Wendys Memphis Tennessee

Quick Facts

What’s on the Menu

Wendy’s locations in Memphis carry the full national menu: fresh never frozen beef burgers (Dave’s Single, Double, and Triple), the Baconator, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, nuggets, fresh made salads, chili, and the Frosty. The Biggie Bag a sandwich, 4piece nuggets, small fries, and a small drink remains the standout value option. Breakfast is available at most locations from roughly 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Tennessee has no state minimum wage law of its own and defers to the federal minimum wage, so menu prices at Memphis Wendy’s locations tend to run close to the national average, without the added markup seen in higher minimum wage states like California. For exact current pricing and the complete item list, see the full Wendy’s menu & pricing guide.

Hours & Availability

Memphis Wendy’s locations typically open between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM depending on the address, and most stay open well into the evening, seven days a week. A handful of locations including the Winchester Road location near Hickory Hill open later, around 10:00 AM. Weekend hours sometimes shift slightly later than weekdays at several locations.

During major city events Grizzlies games at FedExForum, Redbirds games at AutoZone Park, Memphis in May, or Beale Street festivals nearby Downtown and Midtown locations can see higher demand and longer waits. Confirming current hours via Google Maps or the Wendy’s app before visiting on an event day or holiday is always worthwhile, since hours below are typical rather than guaranteed for any single location.

Hours above are typical ranges, not guarantees for any specific address. Individual locations vary and change hours without notice. Always confirm with Google Maps or the Wendy’s restaurant locator before visiting.

Find a Wendy’s Near Memphis (Live Map)

With 14 locations spread across a wide metro area, this live map is the most reliable way to find the nearest Wendy’s it reflects real, current listings rather than a fixed list that can go stale. Use it alongside the verified addresses below.

Wendy’s Locations by Area

Here’s what to expect in each part of Memphis. The city’s Wendy’s locations are spread fairly evenly across the metro, with the heaviest concentration in East Memphis:

Downtown & Midtown: Home to the Washington Street location near Beale Street and FedExForum, plus the Union Avenue location in Midtown. These are the most walkable and transit accessible locations in the city, popular with visitors and Downtown residents.

East Memphis: The largest cluster, including locations on Poplar Avenue, Kirby Parkway, South Highland, and Walnut Grove Road. These serve dense residential and commercial corridors and generally have the most reliable drive thru and parking access.

North Memphis: Locations on Covington Pike and Whitten Road serve the Raleigh and Bartlett adjacent areas, with easy access from I-40 and I-240.

South Memphis & Whitehaven: Locations on Getwell, South 3rd Street, and Elvis Presley Boulevard serve the southern part of the city, including the area near Graceland, with additional coverage near East Shelby Drive toward the airport corridor.

Key Locations – Verified Addresses

These addresses are confirmed against Wendy’s own location listings as of this writing. New locations open and close over time, so treat this as a starting point and confirm with the live map or official locator above before visiting.

Use the Google Map above to find the location nearest your hotel, workplace, or transit stop. The full table below lists all 14 confirmed locations citywide, including six additional restaurants not shown as cards above: South 3rd Street, East Shelby Drive, Walnut Grove Road, Whitten Road, New Covington Pike, and Winchester Road.

Complete List of Wendy’s Locations in Memphis

Opening times shown are typical weekday openings sourced from Wendy’s official locator; several locations open slightly later on weekends. Closing times aren’t published in a standardized format across locations, so confirm via the live map or locator above rather than assuming a fixed closing time.

Services at a Glance

Individual locations can vary always confirm drive thru, dinein, or breakfast availability for your specific address via the Wendy’s app or locator before visiting.

Parking Availability

Parking is straightforward across nearly all Memphis Wendy’s locations. Most are standalone restaurants or sit in strip mall lots with their own dedicated customer parking, typical of the city’s car friendly layout. Even the Downtown Washington Street location, close to Beale Street and FedExForum, has adjacent parking, though street parking Downtown can get tighter during event nights budget extra time if you’re driving in during a Grizzlies game or a Beale Street festival.

Public Transportation

Memphis has more limited transit coverage than many major U.S. cities, so most residents and visitors drive. That said, the Downtown and Midtown locations are reachable via MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) bus routes, and the Downtown location on Washington Street is a short walk from the Main Street Trolley line, which runs along the Downtown core near Beale Street and the riverfront. Locations in East, North, and South Memphis are generally best reached by car or rideshare, since bus coverage thins out significantly outside the urban center. If you’re relying on transit, check the specific route and walking distance on the MATA website or Google Maps before you go.

