Peabody Place Expands Retail, Food and Fun Offerings Downtown

Located in the heart of Memphis’ booming Downtown, the eightblock area known as Peabody Place continues to offer the very best in retail, food and fun. As downtown grows, Belz continues to add shopping options and restaurants to Peabody Place that are sure to please every tourist, resident and visitor alike.

More Shopping
This spring, two new apparel shops will offer a wide variety of clothing. Foot Locker, which opened in late March, occupies a 2,300- square-foot space at the Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center, while Shelton Clothiers will open a 2,700-square-foot store at 147 S. Main in June.

Foot Locker, the world’s leading retailer of athletic footwear and apparel, joins celebrated retail brands such as Ann Taylor Loft, Victoria’s Secret, The GAP and Sunglass Hut at the Peabody Place Entertainment and Retail Center. The new store offers a large selection of athletic shoes and clothing, accessories, sports equipment and fan gear.

“Foot Locker is one of the most recognized athletic retailers in the country,” said Andrew J. Groveman, senior vice president of Belz. “The company has acknowledged the enormous growth in downtown and we’re thrilled that it’s chosen Peabody Place as its new home.”

For more refined apparel, Shelton Clothiers will bring fine retail back to Main Street. Owner Thomas Shelton spent 15 years with an upscale apparel store in East Memphis before deciding to step out on his own. The growing population and the expanding retail offerings downtown influenced Shelton to make the move.

Shelton Clothiers will offer better men’s clothing with personalized service. In order to make the customers feel as comfortable as possible, the store will have hardwood floors, a first-class mirrored fitting area with leather seating, antiques and a wine bar.

More Restaurants
Now that you’ve got the right clothes, it’s time to eat.

Appetite-pleasers abound at Peabody Place. From the all- American to the flavor of the East, visitors will never go home hungry. Recent additions include Bluefin, Hooters, South Philly, and Bistro Burger.

For those looking for something with an international flare, Bluefin Edge Cuisine and Sushi Lounge, now open at 135 S. Main, offers a wide variety of seafood, sushi and cocktails in a trendy, casual setting. Bluefin is the latest in restaurateur Jimmy Ishii’s group of highly successful restaurants.

The unique space is backlit with blue lights and filled with cozy couches and secluded round booths. Bluefin is open late, perfect for get-togethers after games, concerts or plays. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, a DJ provides the latest music for those dining, lounging or shooting pool in the adjacent Bluefin Billiards Room.

This June, Hooters will open a downtown restaurant in Peabody Place. The 6,500-square-foot space will offer guests a laid-back dining experience with a casual, beach theme. Hooters serves seafood, hamburgers, sandwiches and “nearly world famous” chicken wings. The Atlanta-based franchise has more than 359 Hooters locations in 43 states and in countries around the world.

South Philly, another fun restaurant opening in June, will bring the authentic taste of Philadelphia to Memphis. Named after the historic Philadelphia neighborhood, the family-owned restaurant will serve authentic Philly cheese steaks and hoagies, along with Italian Ice, Philadelphia’s own TastyKakes, and soft pretzels. The unique, two-story space at 250 Peabody Place will reflect the casual and fun atmosphere of the restaurant. Famous Philadelphia landmarks will be projected on the walls of the 3,000-square-foot restaurant and customers can watch their sandwich being made through windows in the kitchen.

Bistro Burger, now open next to Napoli Pizza and Subs, offers hungry visitors the classic American menu – hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes. Customers can customize their burgers any way they wish, so the possibilities are endless.

For leasing information about Peabody Place, call (901) 260-7444.