Former Railgarten Dining, Entertainment & Recreational Venue - 9,843± SF on 1.36± AC

For Lease

2166 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Former Railgarten Dining, Entertainment & Recreational Venue - 9,843± SF on 1.36± AC. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail.

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Contacts

broker
Ed Thomas

Colliers

broker
Andrew Phillips

Colliers

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Date Updated Jun 12, 2025

Colliers is pleased to present 2166 Central Avenue (Formerly Railgarten) which features approximately 10,000-square-feet of indoor entertainment space on a 1.35 acre complex, blending multiple venues into one cohesive destination. It’s designed to offer diverse dining, drinks, live music, and recreational activities across both indoor and outdoor spaces. The Property benefits from being in the heart of the Cooper Young district, a social, cultural, and entertainment hotspot. Whether it’s a local Memphian looking for a weekend hangout, a tourist exploring the city, or a music fan catching a live show, this property is perfectly positioned to attract foot traffic and engagement year-round.

The area is a convenient location in Cooper Young District - packed with award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, and craft breweries. Just minutes from the University of Memphis, CBU, Liberty Park, Downtown Memphis, and Overton Square, making it easy to access many city attractions. Nearby favorites include: Alchemy, Beauty Shop Restaurant, Tsunami, Soul Fish Café, Young Avenue Deli, Central BBQ and Jack Brown’s Burgers.

The Diner - A retro-style American eatery. Casual, relaxed seating with booths and bar seating. Family-friendly atmosphere with a nostalgic touch.

The Tiki Bar - A separate indoor bar area with a tropical island theme. Cozy, dim lighting and fun decor, including palm-themed murals and bamboo furniture.

Indoor Music Hall - Intimate club-like setting with standing room and some seating areas. Fully equipped with professional sound and lighting systems.

The Backyard & Beer Garden - A large open-air space with picnic tables, string lights, and communal seating. Outdoor stage to host larger music gatherings and pop-up events.

Volleyball Court - A full-sized sand volleyball court for pickup games and league play.

The Ping Pong Pavilion - Multiple ping pong tables available for casual play and competitions. Covered area for shade and protection from weather conditions.

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Highlights

  • 30 parking spaces (additional possible)
  • 9,843± SF on 1.35± AC offering multiple dining, drinks and live music areas inside & outside
  • Built in 1968
  • Fenced playground
  • Former Railgarten - a dining, entertainment and recreational venue offering both indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Full sized sand volleyball court
  • Fully furnished Retro Style Diner, Tiki Bar & Indoor Music Hall
  • Gated backyard & beer garden
  • Midtown/Downtown Submarket
  • Outdoor fire pits
  • Outdoor stage for larger gatherings
  • Picnic tables
  • Ping-pong pavilion
  • String lights
  • Within 9 minutes of 3 universities, 3 museums, Overton Square, Overton Park, Memphis Zoo, Liberty Stadium, many popular restaurants, Downtown Memphis & much more
  • Zoned IL

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  • 32/100

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  • 65/100

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Location

  • City Memphis, TN
  • Neighborhood Lenox
  • Zip Code 38104
  • Market Memphis

Points of Interest

  • Cleveland Street

    1.77 miles

  • Pauline

    2.40 miles

  • Dunlap

    2.58 miles

  • Orleans

    2.86 miles

  • Danny Thomas

    3.22 miles

  • Third Street

    3.54 miles

  • Union

    3.78 miles

  • Madison

    3.78 miles

  • Peabody Place

    3.78 miles

  • North Court

    3.79 miles

  • Mapco

    0.04 miles

  • Ballingers

    0.56 miles

  • Marathon

    0.56 miles

  • K Circle

    0.97 miles

  • Amoco

    1.08 miles

  • Shell

    1.08 miles

  • BP

    1.17 miles

  • Exxon

    1.64 miles

  • ChargePoint

    5.49 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    7.68 miles

  • Central Parking lot

    0.52 miles

  • CBU Resident Parking

    0.60 miles

  • Overton Square Garage

    0.65 miles

  • Parkview Parking

    1.20 miles

  • Memphis Zoo Parking

    1.59 miles

  • POB Parking Garage

    1.66 miles

  • MUH Parking Garage

    1.75 miles

  • Associate Parking Garage

    1.87 miles

  • Crosstown Concourse Parking Garage

    2.24 miles

  • Pauline Garage

    2.34 miles

  • Aldos Pizza

    0.08 miles

  • Central BBQ

    0.17 miles

  • Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

    0.21 miles

  • Soul Fish Cafe

    0.29 miles

  • Imagine Vegan Cafe

    0.47 miles

  • Mulan Chinese Bistro

    0.49 miles

  • Cafe Ole

    0.50 miles

  • Beauty Shop

    0.50 miles

  • Outback Steakhouse

    0.52 miles

  • Holiday Ham

    0.54 miles

  • The Fresh Market

    0.48 miles

  • Kroger

    0.97 miles

  • Cash Saver

    1.31 miles

  • Superlo Foods

    1.44 miles

  • Viet Hoa Food Market

    1.73 miles

  • ALDI

    2.77 miles

  • High Point Grocery

    3.21 miles

  • High Point Terrace Shopping Center

    3.21 miles

  • Peabody Place

    3.65 miles

  • Stepherson's

    4.25 miles

2166 Central Ave Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    2166 Central Ave is located in Lenox, which is home to a total of 2 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 2166 Central Ave is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 9,843 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 9,843 square feet are Retail.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Lenox is 32. The average household income here is $52,806 per year.

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