Posted Properties
CAVEAT: As stated in other places on my page as of 2015 I no longer live in Tennessee and
even though I still update my web page I don't keep up with Tennessee law like I used to.
It's possible that some or any of this information has changed so be sure to check with
more reliable sources before making any decisions about the law.
The locations/businesses listed on this page have signs posted stating guns or weapons
are not allowed on their property. At one time, there was a column indicating whether
or not the sign at any given location appeared to meet the legal posting requirements,
however as June, 2010 the law has changed and there is no specific requirement for
verbiage, and now, the international "gun buster" slash is considered a proper posting.
The only requirement now is that the sign be posted at every public entrance. Keep in
mind the following few things:
1. Be sure to understand that as of June 2010, the law is different than it was the
previous years. A business no longer has to have any specific verbiage, or even any
verbiage at all for a posting to be legal. Basically, any posting is now legal, even
if it is just a picture of a gun with a slash through it.
2. Technically, there must be a sign at every public entrance.
3. Even if the sign does not conform to the law for some reason, the business still does not
want you on the property with a gun, even if carrying a gun there is otherwise legal.
4. A business can ask a person to leave for any almost any reason. If you are asked
to leave and you don't, you are then trespassing, regardless of any signage.
5. As of 6/11/10, a new statute has passed which makes it legal to carry into establishments
that serve alcohol. There are some changes from the old law.
The law allows valid handgun carry permit holders to carry in establishments where
alcohol is served UNLESS the restaurant/bar is posted by the owner as a no-gun zone.
The international prohibited sign (gun with circle and slash) is now sufficient
as a posting, if placed at all entrances. No verbiage is required.
It still is, and always was illegal to carry a gun while you are drinking. The penalty
for drinking while carrying is a year in jail and a $2500 fine, plus loss of gun permit
for three years. DO NOT drink alcohol while armed.
The penalty for getting caught in a properly posted location is a $500 fine, assuming
you are not drinking alcohol.
6. This data is provided for informational purposes only. I am in no way suggesting where you
carry or don't carry. I can only suggest that you always obey the law. This information is
being provided so you can plan your day and know ahead of time to avoid any problems.
7. Even though I try to keep this updated, things change, so the information could be out of date.
As of 2015 I no longer live in Tennessee. I do try to keep this page updated but I'm not aways
up to date with info since I am no longer a registered shooting instructor in the state.
LINKS
email an update to me TN AG opinion on the signage law
39-17-1359. Prohibition at certain meetings Posting notice.
(a) (1) An individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity
or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit the possession of weapons by any person who is
at a meeting conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control
of the individual, corporation, business entity or government entity.
(2) The prohibition in subdivision (a)(1) shall apply to any person who is authorized to carry
a firearm by authority of 39-17-1351.
(b) (1) Notice of the prohibition permitted by subsection (a) shall be accomplished by displaying one (1) or both
of the notices described in subdivision (b)(3) in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily
used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the property or building where weapon possession
is prohibited. Either form of notice used shall be of a size that is plainly visible to the average person
entering the building, property, or portion of the building or property, posted.
(2) The notice required by this section shall be in English, but a duplicate notice may also be posted in any
language used by patrons, customers or persons who frequent the place where weapon possession is prohibited.
(3) (A) If a sign is used as the method of posting, it shall contain language substantially similar to the following:
AS AUTHORIZED BY T.C.A. 39-17-1359, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON POSTED PROPERTY OR IN A POSTED BUILDING IS PROHIBITED
AND IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
(B) As used in this section, language substantially similar to means the sign contains language
plainly stating that:
(i) The property is posted under authority of Tennessee law;
(ii) Weapons or firearms are prohibited on the property, in the building, or on the portion of the
property or building that is posted; and
(iii) Possessing a weapon in an area that has been posted is a criminal offense.
(C) A building, property or a portion of a building or property, shall be considered properly posted in
accordance with this section if one (1) or both of the following is displayed in prominent locations,
including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the
property or building where weapon possession is prohibited:
(i) The international circle and slash symbolizing the prohibition of the item within the circle; or
(ii) The posting sign described in this subdivision (b)(3).
