Plough Towers is a welcoming 150-unit apartment community in the heart of East Memphis, dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and HUD-subsidized independent housing for seniors and mobility-impaired individuals. Our community is thoughtfully designed to support a diverse and qualified population, fostering an environment that enhances self-worth, dignity, and encourages the full use of each resident's skills, intelligence, and experiences.
Why Choose Us?
Numerous Benefits
Our residents enjoy numerous benefits, including a large community room, library and computer center, and numerous planned activities.
Convenient Transportation
Need a ride? We've got you covered with our convenient transportation services, offering regular trips to grocery stores and local shopping destinations.
Well-Built Apartments
Each apartment is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind, featuring open living and dining areas, all-electric kitchens, emergency call pendants that work anywhere in the building, and plenty of storage space.
Leigh A. Hendry
Executive Director
Leigh is the Executive Director at Plough Towers, a Section 8 HUD high rise for seniors over 62 years of age and those individuals under 62 years of age with mobility impairments. Leigh has 28 years of experience in the field of elder care; ranging from adult day services, Alzheimer’s care as well as many years in the not for profit sector. She has a degree from the University of Alabama in Criminal Justice and Sociology, but found her passion working with the aging population. A lifelong Memphian, Leigh states “Being a part of Plough Towers is very rewarding. To see the positive impact living here has for our residents is wonderful. Both our staff and our Board of Directors are always looking for ways that not only help residents get needed services, but they also are seeking ways to give the ‘gravy’ that really gives our residents a quality life.”
Contact us!
info@ploughtowers.org
(901) 767-1910
6580 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38138