Restaurant Opportunity at 1277 E Shelby Dr | Whitehaven Retail Hub

Premier Freestanding Restaurant Opportunity at 1277 E Shelby Dr | Whitehaven Retail Hub

Position your brand at the epicenter of one of the highest-performing retail corridors in the Southeastern United States. 1277 E Shelby Drive offers a premier 4,022-square-foot freestanding restaurant building situated on a generous 1.023-acre outparcel of the iconic Southland Mall. Located in the heart of the Whitehaven Trade Area in Memphis, Tennessee, this property provides the visibility, acreage, and industry-leading traffic metrics required for a flagship dining destination.

This site is uniquely positioned just east of the legendary intersection of Shelby Drive and Elvis Presley Boulevard, a location that combines deep local community roots with a massive influx of global tourism.

Data-Driven Performance & Elite Co-Tenancy

This location isn't just busy—it's statistically significant. According to Pacer.ai, the immediate neighbors of this property are national leaders in customer visits:

• Top-Tier Traffic: The neighboring Popeyes, Jiffy Lube, and Church’s Chicken are ranked as the highest-trafficked locations in the entire State of Tennessee.

• National Dominance: These adjacent businesses also rank among the highest-performing locations in the entire country, proving the immense "gravity" of this specific retail pocket.

• Modern Neighbors: The property sits in close proximity to a newly constructed Starbucks and AutoZone, highlighting continued corporate investment in this immediate block.

Unrivaled Visibility & Regional Access

With a sprawling 1.02-acre footprint, the site offers excellent site depth, ample parking, and superior signage opportunities to capture the attention of tens of thousands of daily commuters.

Impressive Traffic Counts (AADT):

• E Shelby Drive: 27,190+ Vehicles Per Day

• Elvis Presley Blvd (Hwy 51): 22,470+ Vehicles Per Day

The property’s status as a Southland Mall Outparcel ensures it benefits from the shared synergy of the mall’s customer base while maintaining the autonomy and accessibility of a freestanding, single-tenant building.

Property Specifications & Site Advantages

• Address: 1277 E Shelby Dr, Memphis, TN 38116

• Total Building Area: 4,022 SqFt

• Total Land Area: 1.023 Acres (Ample space for drive-thru optimization and high-capacity parking)

• Property Type: Freestanding Commercial / Restaurant

• Tenancy: Single Tenant

• Market: Whitehaven Trade Area (Memphis MSA)

Why 1277 E Shelby Drive?

Whitehaven is a unique market that serves as a primary residential hub for Memphis while simultaneously hosting millions of visitors annually due to its proximity to Graceland.

Expert Insight: For a restaurant operator, 1277 E Shelby Drive offers a "triple-threat" advantage: massive local daily-trip traffic, the endorsement of national brands with top-tier rankings, and the prestige of a mall outparcel. This is a rare opportunity to secure a 4,000+ SF footprint in a location where the neighboring tenants are literally setting state and national records for customer volume.

Capitalize on the highest foot traffic in the state.

For more information on lease terms, site plans, or to schedule a private tour of the facilities, contact our commercial real estate team today.

Given that the neighboring Popeyes and Church's are among the highest-trafficked in the country, are you targeting a specific QSR brand or a full-service concept that can handle this high-volume demand?