(c) (1) It is an offense to possess a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted in accordance with this section.
(2) Possession of a weapon on posted property in violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only of
five hundred dollars ($500).
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, reduce or eliminate any civil or criminal liability that a property
owner or manager may have for injuries arising on their property.
(e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to title 70 regarding wildlife laws, rules and regulations.
(f) This section shall not apply to the grounds of any public park, natural area, historic park, nature trail, campground,
forest, greenway, waterway or other similar public place that is owned or operated by the state, a county, a municipality
or instrumentality thereof. The carrying of firearms in those areas shall be governed by � 39-17-1311.
[Acts 1996, ch. 905, 11; 2000, ch. 929, 1; 2009, ch. 428, 4; 2010, ch. 1009, 3.]
Mississippi law:
The carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver may be disallowed in any place in
the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location
of such place by the placing of a written notice clearly readable at a distance of
not less than ten (10) feet that the "carrying of a pistol or revolver is prohibited."
I haven't found an easy to use resource for Mississippi law yet, so here is a link to the most current info I can find.
Info about MS law
MS AG opinion on Enhanced Permit Exemption
Article about MS gun laws
A link with info for Arkansas postings AR postings on handgunlaw.us
CAVEAT: I know very little about Arkansas law in regards to posted properties so, as with everything else, do your own research.
Note regarding the post office:
Post offices are federal property, therefore federal laws apply there. Federal law has a
clause stating that it is illegal to carry on federal property, but lists an exception for
"other lawful purposes" but, "other lawful purposes" is not clearly defined in the law.
There are two main camps of opinion regarding whether it is legal to carry in a post
office. One is that it is illegal. The other is that carrying for self defense is
considered a "lawful purpose." By far, the more common of those two is the former,
therefore I recommend that you assume it is illegal. The latter of the two are folks
looking for a loophole and looking for a loophole seldom works in your favor.
Additionally, since post offices are federal property, the Tennessee permit isn't
recognized there anyway, since it isn't considered part of the state of Tennessee.
Even though most post offices are posted, I didn't list the post office as a posted
property on this page, because, as stated, it doesn't fall under Tennessee law.
All locations are in Memphis, unless otherwise noted.
As of 2020 I deleted most of the comments since any posting is now good enough in Tennessee. In Mississippi any posting is good enough unless you
have an enhanced permit. I did leave some comments but rearranged the page to make it more symmetrical and there are some notes below the list.
Business name Location
1. St. Francis Hospital 5959 Park Avenue
2. Baptist Hospital Women's Building 6225 Humphreys Boulevard
3. Baptist Hospital 6019 Walnut Grove Road
4. One Main Financial (probably all locations) 464 Church Rd E, Southaven, MS
5. MLGW (probably all locations) 2424 Summer Avenue
6. 201 Poplar (the jail) 201 Poplar Avenue - No sign, but you must go through a metal detector.
7. 200 Jefferson Avenue (Federal Building) 200 Jefferson Avenue - Federal property so federal law applies.
8. Peabody Place 150 Peabody Place
9. KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) All locations probably
10. TN Career Center/Unemployment office All locations probably
11. Costco ***see note below All locations - See this link for Costco Letter
12. Methodist Hospital ER 1265 Union Avenue - Gun buster sign, verbiage, and there are metal detectors at the door
13. MPD Academy (not the shooting range) 4371 O.K. Robertson Road - Posted at the front building, not the shooting range.
