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Jack’s Family Restaurant Bringing Southern Charm to New Memphis Storefront
Jack’s Family Restaurant, a concept that has been serving smiles and filling stomachs for over 65 years, is making its way to the Austin Peay Highway. The Southern comfort staple is continuing its long legacy of satisfying hungry customers at a new Memphis home, set to open later this year.
WREG
Fun events happening in Memphis this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It is finally Friday and you know what that means!It is time to take a look at several events happening across the greater Memphis area this weekend. There is something for everyone. Let’s get started with a local Valentine’s pop-up shop. If you haven’t gotten that special gift, it’s not too late. […]
The Commercial Appeal
Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant to permanently close after 28 years
Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant Tsunami will permanently close, according to a social media post by owner and executive chef Ben Smith. Since it first opened its doors in 1998 at 928 S. Cooper St., Tsunami has been a staple of the Cooper-Young neighborhood, but according to Smith, that hasn't protected it from the same woes affecting much of the industry — rising costs and a gradual decrease in business. "After much deep introspection... I've decided to close the restaurant permanently," Smith said in a video message on social media. "While there were a thousand small reasons behind this decision, the overriding reason was just that I simply can't afford to do this anymore." MEMPHIS RESTAURANT CLOSURES: These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list Tsunami's final day in business will be Saturday, Feb. 21. Smith is often credited with changing the Memphis restaurant landscape when it comes to seafood. He was the first in Memphis is open a restaurant featuring fish from across the globe. Over the years, Tsunami earned a reputation for its fish-forward menu featuring an ever-changing selection of seafood shipped in fresh daily from across the world. Smith was also one of the first chefs
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Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial to September 11
The third and final installment of the Black Artists in America series, From the Bicentennial to September 11, is on view at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Darel Snodgrass spoke with Dixon Associate Curator Ellen Daugherty about the series, which highlights the expanding scope of work by Black artists in the 20th century. This installment explores the dynamic coexistence and interplay of artistic styles and perspectives within African American art during the last quarter of the century, spanning from the American Bicentennial in 1976 to September 11, 2001, a defining moment at the start of the new millennium. Memphis artists are prominently represented.
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A Memphis of Hope Art Show | Gallery 1091
Kacky Walton talked with Felicia Peat, WKNO’s Education and Outreach Manager, about the 3rd Annual "A Memphis of Hope Art Show," on view through February 26 at Gallery 1091 inside the WKNO Digital Media Center. The inclusive exhibit features artwork by area students, teachers, family members, and professional creatives,...
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Blues master Kenny Wayne Shepherd to celebrate 30th anniversary in Memphis
Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. Three decades after a teenage guitar prodigy from Louisiana took the music world by storm, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is returning to the stage to celebrate the album that started it all. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring the Ledbetter Heights...
Memphis Flyer
What’s on the Menu
Writing this story was an exercise in torture. I began working on this while I was still snowbound for two weeks at home. I thought discovering new menu items or even just popular ones at Memphis restaurants would be a good idea. But after half a month of a canned tuna fish/pasta diet, culinary terms from the chefs I spoke with were sounding painfully delicious.
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UC Students Experience Memorable Version Of “The Outsiders”
Putting music to words gave Union City Middle School 8th-grade English students a greater appreciation of The Outsiders. Eighteen members of Ashley Barnhill’s advanced classes were treated to a trip to the Orpheum in Memphis recently, where they witnessed the musical version of the classic novel they first read and studied in class.
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New Italian Restaurant from Seasoned Vets Headed to Germantown
A pair of top Memphis chefs are nearing the opening of a new location for one of their restaurants. Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman will be opening a Germantown installation of their Italian concept, Josephine Estelle, early this year, reports Commercial Appeal. The restaurant initially launched in New Orleans in...
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Belly Acres welcomed in Southaven
Official Welcome: The Southaven Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning for Belly Acres at Silo Square, formally welcoming the restaurant to the city’s business community. Established Presence: Although the ceremony was held Friday, the restaurant has been serving customers since mid-December, following its expansion into the...
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Pop Spot Pops Off On Brookhaven Circle With Pop Art And Cocktails
The Pop Spot, a pop art and cocktail-driven restaurant and bar, has quietly slipped into East Memphis and cranked the volume up on Brookhaven Circle. The roughly 80-seat spot pairs bright, Instagram-ready decor with a mashup menu of American comfort dishes and Latin American flavors drawing from Venezuela, Argentina, and the Caribbean.
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Biscuits & Jams Sees 70% Revenue Drop After Guard Stay
At Biscuits & Jams’ downtown outpost, the brunch rush has all but vanished. Co-owner Monique “Chef Mo” Williams says revenue has fallen nearly 70 percent since National Guard troops started staying at the adjacent Hotel Indigo, leaving her scrambling to keep the lights on. The restaurant, which opened inside the hotel to feed both guests and walk-in customers, has reportedly seen some days with as little as 100 dollars in sales.
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An Iconic Memphis Eatery Has Announced Its Final Days
A longtime staple of Memphis’ Cooper-Young dining scene, Tsunami has announced it will close its doors. The owner and executive chef, Ben Smith, shared the news in a social media post. The closure marks the end of one of the area’s most well-known independent restaurants. Tsunami on Cooper...
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Baddour Center’s Dancing For Our Stars set
The Baddour Center hosts its 9th Annual Dancing For Our Stars fundraiser on Feb. 28 at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. The “Celebrate the Cinema” themed event features local celebrities competing in a dance-off to support adults with intellectual disabilities. Public voting is open online and during...
WATN Local Memphis
Cooper-Young restaurant Tsunami announces permanent closure
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This Tennessee Restaurant Doesn’t Try To Impress, But The Seafood Does
Some restaurants win you over with white tablecloths and polished menus, while others let the food do all the talking. Bluff City Crab belongs firmly in the second camp, serving seafood that arrives bold, messy, and completely unapologetic. The setting stays simple, the tables fill fast, and the focus never...
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Local Franchisees Hoping to Expand Playa Bowls Empire
Memphis health enthusiasts, get excited! A chain that proves you don’t need to choose flavor over nutrition has plans to extend its regional empire. Local franchisees Jack Speed and Amy Lupo are extending their Playa Bowls franchising plans after the opening of their most recent locations, reports Memphis Business Journal.
Daily Helmsman
AMUM presents student submissions at the opening of the Juried Student Art Exhibit
A burst of fresh perspectives filled the gallery this week as the Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM) unveiled its 43rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, showcasing standout works selected from undergraduate and graduate submissions and spotlighting the next generation of local artists. Around 100 guests, including students and...
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Café du Memphis: A day of Louisiana, New Orleans, Cajun Flavor and Community Spirit
Each spring, Memphis awakens to the smell of Shrimp N Grits, Beignets, and coffee as Café du Memphis returns to the Bluff City. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Memphis, this beloved event transforms a Saturday into a celebration of Louisiana culture, community, and compassion—all to benefit the Dorothy Day House of Memphis, an organization dedicated to keeping homeless families together.