Sykes & Clayborn

The stretch of Airways Boulevard near Memphis International isn’t just about quick stops before a flight. A few blocks from the terminal’s hustle, Sykes & Clayborn fits into the area’s mix of practical services and low-key professional offices. It’s one of those places that serves a clear purpose without fanfare—no frills, just the essentials of dental care.

You’ll find it at 1399 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114, where the building’s straightforward facade matches the no-nonsense approach of a dental practice. This isn’t a specialty boutique or a spa-like clinic; it’s a dentist’s office handling the basics: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and the occasional emergency repair. The kind of place where you’d go for a routine checkup or to finally address that back molar you’ve been ignoring.

Questions about coverage or scheduling? The phone line—(901) 323-7613—connects directly to the front desk, where someone can confirm whether they take your insurance or fit you in before your next layover. No online booking portals, no chatbots. Just a number and a voice on the other end, which feels increasingly rare these days.

The area itself has a transient energy, with travelers and airport employees filtering in and out of nearby businesses. If you’re heading there for the first time, pulling up directions helps—especially if you’re unfamiliar with the service roads around the airport. The office sits just off the main drag, close enough to the terminal to be convenient but far enough to avoid the chaos of departures.