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Popular wing restaurant reopening doors after year-long closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Crumpy’s of Midtown is preparing to reopen after more than a year of closure following a fire that forced the restaurant to shut down. The Wing Restaurant received approval to reopen after passing final inspection, with the reopening just in time for this weekend’s Super Bowl.
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Tsunami announces permanent closure, leaving customers shocked
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis restaurant staple for decades is closing its doors for good, a decision that’s leaving many customers shocked and heartbroken. Tsunami has been part of the Cooper-Young neighborhood for 28 years. WREG’s Katelyn Barker spoke to customers who say this a huge loss for the neighborhood. “It’s an institution,” said […]
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New Dates for Postponed GPAC Performances
Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) has rescheduled several events that were postponed due to recent winter weather. Darel Snodgrass talked with GPAC Executive Director Parke Kennedy about new dates for "Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble," "On Stage with Iris Collective: Vijay Gupta," and "Withers to Wonder: Celebrating the Songs of Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder," along with upcoming performances by "Yonder Mountain String Band," "Kandace Springs," and "Drum Tao."
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Why This Tennessee Restaurant’s Fried Catfish Remains A Favorite In 2026
Some dishes earn loyalty by doing the basics exceptionally well, year after year. Fried catfish has that power, and few places in Tennessee understand it better than Soul Fish Cafe. The kitchen focuses on balance rather than flash, turning out fillets that arrive crisp, hot, and consistently satisfying. Regulars return...
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Overton Park Shell celebrating 90th anniversary
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Midtown’s Crumpy’s Wings Rise From Fire Just in Time for Super Bowl Crowd
Crumpy’s of Midtown is finally firing up the fryers again, getting ready to reopen its Midtown Memphis location after more than a year closed following a November 2024 kitchen fire. Owners say renovations and safety repairs are wrapped, and staff are deep in prep work and menu checks ahead of a planned return this weekend, timed for Super Bowl traffic. For regulars who have watched the strip-mall spot sit boarded up for months, those lights coming back on will be a sight for sore eyes.
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Historic Cooper Young restaurant to close after 28 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The owner and executive chef of Tsunami in Cooper Young has announced the restaurant will close in February. In a video on Facebook, Ben Smith stated that the past six years have been extremely challenging for the restaurant industry, marked by rising costs and a gradual decline in business.
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New documentary commemorates the 45th anniversary of the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run
PEORIA, Ill. – A documentary celebrating 45 years of the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run premieres next month. Co-founder Mike McCoy says the idea came in 1980, at Landmark Fitness, while he and a few others watched people running the track to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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Memphis celebrates second annual Mardi Gras parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis hosted its second annual Mardi Gras celebration, bringing Fat Tuesday festivities to the city with a parade, live bands and a downtown block party. The event drew crowds who gathered to watch the parade and catch beads thrown from floats. Spectators compared the Memphis celebration...
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New Waffle House Location Headed to Olive Branch
Olive Branch, grab the syrup, the most important meal of the day is getting a new all-day home. Waffle House, a Southern comfort food and breakfast titan, is opening a new location in the neighborhood-an event worthy of its own name-sake road, reports Commercial Appeal. The impossibly popular restaurant, beloved...
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Memphis Favorite Bain Barbecue Heads To Germantown This July
Bain Barbecue, the Memphis-born barbecue-and-bakery outfit that first worked the streets as a food truck, is officially Germantown-bound with an expected July opening, city officials announced Thursday. The move will plant the shop's Texas-style brisket, housemade sausage, and bakery treats closer to suburban doorsteps, and early chatter from local barbecue diehards suggests the new outpost is poised to be a hot ticket in Germantown’s dining scene.
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Indie Memphis Film Festival Returns with New Leadership
The Indie Memphis Film Festival will return November 5-8, 2026. The festival, which began when a group of University of Memphis film students projected their works on a coffee shop wall in 1998, grew to become a major cultural force in the Mid South by the 2010s, regularly attracting more than 10,000 ticket buyers to a weeklong festival that featured independently produced films and acclaimed art house productions. But in the wake of the film industry disruptions caused by the pandemic and the twin WGA and SAG strikes of 2023, the festival struggled to find funding. The 2025 festival was canceled in the wake of steep cuts to federal and state arts funding. Festival director Kimel Fryer and artistic director Miriam Bale left the nonprofit, along with the small full-time staff which programmed films events year round in addition to the annual festival.
