Adjacent to Uptown Charlotte, it is bounded within Little Sugar Creek, Kenilworth Avenue, John Belk Freeway, East 4th Street, Queens Road, and Henley Place.

Myers wished to "develop [it] for the negro race, giving them such a modern convenience as would make their contentment and comfort.

"[1][5] Myers is noted that the anticipated outcome was to create "better citizens" and homeowners, reflecting that the community would produce "thrifty, industrious, well-behaved and construction forces in their race.

Residents had the option to rent or purchase homes and were creating a community that boasted urban amenities, including a city park, school, churches, and tree-lined streets.

[1] Due to growth, developers and affluent homeowners have moving in, upscale apartment complexes and expensive homes are being built.

[6] Easier access to public transportation has also aided with Cherry's gentrification as developers move in to purchase vacant lots and cheaper houses.