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This Tennessee General Store Serves a Cheeseburger Locals Swear Is One of the Best in the State
Tucked away in Millington, Tennessee, the Shelby Forest General Store has been flipping burgers and serving up nostalgia since the 1930s. Locals and travelers alike make the trek to this charming spot for one reason: a cheeseburger so good, it’s earned legendary status across the state. With its weathered...
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Restaurant closes original location after 40 years
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Gina’s Place served its final plates at its original location Friday, Feb. 27, ending 40 years at the building the restaurant has called home since 1983. In December, the restaurant received notice that it had to relocate. The notice affected both owner Regina McKay, the...
takingthekids.com
People Drive From All Over Tennessee For The Outrageously Delicious Italian Food At This No-Frills Restaurant
Big flavours don’t need fancy décor, and Andrew Michael in Memphis shows that beautifully. Across Tennessee, people happily make the journey for Italian food that feels both comforting and thoughtfully prepared. Each plate leans into rich sauces, fresh ingredients, and a style that blends rustic tradition with a...
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Pastaria 49 announces reopening in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – After a brief closure that left Jonesboro diners hungry for answers, Pastaria 49 announced Thursday evening that it will reopen its doors. The restaurant announced that it will reopen to the public at 11:00 a.m. on March 11, according to a news release.
Stuttgart Daily Leader
Eastern Arkansas contestants advance to Golden Room on American Idol
EASTERN ARKANSAS — The two American Idol contestants from Eastern Arkansas – Michael Garner of Forrest City and Makiyah Mustiful of Pine Bluff – have advanced to the next round of the talent competition. Both moved to the Hollywood round during recent auditions in Memphis. They both...
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Eastern Arkansas contestants advance to Golden Room on American Idol
EASTERN ARKANSAS — The two American Idol contestants from Eastern Arkansas – Michael Garner of Forrest City and Makiyah Mustiful of Pine Bluff – have advanced to the next round of the talent competition. Both moved to the Hollywood round during recent auditions in Memphis. They both...
takingthekids.com
This Legendary BBQ Joint In Tennessee Will Have You Licking Your Fingers This Spring
Warm weather has a way of bringing out serious barbecue cravings, and Central BBQ Downtown in Tennessee answers them without hesitation. The scent of slow-smoked meat greets you before you even sit down, setting the tone for a meal that delivers bold, honest flavour. Ribs arrive tender with that signature...
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The Ribs At This Tiny BBQ Joint In Tennessee Are Seriously Delicious
Pulling up to Payne’s Bar-B-Que, the first thing you notice is the smell drifting through the air, rich, smoky, and impossible to ignore. This small Tennessee spot keeps things simple, but the ribs do all the talking once they hit the table. Each rack comes out tender with just...
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Batesville Area Chamber celebrates opening of The Twisted Spud
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member The Twisted Spud Sports Lounge with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Batesville, marking the first ribbon-cutting of 2026 and the opening of the business’s new brick-and-mortar location. Following the ribbon-cutting opening, the owners shared brief remarks. Co-owner Alisha...
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Legendary Robert Plant to perform at Memphis' Orpheum in March
Here's a road trip idea from 39 News. Music icon Robert Plant is set to bring his acclaimed project, Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian, to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis on Tuesday, March 24. Part of the "Spring Fever 2026" tour, the performance promises an intimate evening of music that...
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New documentary "Natchez" screens at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill
The new documentary "Natchez" will screen at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill through March 6. The film takes a probing look at the American South’s unreconciled history, focusing on Natchez, a town that blends antebellum tourism with a community still deeply divided over its past. Darel Snodgrass spoke with award-winning...
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New Restaurant and Lounge Headed to Memphis
It looks like a new restaurant is on the horizon for Memphis diners. Paperwork has been filed for an eatery seemingly called Park Avenue Social set to open on-as the name suggests-Park Avenue. The concept does not yet have a digital footprint so any and all information related to it...
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WATCH: 11 days, 19 hours and 23 minutes: Memphis woman sets record-breaking scuba diving journey
11 days, 19 hours and 23 minutes: Memphis woman sets record-breaking scuba diving journey. Part of what makes her story unique is that she is a Black woman from Memphis. There are not many Black female scuba divers from Memphis, or anywhere else. Corhonda Dawson, who says she never imagined accomplishing something like this, hopes other Black girls and boys can find inspiration in her accomplishment.
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A-State Theatre Debuts Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of “9 to 5: The Musical,” featuring music by Dolly Parton. Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre and are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday,...
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Pancho’s Mexican restaurant sign saved following demolition
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The legendary Pancho’s Mexican restaurant sign has a new home. According to organizers with The Broadway & Missouri Streets Merchants’ Association (BAM West Memphis), city leaders worked together to save the historic sign following last week’s demolition. Now, to keep the memory alive, it’s been relocated to the Broadway Food Park. […]
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Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant closes doors after 5 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A popular downtown Memphis restaurant, By the Brewery, closed its doors for good after five years. By the Brewery, located downtown on East Butler Avenue, has announced that the restaurant has permanently closed. The restaurant opened up to the public on March 30, 2021. “We are...
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Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant permanently closes after 5 years
Downtown Memphis restaurant By The Brewery has permanently closed. "Significant damage" from January's winter storm meant a difficult decision had to be made, according to a statement posted Feb. 17 on Instagram. "This space has meant so much to us - a place of laughter, celebrations, and community in the heart of Downtown Memphis," the statement read. "Over time, ongoing challenges in the area and the realities of operating in this space have made it increasingly difficult to continue on in the way our customers and team deserve." MEMPHIS RESTAURANT CLOSURES: Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant to permanently close after 28 years Owner Robin Joyce opened the breakfast and lunch spot at 496 Tennessee St. in 2021. By The Brewery (a reference to its location by the historic Tennessee Brewery) became a favorite neighborhood spot, known for its breakfasts, biscuits, salads and sandwiches. The Instagram post thanked team members and encouraged Memphians to continue supporting other locally owned Memphis restaurants, "now more than ever." "We are endlessly grateful for every guest who dined with us, every team member who gave their heart to this restaurant, and every moment we were able to be part of this Memphis community," the statement read.