Hospitality investment offered at $1,450,000, representing an 11.2% cap rate and strong 15.5% cash-on-cash return including equity gain. Hunters Lodge is a 39-room, limited-service independent hotel with 2 rooms utilized as a manager’s quarters, ideally located on U.S. Highway 51 in Ripley, Tennessee—just 45 minutes from Ford’s $5.6B BlueOval City EV campus. This 1.03-acre B2-zoned property features over 18,000 square feet of gross building area and has undergone $200K in recent renovations, reducing near-term capital needs and positioning it for franchise conversion.
The hotel layout and low operating complexity make it ideal for an owner-operator or an investor seeking passive income in a demand-driven, growth market.
Franchise conversion options to either Super 8 by Wyndham or America’s Best Value Inn by Sonesta are readily available:
Property Improvement Plan (PIP) available for both options contact broker for more information.
Surrounded by key demand drivers, the property serves industrial traffic from:
TVA Lagoon Creek Peaking Facility (10 min)
Komatsu America Corp.
Faist Light Metals Tennessee
Ripley also benefits from proximity to:
Memphis International Airport (~1 hour)
Fort Pillow State Park
Alex Haley Museum
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
Seasonal events like the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival
The corridor continues to benefit from over $13M in TDOT infrastructure upgrades and broadband expansion grants, supporting long-term demand and regional workforce mobility.
Current ownership has invested in structural, cosmetic, and mechanical improvements including a new roof (2022), tankless water heaters, complete guestroom refurbishments (2023–2024), laundry and bath upgrades, and fresh exterior work. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, paved parking, canopy, and sprinkler system.
Offered below replacement cost at ~$37K per key