14.* Tunica, MS Casinos Tunica, MS
15. Value City Furniture 6393 Winchester Road/7930 Giacosa Place
16. Kawasaki of Memphis, Bartlett 6412 Summer Avenue
17. First Trust Bank, Bartlett 8398 Highway 64
18. Memphis International Airport 2491 Winchester Road - Picture 1 Picture 2
19. Baptist Hospital ER 6019 Walnut Grove Road
20. Veterans Hospital 1030 Jefferson Avenue - Federal property so federal law applies.
21. Waffle House (probably all locations) 5255 Summer Ave
22. Driver Testing Center 3200 East Shelby Drive - Outside of the exit door. Saw nothing at the entrance.
23. Tunica River Queen, Dinner Cruise Tunica, MS - Sign states it is "in accordance with coast guard regulations."
24.* The Gold Rush Restaurant and Bar Nashville, TN
25. Beale Street (the entire street) Downtown - they block off the entire street on some nights with metal detectors.
26. Friday's (probably all locations) 8325 US Highway 64
27. East End Grill (probably all locations) 7956 Winchester Road
27a. East End Grill 7547 Us Highway 64
28. Rafferty's (probably all locations) 505 North Germantown Parkway, Cordova
29. Logan's Steakhouse (probably all locations) 2710 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova
30. Houston's Restaurant 5000 Poplar Avenue
31. Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union 7845 Highway 64, Bartlett, TN
32. Side Car Cafe 2194 Whitten Rd
33. Buffalo Wild Wings 3448 Poplar Avenue
34. Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson
35. Folk's Folly Restaurant 551 South Mendenhall
36. Fleming's Steak House 6245 Poplar Ave
37. Huey's 7825 Winchester Road
38. Jared's the Galleria of Jewelry All locations probably - Germantown Parkway location posted with a very large sign.
39. Molly's La Casita 2006 Madison Avenue Molly's
40. Firebird's Rocky Mountain Grill 8470 US Highway 64
41. Coletta's Italian Restaurant 2850 Appling Road
42. Desoto Civic Center 3146 East Goodman Road, Southaven, MS - Must lift your jacket or open bag before entering
43. Chow Time Restaurant 4207 Hacks Cross Road - It's pretty clear they don't like guns. Chow Time
44. Regions Bank (probably all locations) 4383 Summer Avenue
45. Hollywood Cinema 6711 Stage Road, Bartlett TN
46. Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown
47. Shelby County Clerk (probably all locations) 1075 Mullins Station Road
48. Boscoe's (probably all locations) 2120 Madison Avenue
49. Chick-Fil-A 4916 Poplar Avenue
50. Hooters (probably all locations) 2838 New Brunswick Road
51. The Rendezvous 52 S. Second Street
52. Chuck E. Cheese (probably all locations) 1636 North Germantown Parkway Cordova, TN 38016
53. Montrell's Barber Shop 168 Stateline Rd E, Southaven, MS
54. El Gallo Giro Mexican Restaurant 3991 Lamar Avenue
55. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral 700 Poplar Avenue (known as the church with the green roof)
56. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene
57. McClatchy Medical 7235 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
58. Cafe Ole 959 Cooper Street - Only on the door that faces Young Ave. No sign one on the other door.
59. The Happy Mexican (probably all locations) 6080 Primacy Parkway - Happy Mexican
60. 10th Inning Bar and Grill 5960 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS
61. Cinco de Mayo Restaurant 5910 Goodman Rd E, Olive Branch, MS - Cinco de Mayo
62. No Way Jose Mexican Restaurant 522 W Park Ave, Greenwood - No Way Jose
63.* Isle of Capri, Lula, MS Posted at the door at the door of the Coral Reef side, probably at every door - Isle of Capri
64. The Half Shell, Mendenhall 688 South Mendenhall
65. The Half Shell, Winchester 7825 Winchester Rd - The Half Shell Winchester
66.* Sonic Drive In, Savannah, TN 665 Wayne Rd, Savannah, TN
67.* Graceland Soundstage (probably Graceland also) 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd
68. The Cannon Center 255 North Main Street
69. Slim and Husky's Pizza 634 Union Avenue
70.* Ubee's, parking lot, surrounding 521 S Highland Street Ubees
71.* Dyer's Downtown Memphis 205 Beale Street
72.* A&R Barbecue 3721 Hickory Hill Road
73. Kublai Khan 7204 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS
74. Al's Wings and Things 1389 Goodman Rd, Horn Lake, MS Al's
75. Casa del Chapin 4212 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN
76. Memphis Best Soul Food 1499 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN
77. Margarita's 1100 Ingram Blvd, West Memphis, AR
NOTES
14. Most casinos have signs at or near the entrance. I have not found an actual MS law making casino carry
illegal but many cops and casino employees will tell you it is illegal. I have also been told the MS.gov
web site lists it, but I couldn't find it. It's probably one of those things people believe "just must
be illegal." Of course, I am in no way suggesting that you carry a gun into a casino.