Wendy’s Near Major Highways

For drivers passing through rather than staying in one part of the city, several locations sit close to Memphis’s main interstates. The Covington Pike and New Covington Pike locations are a short drive from I-40 in North Memphis. The Getwell Road location is close to I-240 near the Getwell exit on the eastern loop. The Elvis Presley Boulevard location in Whitehaven sits near I-55 on the south side of the city, close to the Mississippi state line. The East Shelby Drive and Winchester Road locations are near I-240’s southeastern stretch, in the Hickory Hill area. Downtown’s Washington Street location is close to where I-40 and I-55 converge near the Mississippi River bridges.

Wendy’s Near Memphis International Airport

Unlike some airports, Memphis International Airport (MEM) does not currently have a Wendy’s inside the terminal itself. Travelers wanting Wendy’s before or after a flight will need to drive or rideshare to a nearby restaurant. The closest confirmed location is on East Shelby Drive, a few miles from the terminal in the airport corridor of Southeast Memphis, with additional options nearby on Getwell Road and Winchester Road. Build in extra time for the drive and for airport traffic, especially during peak departure periods.

Delivery Services

Where a nearby location participates, Wendy’s delivery is available through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, in addition to delivery ordering through the Wendy’s app itself. Coverage and delivery radius depend on which location is actually closest to your address with 14 locations spread across the metro, most Memphis neighborhoods have at least one participating restaurant within delivery range. Enter your address in any of the delivery apps to confirm coverage and current delivery fees before ordering.

Wendy’s Near Graceland, Beale Street & University of Memphis

Visitors touring Graceland will find a Wendy’s directly on Elvis Presley Boulevard, just a short drive from the mansion and visitor center a convenient stop for a quick meal before or after a tour. Downtown visitors exploring Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, or a Grizzlies game at FedExForum have the Washington Street location within easy walking or short rideshare distance. Students and visitors near the University of Memphis campus have the South Highland location right along the edge of campus, within walking distance of the Highland Strip. All three locations offer standard drive thru and dine in service, and all can get busier around major event times, so mobile ordering through the Wendy’s app can help skip the line.

Accessibility & Payment

Wendy’s restaurants are generally built to standard ADA accessibility requirements, including accessible entrances and seating, though specific features can vary by individual building. If accessibility is a concern for your visit, it’s worth calling the specific location ahead of time to confirm phone numbers for each confirmed location are listed above. For payment, Wendy’s locations typically accept cash, major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and Wendy’s gift cards, both in store and through the app for mobile orders.

Best Time to Visit & Local Tips

A few general patterns are worth knowing before you go. Downtown and Midtown locations tend to see their busiest stretches around lunch on weekdays and on evenings when there’s a Grizzlies game at FedExForum, a Redbirds game at AutoZone Park, or an event on Beale Street consistent with how any quick service restaurant near a stadium or entertainment district behaves on event nights. During Memphis in May, the city’s largest annual festival, expect heavier traffic and longer waits near Downtown and riverfront locations. Suburban East, North, and South Memphis locations tend to follow more predictable commuter patterns, with rushes around the morning and evening drive times. As always, the Wendy’s app’s mobile ordering can help you skip the line during any of these busier periods.

Wendy’s and the Memphis Food Scene

Memphis is famous for its barbecue and Southern cooking, from Rendezvous style dry rub ribs to the pulled pork sandwiches found across the city. Wendy’s doesn’t compete with that scene it fills a different, functional need for a fast, reliable, quality meal at an accessible price, whether you’re near Beale Street, Graceland, the University of Memphis, or just passing through on I-40 or I-240. With Tennessee’s lack of an elevated fast food minimum wage keeping prices close to the national average, that combination of speed and value holds up well for residents, students, and visitors alike.

How to Find a Wendy’s Near Me in Memphis

With 14 locations spread across a wide metro area, checking a live source before you head out is the easiest way to find the closest one:

Frequently Asked Questions – Wendy’s Memphis

Wendy’s Near Memphis – Surrounding Cities

Wendy’s has a strong presence across Tennessee and the Mid South. Traveling east toward Nashville, west across the Mississippi River toward Little Rock, or south toward Jackson, Mississippi, you’ll find Wendy’s along most major highway routes out of Memphis.

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