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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.
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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 […]
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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...
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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 […]
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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
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis restaurants earn Michelin Guide honors
Two Memphis restaurants that opened in 2025 were among those honored during the Michelin Guide American South ceremony held Oct. 21 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Fawn , a tapas-style restaurant in Cooper-Young, was honored among the guide's 2026 "recommended restaurants." It joins these four Memphis restaurants that earned "recommended" status in 2025 and retained it: Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen , Felicia Suzanne’s , The Lobbyist and Petals of a Peony (the Cordova location.) Meanwhile, Bao Toan Kitchen & Bar — a Vietnamese restaurant in Crosstown Concourse — was honored among the 2026 Bib Gourmand restaurants. This award is given by the Michelin Guide to restaurants that serve exceptionally good food at an affordable price. This award was first introduced in 1997 and is reassessed annually. BEST IN BARBECUE: Memphis dominates list of best BBQ restaurants in Tennessee Bao Toan joins Hog & Hominy as the only Memphis spots to receive Bib Gourmand honors. Hog & Hominy received the distinction in 2025 and upheld it in 2026. Across the six-state American South region, 22 restaurants earned Michelin Stars (none of which were in Memphis) in 2026 — 21 received one star, while one — Emeril's in New Orleans — earned
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Flyway Brewery Is More Than Just Beer
Craft beer has been having something of a struggle recently, and a number of small craft brewers have failed around the country. Theories range from young people choosing to drink less to competition from hemp-based beverages, but at least some of it likely has to do with how squeezed the American consumer feels these days. Nothing is affordable anymore.
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This Tennessee Buffet Serves Hearty Carved Meats And Southern Desserts Worth Saving Room For
More than 100 homemade dishes hit the buffet line here every single day. That number alone made me read it twice. Then there’s the carving station. Prime rib and North Atlantic salmon show up on Friday evenings and all weekend long. On Sundays, roasted leg of lamb joins the...