Article about MS casino restrictions
24. The owner of this establishment stated in an article in the Tennessean Newspaper on 4-7-09
that if the new restaurant bill passes, he will do everything he can to keep guns out of
his business, even if it means hiring a guard to stand outside the door 24 hours a day.
63. Oddly enough, the referenced law has nothing to do with firearms, but instead refers
directly to the age requirements for gambling. See note 14 also - MS 75-76-155
66. Probably not even an issue since you don't go into a Sonic but there is a sign on the building.
67. The parking lot is posted. I went there recently for a movie and there were no metal detectors
but I went there again on 4/23/2022 and there were metal detectors at the entrance to the building.
No guns, knives, or anything classified as a weapon is allowed.
70. Ubee's is posted, the parking lot for the entire complex is posted in numerous places, and it appeared
some of the other businesses were also posted but Ubee's is the only restaurant I went into.
71. Most of the businesses on Beale are probably posted and the street itself is posted. There
are entry points and metal detectors some nights just to walk down Beale Street.
72. It appears they just recently expanded and the sign is not at the main entrance but at secondary door
that may be from the business that was originally next door but I wanted to mention it for reference.
NOTEWORTHY LOCATIONS AND NON-POSTED LOCATIONS
1. Wolfchase Chrysler and Wolfchase Jeep, Stage & Germantown: I was told that it was once posted, but now it is not.
2. Wolfchase Mall: I've been told that the signs have been removed, but security will still hassle
you if you are wearing a vest or other gun garb, however, I have not personally had any problems.
Several years ago, I was with a group of shooting instructors and we stopped at the mall to eat,
and stayed there several hours with no problems, even though all of us were wearing photo vests.
3. The Shelby County Building, 150 Washington: Was not posted but had a metal detector, however
they would allow you to check your gun at the guard desk. As of 8/16/06 there is no longer
a metal detector (and no sign). No info on available the official policy since I didn't ask.
4. Methodist Hospital, Germantown: Does not seem to have signs posted. As of March, 2008, I
did not see any signs at or near the emergency room entrance.
5. Curious Gourmet Cafe and Cupcakery, 100 Main St Franklin, TN: Owned and operated by a TGO
member, very gun friendly.
6. Most independent Mexican restaurants do not appear to be posted.
7. As of 9-10-09, I have been informed that Huey's at 2130 W. Poplar Avenue in Collierville is NOT posted.
8. As of 9-14-09, Carrabba's Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue did not appear to be posted in any way.
9. I was advised that T.J. Mulligan's at 362 N. Main Street (pinch district) has removed the signs as of 5-27-10.
10. The Memphis Zoo was posted at one time, but a friend of mine called in November 2018 and asked what their current policy
is. He was told that they prefer that you not bring a gun to the zoo, but if you do, they want you to check in at the front
desk and show them your permit, and to keep the gun concealed while you are there. Honestly, even though I know some people
will, I don't have a problem with that policy. That is basically saying "We prefer that you not bring a gun but we respect
your rights if you choose to, we'd just like to know you have it." I realize not everyone will agree with me and some will
still see it as a violation of their rights, but they aren't actually saying you can't carry the gun.
11. Jun's Auto Repair, 7120 MS-178, Olive Branch, MS is owned by a local shooter. He is gun friendly and gives great service.
Has a "guns are welcome" sign on the front door.
12. Barrettville General Store, Millington, TN, Has a "lawful concealed carry welcome" sign. Barretville Store
13. Trudy's Catfish Cabin, 5197 Brunswick Rd Arlington, TN, Has a "law concealed carry welcome" sign. Trudy's
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