the Fourth of July collection, and order by Monday, June 24, for standard delivery by July 4. (Expedited delivery available if you miss the cut-off date.)

Pay Your Annual Dues
Become a Member — This is when we encourage folks to renew their Avon Wood Neighborhood commitment. Your dues help fund neighborhood communications (like this website!) and events throughout the year.

Per household: $30/year
Individual: $20/year
Make checks payable to: Avon Neighborhood, and delivery to Derrick or Amanda Von Stein, 525 Princeton Cove
Or, pay conveniently via Venmo. Just scan this QR code using your Venmo mobile app:

Neighborhood Watch Meeting - June 27
2024-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
We’re getting organized! Come and meet your new Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch Block Captains, Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. At Independent Presbyterian Church.

In this meeting, we will:

Meet our Memphis Police Department precinct commanders and new MPD Neighborhood Watch Manager

Learn about crime trends in Avon Woods and crime prevention tips

Install our Avon Woods Block Captains and show the areas they cover

Discuss areas still lacking Block Captains and solicit volunteers

This is your Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch. Come, learn and get involved.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis.

Help spread the news. Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Independent Presbyterian parking lot via gate on Walnut Grove Road. Enter building main entrance. Walk past the bookstore and turn right at the first hallway. Go to first room on the left, Room 220.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

June 2024 Food Truck Social
2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your neighbors Thursday, June 20 at Avon Park for an authentic taste of Memphis by way of Grisanti’s “9 Dough 1” food truck! Owned and operated by the legendary Grisanti family, “9 Dough 1” will be serving gourmet personal size (8-inch) pizzas — cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, Meat Lover, BBQ chicken and veggie. And, if we’re lucky, maybe even their famous lobster pizza! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

May 2024 Food Truck Social
2024-05-23 05:30 - 07:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your neighbors Thursday, May 23 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! New Wing Order will be offering their delicious wings and things — like Hot Wing Nachos, Fried Chicken BBQ Nachos, Smokehouse Loaded Fries, Avocado Taco or Buffaclo Chicken Taco! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

April 2024 Food Truck Social
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your neighbors Thursday, April 25 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! Good Groceries Mobile Diner will be offering their delectable Here Chicky Chicky (garlic basil chicken), Grilled Pekin Duck Sausage Brat, Smoked Brisket “BLT”, Mango or BBQ Duck Confit, Salmon Burger, Crispy Tofu sandwiches and more! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Neighborhood Watch Meeting 2
2024-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Avon School, 310 Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Our second meeting for organizing an Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch will take place Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Avon Lenox School.

In this meeting, we will:

Align on our top neighborhood concerns.

Discuss how we would like to organize.

Determine meeting cadence and communication preferences.

Identify volunteer needs, such as street captains, communications, etc.

This is your Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch. Come and let your voice be heard.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis. There is no cost to join.

Help spread the news. Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch Kick-off
2024-03-21 18:30 - 19:30 | White Station Elementary School, 4840 Chickasaw Rd, Memphis, Tennessee, 38117, United States
Crime is no longer something that happens to someone else, in some other neighborhood. We are all affected by it. It’s time we band together as Avon Woods neighbors to do something. Join us the evening of Thursday, March 21, at White Station Elementary as we kick-off our efforts to form an Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis. There is no cost to join.

We will be joined by a Neighborhood Watch representative from the Memphis Police Department, who will introduce us to the basics of forming an official Neighborhood Watch. The program will provide crime prevention education and awareness, personal property identification, and home security tactics.

We will discuss your neighborhood concerns, develop an action plan, and begin to identify block captains for each street section in Avon Woods.

Please join us in the library at White Station Elementary, 4840 Chickasaw Rd., graciously opened to us by Principal Bradley K. Breeden. Please park and enter the building through the entrance facing the west parking lot behind Avon School.

Help spread the news. Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

August 2023 Food Truck Social
2023-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | TN
Please join us for a neighborhood food truck night on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The Green Beetle food truck was such a hit last time — even during a constant downpour — that we thought we would bring them back in hopes for better weather! Memphis’s oldest tavern (established 1939), The Green Beetle now brings their Southern-influenced comfort food to you with some favorites from their South Main Street Memphis landmark, like Bacon BBQ Burger, Smoked Chicken Sandwich and Dirty Bird Fries.

Save room for dessert! Our very own neighbor, Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream truck will be selling cold sweet treats as well.

Please bring a chair or picnic blanket, and come out for a little while to get to know your Avon Woods neighbors!

Fourth of July Parade 2023
2023-07-04 05:00 - 07:00 | Avon School, 310 Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Celebrate Independence Day with your Avon Woods neighbors! We will begin gathering at 9:30am in front of Avon School and begin the parade around the neighborhood at 10am. Families, children, dogs (on leashes, please), antique cars, strollers, bikes, skates, decorations — bring it all and show your patriotism! Come and enjoy:

Music
Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream Truck ($3-5 per treat)
Post-parade hot dogs, chips and bottled water
Post-parade bouncy house inflatable (until approx. 1pm)

Become a Member — This is when we encourage folks to renew their Avon Wood Neighborhood commitment. Your dues help fund neighborhood communications (like this website!) and events throughout the year.

Per household: $30/year
Individual: $20/year
Make checks payable to: Avon Neighborhood

June 2023 Food Truck Social
2023-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Join your neighbors Wednesday evening at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! El Mero Taco food truck will be offering tacos, quesadillas, Mexican street corn — and margaritas, too! Avon Woods’ own Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream Truck will be there too! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!
