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Crowder, MS · Lifestyle
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Baaloo is Bartlett’s Hometown Coffee Roastery
The Memphis area suburb of Bartlett, Tennessee not that long ago had no coffee at all. Then we got a Starbucks, and then about a year ago, the owners of Side Porch Steak House opened The Pharmacy Coffeehouse next door to their restaurant. Not long after that, a 7 Brew drive-up chain outlet opened on Stage Road, and now Baaloo Coffee Roasters has appeared on Bartlett Road, just down the block from Brad’s Bar-B-Que.
hopeprescott.com
The Sound of Hope travels to Memphis to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional
MEMPHIS, TN – The Sound of Hope traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional, alongside bands from across the nation, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas!. Through hard work and dedication, our students brought home some new hardware!. CLASS 1A CHAMPIONS!. Outstanding...
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis is getting Gussied Up. First look inside the new restaurant
Gussied Up celebrates its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 24, following a soft launch that offered an early look at what the owners have been working toward for more than a year. We stopped by for a meal on Oct. 21, the first day of the soft launch, and the excitement was evident throughout the team. “We’re so excited to open on Saturday,” general manager Max Braverman said. “And it’s going to be a fun one. We’ll have a ring set up outside by the patio. And from 8 to 10, we’ll have live Memphis wrestling happening. Plus, we’ll have our full bar and menu. And it’s supposed to be super nice out, so that helps. It’s going to be like one big block party.” MEMPHIS BARBECUE: Memphis dominates list of best BBQ restaurants in Tennessee As that last comment suggests, Gussied Up isn't your typical neighborhood bar. It’s the kind of casual spot where the drinks are cold, the food is better than it needs to be, and nobody cares whether you’re dressed in a three-piece suit or Adidas sweat pants. Tucked behind Hard Times Deli , the owners' first Memphis venture at 655 Marshall Ave., Gussied Up is the
takemetotn.com
13 Legendary Tennessee BBQ Stops Every Meat Lover Should Visit
Tennessee takes barbecue seriously, and you can smell the proof drifting out of smokehouses from Memphis to the mountains. Each part of the state has its own way of doing things, from dry-rubbed ribs in the west to whole hogs cooked low and slow over hickory coals. Some of these...
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Sunrise Memphis to open third location
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - Sunrise Memphis is expanding its breakfast business. Sunrise is planning a third restaurant in Germantown, to operate alongside its East Memphis and Medical District locations. A permit was filed Wednesday to convert AutoZone on Farmington Boulevard into a restaurant.
Tallahassee Democrat
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Memphis Breakfast Regulars Still Slide Into The Booths At Bryant’s Breakfast
Some Memphis mornings start before the sun does, and a line is already forming on Summer Avenue. People wait outside a modest building because they know the routine by heart. They order at the counter, grab a number, pour their own coffee, and find a seat. The family behind the counter has been feeding the city since 1968, which means grandparents who came here as kids now bring their own grandkids.
hoodline.com
Sunrise Memphis Plots Germantown Debut, Its Third Breakfast Spot in Area
Sunrise Memphis, the locally owned breakfast-and-brunch spot known for its biscuit sandwiches and specialty coffee, is planning to open a third restaurant in Germantown at 7699 Farmington Blvd. A permit filing submitted Oct. 21 to the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development would convert an existing building, previously an AutoZone, into the new restaurant.
thedeltareview.com
Addiction Smash Burgers: There’s No Breaking The Habit
Food trucks parked in gas station lots do not normally attract my attention. They have become extremely common in Memphis, especially for Mexican food, but I am not someone that likes to eat in my car or outside, and unless the place is near enough to home, I probably would normally decline. As it is, I had driven past Addiction Smash Burgers many times without giving it much thought. However, when I read a positive review online that suggested it might be the best burger in Memphis, I decided I had to try it.