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Memphis Mourns Lorraine 'Lo' Mitchell, Royal Studios Matriarch
Memphis is saying goodbye to Lorraine "Lo" Mitchell, the soft-spoken force who quietly held things together at Royal Studios and helped keep the Mitchell family legacy humming along in the background. Her son, Grammy-winning producer Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, confirmed she died last week. Friends and neighbors recall that the studio felt like family to her, and the city will honor her with a public celebration this weekend.
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Wild Beet Salad Co. Opens in Midtown Memphis
Wild Beet Salad Co. has been a staple in the 901 for years. Now, they’ve opened up shop in Midtown Memphis partnering with the new concept Stomping Grounds. We sat down with Wild Beet Salad Co. founder Kelcie Nollner to get the inside scoop. What led you to Memphis...
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One Of Memphis' Oldest Restaurants Is An Elvis Presley Favorite With Family-Owned Charm And Italian Flavor
Elvis Presley may be remembered for his soulful rock hits and commanding stage presence, but the iconic singer was also a foodie. Presley, who lived in Memphis, Tennessee, had a few go-to spots in this Southern city that he called home. This included the Arcade Restaurant, a diner where you can eat Elvis' favorite sandwich in his favorite booth, as well as Coletta's, considered to be one of the oldest establishments in Memphis. Dating back to 1923, this Italian eatery was established by Emil Coletta and is still run by his family today.
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Locals Fought to Keep This Beloved Pizzeria Open After Owner Passed Away in Southaven, MS
For over two decades, a family-owned pizzeria in Southaven has been crafting authentic Italian favorites using the same recipes that made locals fall in love from day one. 🍕. Italia Pizza Cafe opened in 2004 and has passed through loving hands—from original owner Thomaso to the legendary Lonnie Tant, and...
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Memphis mourns Lorraine “Lo” Mitchell, heart of the Royal Studios legacy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is mourning the loss of a woman whose presence stretched far beyond the walls of Royal Studios and deep into the soul of this city’s musical heartbeat. Lorraine “Lo” Mitchell, daughter of the legendary Royal Studios producer Willie Mitchell and mother of Grammy‑winning producer and engineer Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell and Oona […]
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This Tennessee Seafood Buffet Stays Busy Thanks To Word Of Mouth
Some places earn their crowds the old-fashioned way, one satisfied plate at a time. Conversations travel faster than ads, and this spot proves it nightly with full tables and refills. The buffet line moves with purpose, steam rising off fried fish, shrimp, and comforting sides that regulars know by heart....
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Local church opens doors for Memphis band students to practice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The aftermath of last week’s ice storm has delayed a lot across the city of Memphis, including the return date for Memphis Shelby County School students. However, the snow and ice did not stop one group of students from chasing their goals. Raleigh Egypt High School band students are hard at work […]
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Memphis restaurant makes list of 100 most romantic in the U.S.
Memphis has some great dining options for a romantic night out, especially with Valentine's Day fast approaching. But there's one that tops them all — and most others in the nation, at least according to Yelp. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar , 39 S. Main St., landed at No. 87 on Yelp's list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the U.S. The ranking is based on the volume and ratings of reviews given by Yelp Elite Squad members for each business. MEMPHIS DINING SCENE: What is the best new Memphis restaurant? Vote for your favorite! Flight was the only Memphis restaurant to make the list, which had the following praise for the restaurant: "Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar offers a unique tasting menu approach, encouraging guests to 'fly' through sample portions of dishes and wines. Diners appreciate creative combinations, from steak flights to seafood trios, in a classy, two-story space." The restaurant's interior is also part of its appeal — diners can sit at the bar on the main floor and look up at the chandelier hanging in the center of the room, or pick a seat at the balcony level for a more intimate date night experience overlooking