Neighborhood Builder - Memphis / Shawn E. Massey, CCIM, CRRP, ALC

10/15/2026

Price Reduction - Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity | 3,402 SF | For Lease or Sale | $790,000 | Memphis, TN

If you are looking for a second-generation restaurant space that checks the boxes on location, visibility, access, and infrastructure — this is it. 1352 E. Shelby Drive offers 3,402 square feet of fully built-out restaurant space in the heart of Memphis’ high-traffic Whitehaven trade area, just east of the iconic intersection at Elvis Presley Boulevard. Originally developed as a McDonalds and later operated as a Mexican restaurant concept, the property is designed for operational efficiency and customer flow. It features a fully equipped commercial kitchen and is in strong physical condition — significantly reducing time, capital expenditure, and permitting risk. Why This Location Works Proven Retail Corridor Surrounded by national brands including AutoZone, Foot Locker, Starbucks, Walgreens, Kroger, and Southland Mall. Traffic amp; Access Minutes from Interstate 55, capturing commuter traffic, neighborhood density, and destination retail shoppers. Flexible Path Forward For Lease – Ideal for operators seeking a strategic Memphis expansion. For Sale – $790,000 – An opportunity to control your real estate and build long-term equity. Ideal For: Fast casual concepts Regional or national QSR brands Wings, chicken, BBQ, taco, seafood, burger operators International cuisine concepts Drive-thru focused brands Owner-operators ready to scale This is not a shell space. It is a functioning restaurant footprint in a proven corridor — the kind of asset that rarely trades at this price point in a major Memphis artery. Well-located, second-generation restaurant properties move quickly.

Serious inquiries only. Contact: Shawn Massey (901) 334-5702 [email protected] Sidney Seale (901) 598-4442 [email protected] If Memphis is on your growth map, this address deserves immediate attention.

10/14/2026

The 11-story tower on Front Street to become 175 apartments. Construction is set to begin in Q4 2026.

10/14/2026

🚧 When a community has a development problem, is a moratorium really the answer?
Whether it’s data centers, retail, housing, or mixed-use development, legitimate concerns deserve legitimate solutions—not simply a big red PAUSE button.
Good leadership means listening, improving codes, demanding transparency, and finding ways to protect quality of life while encouraging economic growth.
In my latest CRE Professor blog, I make the case for replacing the reflex to say “NO” with thoughtful planning and real solutions.
Because moratoriums can stop activity. Leadership can solve problems.
What do you think? When should a community hit pause—and when should it find a better way forward?

The CRE Professor’s case for leadership, transparency, and smarter development—not simply saying “NO.” To prove that The CRE Professor is more than a one-dimensional retail guy, I’m stepping outside the shopping center and taking on a topic that affects every commercial real estate profess...

10/14/2026

✨Speaker Spotlight✨ Meet Victor Buchholz!

Victor’s design practice focus has been on architecture, design, urban design, and mixed-use environments, with the goal of creating pedestrian-friendly sustainable communities. This focus has translated into great places and market-tested developer solutions for everything from small retail-focused town centers and urban infill mixed-use neighborhoods to world class residential neighborhoods, office environments, resort communities, and urban districts.

Join us on October 29th at 3:30PM at the Memphis Botanic Garden for our Developing Memphis Seminar! 🌆✨

Get your tickets today 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-daily-memphians-developing-memphis-seminar-tickets-1998509485670?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: Paragon Bank and Supporting Sponsors: Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, AutoZone and LBMC Memphis - formerly Frazee Ivy Davis PLC.

10/08/2026

🏬 The Falls Shopping Center | Arlington, TN

A prime retail destination with strong visibility, convenient access, and an impressive lineup of co-tenants—including Whataburger, Starbucks, Chicken Salad Chick, Sports Clips, AT&T, and more.

📍 5291–5287 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN 📈 22,885 SF shopping center 🚗 12,667 AADT on Airline Rd | 14,466 AADT on Milton Wilson Blvd 🏢 Three 1,200 SF spaces available for lease

Interested in learning more about available space at The Falls? Contact us!

Shawn Massey, CCIM, CRRP, ALC
[email protected]
901.461.7070

Sidney Seale
[email protected]
901.598.4442

10/08/2026

Friends, we’re thrilled to announce a brand new summit we’re hosting alongside Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise and the Lyndhurst Foundation!

Mark your calendar for March 3 - 5 in Chattanooga, TN and grab your ticket now. This is an event you won’t want to miss.

We’re bringing together speakers from the housing, economic development, and Main Street worlds, including Chuck Marohn, Joe Minicozzi, and Alli Thurmond Quinlan. Together, we’ll explore the connection between attainable housing, vibrant downtowns, and strong local economies.

Expect walking tours, dynamic sessions, and an immersive small-scale housing workshop.

This coming March, Chattanooga is the place to be. Join us for the first-ever “Housing + Main: Small Town Housing and Downtown Regeneration Summit.”

🔗 Click the link in the comments below to learn more.

10/03/2026

NEW LISTING: Raleigh Oaks Plaza | Memphis, TN

Positioned on Austin Peay Hwy in North Memphis' Raleigh submarket with strong visibility, and easy I-40 access.

📍 Minutes from major employment drivers: Nike North America Logistics Campus (2,600+ employees), Amazon Fulfillment Center (2,000+ employees), and Methodist North Hospital (246 beds)

🛒 Established retail neighbors: Walmart, Kroger, Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros, Whataburger, Aldi, Starbucks, Dollar Tree, Hibbett Sports, Bojangles, Popeyes, McDonald's & more.

📞 For leasing information, contact:
Shawn Massey – 901.334.5702 | [email protected]
Sidney Seale – 901.252.1039 | [email protected]

10/02/2026

YES, AND…
What does improv have to do with commercial real estate?
More than you might think.
The best CRE professionals aren’t reading from a script. They’re listening, adapting, reading the room, handling the unexpected—and keeping the conversation moving.
Because when a client says, “We need 12,000 SF, a drive-thru, 75 parking spaces, and we want to pay less rent…” the answer probably shouldn’t be, “That’s impossible.” 😂
Sometimes the better answer is:
“Yes, AND…let’s see how we can make it work.”
My latest CRE Professor post explores how a little improv can make you a better broker, negotiator, relationship builder—and salesperson.
Maybe the next deal isn’t about having the right answer. Maybe it’s about knowing what to say next.

The best CRE professionals don't just know what to say. They know how to listen, adapt, and keep the conversation moving.

09/30/2026

Join us on October 29th at 3:30PM at the Memphis Botanic Garden for our Developing Memphis Seminar! 🌆✨

Memphis continues to grow and change, with major projects shaping the future of our city. We'll hear from local leaders about the new Memphis Art Museum opening later this year, the Regional One Health campus, and the former home to Houston's at the corner of Poplar Ave. and Mendenhall.

Featured Speakers:

🏢 Zoe Kahr, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art / Memphis Art Museum
⛪️ Dr. Reginald W. Coopwood, Regional One Health
🏗️ Victor Buchholz, Looney Ricks Kiss

Get your tickets today 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-daily-memphians-developing-memphis-seminar-tickets-1998509485670?aff=oddtdtcreator

Big thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: Paragon Bank and our Supporting Sponsors: Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, AutoZone, and LBMC Memphis - formerly Frazee Ivy Davis PLC. See you there! 👏

09/26/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-doughnuts-deal-tables-why-college-real-estate-shawn-aolhe

When I was a student at the University of Memphis, I belonged to the American Marketing Association club. Every Tuesday, we sold doughnuts to raise money for the annual convention.