No more meatballs in Memphis: Lone IKEA store in Tennessee set to close

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WZTV) — IKEA has announced that it will close its Memphis store on May 3, 2026, as part of a broader effort to optimize its U.S. operations and support future growth.

The Memphis location is currently the only full IKEA store in Tennessee.

The state will still have two IKEA pick-up locations, in Nashville and Knoxville, but these are not traditional storefronts and only serve designated, often third-party, sites where customers can pick-up online orders.

The company said the decision followed a comprehensive review of market share, business performance, cost structure, and other factors.

Customers in the Memphis area will continue to shop IKEA products online at IKEA.com/us, with delivery options and FedEx pick-up points available in the Cordova area.

IKEA said it aims to retain as many employees as possible by offering transfers to other locations. Those who do not transition to a new role will receive severance.

The company is investing $2.2 billion in the U.S. to expand its presence, including opening 14 new-format stores in 2025 and planning additional locations in 2026.

IKEA said future efforts will focus on home delivery, pickup services, digital capabilities, and modernizing physical stores.