Avon Woods Neighborhood

Active Shooter Response Training
2026-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
The Avon Woods Neighborhood Association is sponsoring “Active Shooter Response Training” led by Shelby County Emergency Management Homeland Security, the evening of Thursday, June 4. In this one-hour session, participants will learn how to prepare to respond with clarity and confidence in the face of an active shooter situation. This training provides practical guidance to recognize danger, make critical decisions, and take action to protect yourself and others in public spaces. Case studies of past events will be exhibited with advice on countering similar events.

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:

Recognize warning signs and potential threats.

Know when to Run, Hide or Fight.

Learn the Avoid-Deny-Defend methodology.

Protect yourself and those around you.

Survive a shooting event.

About the Shelby County Emergency Management Homeland Security Agency

The Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency serves as the county’s lead organization for emergency preparedness, disaster response, recovery, and homeland security coordination. Working closely with local, state, federal, and community partners, the agency develops strategic plans, conducts training and exercises, manages emergency operations, and promotes public readiness to help protect the community from natural disasters, public safety threats, and other emergencies across Shelby County.

No Cost to Attend

This is a free event, sponsored 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.

Food Truck Social — June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 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, June 18 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!

Fourth of July Parade 2026
2026-07-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Avon School, 310 Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Celebrate 250 years of independence — right here at home!

Join the 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, golf carts, strollers, wagons and bicycles/tricycles are invited to join.

Come early for coffee and beignets from Voodoo Cafe

Stay after the parade for hot dogs, chips and bottled water

Post-parade bouncy house inflatable (until approx. 1:00pm)

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, scooters and wagons. For kids 12 and under. Judging will take place at 9:30am before the parade.

New This Year! Best Decorated Yard Contest

Decorate your home and win a prize! Open to all Avon Woods residents. Fly your flags, put up bunting, lights, balloons — whatever. Get creative — and patriotic! Judging will take place the morning of July 4. Prize winner will be announced at 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 22, to ensure free standard delivery by July 4. (Expedited delivery available if you miss the cut-off date.)

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER AND MAP

Help spread the word (and show the way). Download the 2026 Avon Woods Fourth of July Parade & Picnic flyer with all the details — and a parade route map. And share with your friends and neighbors. All are welcome. The more, the merrier!

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: $35/year

Individual: $25/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:

Venmo Makes It Easy

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

National Night Out 2026
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
One evening. One neighborhood. One nationwide celebration of community.

The Avon Woods Neighborhood Association invites all neighbors to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30-7:30 PM at Avon Park for an evening of fellowship, fun and community connection.

Whether you’ve lived in Avon Woods for decades or just moved into the neighborhood, National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, strengthen community ties and get to know the people who help keep our neighborhood safe.

Meet Your Neighbors and Local First Responders

During the evening you’ll have the opportunity to meet members of our Neighborhood Watch Block Captains team, along with special guests from the Memphis Police Department’s Tillman Precinct and the Memphis Fire Department’s Fire Station #21 (on South Mendenhall Rd.) It’s a relaxed setting to ask questions, learn more about neighborhood safety and build relationships with the first responders who serve our community.

Frozen Treats & Free Giveaways

We’re also excited to welcome back neighborhood favorite (Mr. Joe) Ivey’s Ice Cream Truck, where frozen treats will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Be sure to stop by the Neighborhood Association table for free giveaways while supplies last, including:

Avon Woods “Important Numbers” Refrigerator Magnets — to keep critical contact info handy

Rechargeable Personal Handheld Fans — to keep cool on these HOT summer nights

Mini LED Flashlights — for all those power outages and things that go “bump” in the night!

What is National Night Out?

Held each year on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Millions of neighbors in thousands of communities across the country gather on the same evening to build relationships, strengthen neighborhood spirit and help make their communities safer and more connected.

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.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pics from National Night Out 2025:

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

Food Truck Social — Aug. 20, 2026
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
SOI NUMBER 9

Authentic, accessible and affordable Thai street food in Avon Park, Thursday, Aug. 20, courtesy of Soi Number 9. Choose from chicken, tofu, curry and fish rice or noodle bowls. Plus, extras including crunchy spring rolls, potstickers, fried tofu squares and more. Wash it down with Thai iced tea, iced Thai coffee, soft drinks or bottled water.

And you know it — Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream will be there, 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!
