treme

Treme, also spelled Tremé, is a historic neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Located just north of the French Quarter and adjacent to the Faubourg Marigny, it is one of the oldest African-American neighborhoods in the city and a center of Creole culture, music, and cuisine. The area developed in the early 19th century as a vibrant community for free people of color and their descendants, drawing on French, Caribbean, and Spanish influences that shaped local traditions.

Congo Square, now part of Louis Armstrong Park, has long served as a public site for African and Caribbean music, dance, and social gatherings, contributing to the development of New Orleans brass band and jazz traditions. Tremé has been home to churches, schools, and cultural institutions linked to Creole heritage, and it is associated with musicians such as Louis Armstrong.

In the modern era, Tremé faced damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has since been the focus of rebuilding efforts and preservation work to protect historic architecture and cultural landmarks amid changing demographics.

The name Tremé is also used for the HBO television series Treme (2010–2011), created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer. The series portrays life in post-Katrina New Orleans, focusing on musicians, chefs, and residents as they navigate recovery and community renewal.