WREG
Apollo Theater inspired traveling tour comes to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A free, traveling outdoor celebration that brings Harlem’s Apollo Theater’s arts, culture, and empowerment directly to local communities will make a stop in Memphis this weekend. Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis is partnering with the Apollo and Kwanza Jones for the ‘Culture In Motion“ national roadshow. The community boost block party […]
travelmag.com
This Tennessee Breakfast Spot Draws Huge Weekend Crowds For Its Legendary Southern Breakfasts
The doors open as early as 5 AM, and breakfast specials like the Classic come with two homemade biscuits, grits, and gravy. That’s not breakfast so much as a full carb welcome committee. The story started in 1968 as a barbecue franchise, until breakfast slowly took over the whole...
hoodline.com
Health Department Shuts Down Winchester Road Happy Mexican Over Illness Complaint
The Happy Mexican restaurant at 7935 Winchester Road in Memphis was shut down Wednesday after the Shelby County Health Department determined the building could not stay occupied due to multiple health violations. A handwritten notice taped to the restaurant simply read that it was temporarily closed until further notice; several customers outside the restaurant were surprised by the closure.
emonthlynews.com
Remembering Josephine “Jo” Bridges, A Memphis Music Pioneer Whose Legacy Will Live Forever
Honoring the extraordinary life of a Stax Records trailblazer, educator, mentor, and woman whose influence helped shape the sound and soul of Memphis music. MEMPHIS, Tenn., The Memphis music community is remembering the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Josephine “Jo” Bridges, a pioneering music executive, producer, educator, and cultural leader whose contributions helped shape one of the most influential eras in American soul music. Bridges, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 94, leaves behind a legacy defined by artistic vision, leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.
WREG
Memphis restaurants serve Michelin-worthy flavor in 2026 guide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Have you eaten at any new or familiar Memphis restaurants being recognized in the 2026 Michelin Guide? On the American South 2026 Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes restaurants for great food at a great value, were Bao Toan Kitchen and Bar in Crosstown Concourse and Hog and Hominy in East Memphis. Bao […]
hoodline.com
Self Made Tequila Pours Into FedExForum, Joining Memphis Arena's Growing Bar Scene
FedExForum has a new place to grab a drink. Self Made Tequila has launched a bar inside the Downtown Memphis arena, giving fans another option alongside the venue's existing watering holes. WREG reported the launch on Wednesday. Self Made Tequila is the brand behind the new bar at FedExForum. What's...
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Bartlett's Inclusive Playground Opens at Shadowlawn Park
Bartlett families now have a new place to play at Shadowlawn Park, where an inclusive playground is now open. The park is located at 4734 Shadowlawn Road. The Bartlett Police Department broke the news on Facebook, declaring that Shadowlawn Park is officially “*drum roll please* OPEN FOR BUSINESS.” The post marked the public debut of a playground designed with accessibility at its core, following months of planning and construction by the city.
The Commercial Appeal
Culver's to open first Memphis-area location at Lakeland development
Midwestern fast-food restaurant staple Culver's is expanding its footprint to Lakeland, its first location in the Memphis area. The Wisconsin-based restaurant chain is coming to the 100-acre Ashmont mixed-use development under construction at Canada Road and East Davies Plantation Road, while an unnamed grocery store is also being planned for the site. The location in Lakeland will be the chain's first Memphis-area restaurant, according to Ashmont developer Vince Smith. Smith told The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 22, that Culver’s has plans to break ground at an outparcel at Ashmont in early January 2027. Lakeland Planning Director Paul Luker told The Commercial Appeal in an email that Culver’s has filed a site plan application to be heard at the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission meeting Nov. 12. Culver’s is touted for its signature ButterBurgers, fresh frozen custard (a new flavor daily) and Wisconsin cheese curds. The company — which was founded in 1984 by George, Ruth, Craig and Lea Culver in Wisconsin — has more than 1,000 locations across 26 states. Culver's has plans to add almost 60 new locations in 2026, according to BizTimes.com. More commercial announcements could be coming to Ashmont in the near future. Smith said a grocery store