Tiger Mart Gas Station Shut Down for Crime

The Tiger Mart gas station on Jackson Avenue in Memphis has been temporarily shut down after being deemed a public nuisance due to extensive criminal activity. An investigation by the Memphis Police Department's Organized Crime Unit revealed that between April 2022 and June 2024, the gas station received approximately 736 police calls and 103 reports, including serious offenses such as murder, thefts, and drug violations. The Shelby County General Sessions Court granted a temporary injunction on August 29, 2024, following the investigation which documented 19 arrests related to various crimes occurring at the location. Reports indicated a range of incidents from credit card fraud to carjackings, highlighting the station's notoriety as a crime hotspot. The decision reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address public safety concerns in the area.