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This Tennessee BBQ Spot Piles Tender Ribs On The Table And Keeps Locals Coming Back

The most famous ribs in town come up from a basement, and they started over an old coal chute. That detail alone tells you this place plays by its own rules. The ribs skip the slow smoker entirely. They cook over charcoal, then get a dry rub shaped by a Greek family’s spice cabinet.

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Downtown Memphis Dining Week 2026 returns Nov. 9-15 with 54 restaurants, special deals and discounted parking

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis food lovers will have dozens of opportunities to explore the city’s restaurant scene this week as Downtown Dining Week returns Monday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 15. The annual event, organized by the Downtown Memphis Commission, features 54 participating restaurants offering special menus, discounted...

Memphis Flyer

Soil 2 Souls: A South Memphis Food Story

JoElle Thompson’s family owns the historic Four Way Soul Food Restaurant in South Memphis. A couple of years ago, Thompson, as project lead, along with community members, launched Soil 2 Souls, an initiative with an original goal of creating a community cookbook. But the project evolved into something that addresses generations of environmental injustices across South Memphis.

Memphis, TN · 6d

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Famous Cobbler and Banana Pudding to Jackson, Tennessee

Famous Cobblers and Banana Puddings Headed to Jackson Community. “We are thrilled to continue planting our roots throughout the South, where our brand’s story began. Jackson, Tennessee, is another exciting addition to our growing national footprint,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “We are proud to welcome Eric Knight to The Peach Cobbler Factory family and look forward to bringing our incredible desserts and Southern hospitality to this wonderful community.”

Jackson, TN · 3d

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks tests Memphis market with Smackers takeover, eyes possible expansion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nationally recognized cheesesteak restaurant chain brought a taste of Philadelphia to Memphis on Sunday as its founder considers expanding the business into the Bluff City. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks hosted a pop-up event at Smackers, located at 559 S. Highland St., beginning at noon. The Atlanta-based...

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Liberty Supermarket LLC Files Papers to Open in Memphis

A Memphis storefront is getting ready to get back into the grocery business. Liberty Supermarket LLC has filed the papers necessary to open in a Vance Street building with a history of helping customers fulfill their grocery needs. Liberty Supermarket is planning to set up shop at 485 Vance Avenue,...

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University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Students at the University School of Jackson brought the yellow brick road to the stage for their fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.”. The production, which held its final performance, featured students in first through 12th grades and followed the classic story to the Emerald City.

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

I’ll admit that I haven’t paid much attention to Southern Airways Express in some time, but it recently caught my eye. It’s not for something the airline has done, but rather it’s more about what it hasn’t done. It seems that this airline has all but given up, and it’s well on its way to disappearing for good.

Memphis, TN · 22h

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Hot Chicken Popping onto Poplar

A popular chicken restaurant is making significant strides towards opening a new Memphis-area location. Hattie B’s has applied for an important permit that brings it one step closer to opening its Poplar Avenue location next year, reports the Memphis Business Journal. Hattie B’s has submitted an application for a...

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Where to preorder Thanksgiving meals in Memphis, from turkeys to sides

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, college football, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and how one very large turkey and all the fixings can create an unmitigated mess in your kitchen. That’s why, this year, you can leave the basting, baking, chopping and cleanup to the professionals. From perfectly roasted Thanksgiving birds and mouthwatering, savory sides to decadent desserts that practically demand seconds (and maybe even thirds), plenty of local restaurants are ready to make the holiday a little easier and a lot less stressful. So loosen up the apron strings and put away the dish towels. Here's a bountiful feast of local spots serving up holiday premade meals to go worth giving thanks for — especially because you don’t have to battle crowded grocery stores, spend days in the kitchen or face a mountain of dirty dishes afterward. THANKSGIVING EVE IN MEMPHIS: Best Memphis bars for Thanksgiving Eve? 9 spots worth a visit Amelia Gene's 255 S. Front St. | (901) 686-5051 | ameliagenes.com Order cutoff: Nov. 24 | Pickup: Nov. 26Your friends and family will be giving thanks if you pre-order a luxurious layered cake from this top Downtown dining destination. Whole carrot cakes are priced at

Memphis, TN · 22h

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New Cafe Headed to Central Station Hotel

A new cafe is percolating into the Memphis java scene, courtesy of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. While the concept does not yet have a name, it will be opening in the lobby of the recently sold Central Station Hotel, reports Daily Memphian. Described as “a neighborhood coffee car”, the...

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How This Old Filling Station BBQ Shop Became a LEGENDARY Lunch Stop in Memphis, Tennessee

Open Tue–Sat, 11 AM–2 PM (Fri until 2:30 PM; closed Sun–Mon) Bright yellow mustard slaw has topped the chopped pork sandwich at Payne’s Bar-B-Que in Memphis since 1972. 🥪. The family still makes the slaw and the sweet sauce fresh every morning, and the pork shoulders...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Restaurant Roundup: November 6

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Whenever you go out to eat, knowing which kitchen is clean and what food is safe can mean the difference between a second helping or sending something back. These scores are meant to help inform Memphis and Shelby County residents about what places pass and which...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 3d

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Memphis Diners Have Ordered Pie And Coffee At Arcade Restaurant Since 1919

Some Memphis restaurants come and go in a few short years, but one downtown diner has been pouring coffee since 1919. That is more than a century of early shifts, full booths, and regulars who treat the counter like a second kitchen table. The same family has kept it running...

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Downtown Memphis Dining Week Returns Monday With Dozens Of Restaurant Deals

Downtown Memphis restaurants are rolling out discounted menus, limited-time specials and cut-rate parking starting Monday as the 17th annual Downtown Dining Week kicks off, running through Nov. 15. The event, organized by the Downtown Memphis Commission, spans neighborhoods from Beale Street and South Main to the Edge District and Harbor Town, giving diners a reason to wander beyond their usual lunch spot.

Memphis, TN · 20h

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Your Weekly Guide to the Arts in Memphis

Plan for an encore, a soiree, a museum grand opening, and a first look inside Overton Park’s renewed greenhouse for ARTSmemphis’ Green House Party benefiting local artists and arts organizations. Discover dozens of arts experiences and events this week on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar. Indie Memphis Film Festival...

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David Evans on the Roots and Evolution of Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Part One)

David Evans and the Sound of the Mississippi Hill Country. David Evans, an ethnomusicologist, musician and foremost expert on Hill Country blues, began documenting the region’s musicians in 1969, recording artists and community music traditions through the 1970s and into the early ’80s. A professor emeritus at the University of Memphis, Evans produced records by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill through the university’s High Water label, helping bring their music to audiences beyond northern Mississippi. He is the author of Big Road Blues: Tradition and Creativity in the Folk Blues (1982), a foundational study of the genre, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023.

Mississippi · 4d

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Memphis Investors Pay $16.5M for Central Station Hotel, Plan Oak Steakhouse

A group of Memphis investors has bought the Central Station Hotel at 545 S. Main St. for $16.5 million, with plans to reshape the historic Downtown property into a reimagined hub of dining, drinking and hospitality. The buyers include Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley, Kevin McEniry and other unnamed investors, who are teaming up with an outside hospitality group to overhaul the building's bars, restaurant and branding.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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The 9 Memphis, Tennessee Delis And Markets Where The Sandwiches Are Worth The Drive

One Memphis grocery store hides a deli inside a massive old Sears building that was reborn as a busy community hub. Yes, a sandwich counter now lives where catalog orders once moved. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned that another spot treats Philly cheesesteaks as serious business way...