About Us
What if where you live didn't determine your access to wellness, sports, or community?
That's the question that sparked South 3rd Collective.
After spending more than 15 years away, our story returned to Memphis expecting change. Instead, we found many of the same barriers still standing. Affordable opportunities to move, connect, and experience sports beyond the traditional options remained out of reach for far too many. Even something as simple as meeting new people often centered around sitting down or going out to eat.
So we started with one free tennis lesson. That one lesson became something bigger than we imagined. It reminded us that people weren't just looking for a sport—they were looking for belonging. They wanted a reason to move, laugh, build relationships, and break free
from the routines of everyday life. We believe one opportunity can change the course of a life because we've lived it. That's why South 3rd Collective exists: to remove barriers, expand access, and create spaces where every person has the opportunity to move, connect, and thrive.
Together, we're building a healthier, more connected Memphis—one experience, one relationship, and one life at a time.