Midtown Memphis' live music crowd is getting a little nervous. Growlers, the Poplar Avenue club that regularly hosts local and touring acts, is tied to a commercial property that has quietly hit the market, raising questions about whether the room will stay a stage or turn into something else entirely, such as retail or restaurant space.
The property, marketed as 1909–1913 Poplar Avenue, is listed at $899,000 and includes roughly 4,800 square feet of interior space. According to Crexi, the offering is being pitched as an owner-operator or investor opportunity and specifically notes the asking price and square footage.
The site has housed a music venue since 2017, the Memphis Business Journal reports. Growlers lists the Poplar Avenue address and an active event calendar, with bookings shown into 2026, which signals that the venue is still operating while the property is being marketed.
What The Listing Says
The brokerage materials list James McCraw and Hank Martin as the contacts for the property and describe about 59 feet of frontage on Poplar along with roughly 30 parking spaces. LoopNet hosts photos and a marketing narrative that pitches the space for retail, restaurant or entertainment reuse.
Where This Fits In Midtown
The Growlers listing lands just as another high-profile Midtown property, Minglewood Hall, went on the market in late March, sparking similar talk about what might happen to established live music spaces. The Daily Memphian reported on the Minglewood sale and on broader commercial pressure along the Madison and Poplar corridors.
What Is Next For Growlers
For now, promoters appear to be moving ahead as usual. The club’s calendar shows events scheduled into early 2026, suggesting operations will continue while the property is shopped. A March event listing for Growlers shows bands on the bill at the Poplar room this year, a reminder that the concert schedule has stayed active even as the building itself is up for sale; see the event listing for details.
Prospective buyers can review the full marketing packet and reach the listing agents through the commercial listing, which includes agent contact information. For additional local coverage and context, see the Memphis Business Journal and the commercial marketing pages linked above.
