4,022 SF Freestanding Restaurant for Sale or Lease at Southland Mall Outparcel

1277 E Shelby Dr, Memphis Tennessee, 38116

Listing ID: CL-Tennessee-27579 Commercial Free Standing Retail
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Updated on: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Listing Summary

Prime Retail Opportunity: 4,022 SF Freestanding Restaurant for Sale or Lease at Southland Mall Outparcel

Full Description

Located at the high-visibility intersection of Memphis commerce, 1277 E Shelby Dr offers an unparalleled opportunity for investors and restaurateurs alike. This versatile 4,022 SF freestanding building sits on a generous 1.023-acre lot, providing the space and accessibility required for a flagship dining or retail operation.

Positioned strategically as a Southland Mall outparcel, this property benefits from the built-in gravity of a regional shopping hub while maintaining the autonomy of a standalone site.


Investment Highlights & Strategic Location

This property is situated in one of the most resilient and high-performing retail corridors in the region. Whether you are looking to establish a new brand or expand an existing portfolio, the site’s fundamentals are unmatched.

  • Elite Neighbor Performance: According to data from Pacer.Ai, the immediate neighbors—including Popeye’s, Jiffy Lube, and Church’s Chicken—consistently rank as the highest-trafficked locations in the entire state of Tennessee. Nationally, these sites represent some of the most frequented franchises in their respective brands.

  • Recent Area Development: The neighborhood is experiencing a surge in institutional investment, evidenced by the newly constructed Starbucks and AutoZone nearby, signaling long-term economic confidence in this specific pocket of Memphis.

  • Exceptional Accessibility: With a massive acre of land, the site offers ample parking and efficient ingress/egress, essential for high-volume quick-service or sit-down restaurant operations.


Unrivaled Traffic & Visibility

Visibility is the lifeblood of retail, and 1277 E Shelby Dr delivers constant exposure to a massive daily audience. The property sits at a nexus of commuter and local traffic, ensuring your brand is seen by tens of thousands of potential customers every day.

Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts:

Thoroughfare Daily Traffic Count
Shelby Drive 27,190 Vehicles Per Day
Elvis Presley Blvd (Hwy 51) 22,470 Vehicles Per Day

Property Specifications

  • Address: 1277 E Shelby Dr, Memphis, TN

  • Building Size: 4,022 SF

  • Lot Size: 1.023 Acres

  • Primary Use: Restaurant / Retail

  • Transaction Options: Available for Sale or Lease

This is a rare chance to secure a footprint in a retail ecosystem that outperforms state and national averages. With heavy traffic, a massive lot size, and prestigious neighbors, 1277 E Shelby Dr is primed for its next success story.

Quick Glance

  • Listing ID: CL-Tennessee-27579
  • Status: Active
  • Year Build: N/A
  • Building Size: N/A
  • Lot Size: N/A

Complete Details

  • Heating and Cooling: Not Specified

Pricing Details

Additional Features

Highlights
  • 4,022 SF freestanding restaurant building on 1.023 acres for sale or lease
  • Located on an outparcel of Southland Mall
  • Close proximity to newly constructed Starbucks and AutoZone
  • Pacer.Ai ranks the neighboring Popeye's, Jiffy Lube and Church's Chicken as the highest trafficked in the state of Tennessee and some of the highest in the country
  • Traffic Counts (AADT): Shelby Dr 27,190 and Elvis Presley Blvd (Hwy 51) 22,470

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