Forward Storage operates in Memphis, TN — at our Shelby Oaks / East Memphis location. Memphis is FedEx’s world headquarters, the second-largest medical district in the US, and a market shaped by constant transition — corporate moves, college turnover, and the ongoing reshuffling of a metro that touches Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We serve all of it from one well-positioned facility.

Forward Storage’s Tennessee footprint

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Who stores with us in Tennessee

FedEx World Hub employees on rotation. FedEx headquarters and the Memphis hub bring constant employee movement. Pilots, dispatchers, engineers, and corporate staff relocate in and out of Memphis frequently. Our online rental and month-to-month leases match how relocation storage needs to work.

University of Memphis students. U of M students need summer storage for dorm contents and apartment transitions. East Memphis is convenient for many U of M off-campus housing communities.

East Memphis / Bartlett / Cordova downsizers. Families moving from larger east-side suburban homes into smaller properties (often downtown or closer-in) use storage during transitions. Memphis humidity makes climate control essential for wood furniture and family photos.

Memphis Medical District workers. Medical professionals at Methodist, Regional One, Le Bonheur, and the broader UTHSC medical district sometimes need storage during relocations or housing transitions.

Contractors and small businesses. Memphis’s construction and logistics economy uses flex storage for tools, inventory, and equipment.

Tennessee self-storage market context

Memphis self-storage runs across the metro with significant variation by submarket. East Memphis / Bartlett / Cordova pricing runs middle-of-pack; downtown and midtown Memphis pricing is higher. Climate control is essentially required in Memphis’s heat and humidity (95°F+ summers, 70%+ humidity year-round).

Our positioning:

• Climate-controlled inventory essential for Memphis weather
• East Memphis convenience — central to FedEx hub area, U of M, and the major eastside suburban communities
• Modern online rental — relevant for FedEx and corporate relocations
• Month-to-month flexibility for transitional renters

Pricing in East Memphis runs close to national averages. A 10×10 standard typically rents $90-140/month, with climate-controlled adding 20-30%.

Tennessee — frequently asked questions

Where in Memphis is Forward Storage? Shelby Oaks area at 5724 Shelby Oaks Dr — convenient to East Memphis, Bartlett, Cordova, and the FedEx World Hub area.

Is climate-controlled storage necessary in Memphis? For wood furniture, leather, books, instruments, electronics, and photos — yes. Memphis humidity year-round (often 70%+) and summer heat (95°F+) is hard on these materials. Standard units are fine for outdoor equipment, vehicles, and sealed-bin items.

Can I store for FedEx rotations? Yes — month-to-month leases, online rental management, and competitive pricing. Many FedEx employees use Memphis storage during rotations to other hubs or during corporate relocations.

How much does a 10×10 unit cost in Memphis? Standard pricing typically $90-140/month; climate-controlled adds 20-30%. Our standard new-customer promo of 50% off the first 2 months drops the effective first-quarter rate substantially.

Phone numbers by location

• Forward Storage Memphis — (901) 382-0707

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