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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...

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Bank of America cardholders get free admission to National Civil Rights Museum

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can visit the National Civil Rights Museum for free Sunday as part of the bank’s Museums on Us program. Bank of America has partnered with the museum to offer free general admission to Memphis...

Memphis, TN · 1d
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Evan Linder brings “Byhalia, Mississippi” to Theatre Memphis

Native Memphian Evan Linder's play "Byhalia, Mississippi" earned widespread acclaim following its 2016 premiere, receiving six Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations and winning three, including Best New Work. Linder joined Kacky Walton to discuss the play, which was later remounted at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre and produced at the Kennedy Center in...

Memphis, TN · 1d
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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 6 to 8

Halloween is packed away and the weekend is wide open 🍂 The headliner is the Indie Memphis Film Festival, four days of local film downtown. On Saturday, Crafts and Drafts fills Crosstown Concourse with a free market of Memphis makers, and Sunday brings a 901 Wrestling title night at Minglewood and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Buckman. Everything is below, hour by hour.

Memphis, TN · 2d
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Best Memphis bars for Thanksgiving Eve? 9 spots worth a visit

There's something special about Thanksgiving Eve in Memphis. It's the unofficial homecoming — a night when college students return from campuses like Ole Miss , Auburn or UT, former Memphians excitedly come back home to celebrate the holidays and old friends find themselves together again, if only for one fun evening. It's a night filled with nostalgia, familiar faces, unexpected encounters and maybe a pitcher or two of Michelob Light. High school friends and old flames reunite, former classmates catch up, and favorite hometown haunts become the sentimental backdrop for stories, laughter and a whole lot of reminiscing. So whether you're in the mood for live music, craft cocktails, a packed dance floor or a laid-back neighborhood hangout, Memphis has a spot for everyone looking to reconnect and celebrate the people who make this great place home. Here are some places worth putting on your Thanksgiving Eve itinerary. Old Dominick Distillery 305 S Front St. | olddominick.com You can't talk about the best bars to visit on Thanksgiving Eve without highlighting the "Memphis Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl of 2026." As one of the busiest and most exciting evenings of the year for nightlife, Thanksgiving Eve is the perfect time

Memphis, TN · 2d

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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...

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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,...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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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...

Memphis, TN · 14h

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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 · 2d

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9 Tennessee Sandwich Chains Customers Praise For Their Fresh Deli Sandwiches

A sandwich shop near Nashville lets you finish lunch with free soft serve ice cream. I find that kind of generosity pretty hard to resist. That little freebie made me curious about the bigger picture. Across Tennessee, sandwich chains keep winning fans with bread baked fresh, meats sliced to order, and subs pulled hot off the grill.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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These 50 Memphis restaurants are part of Downtown Dining Week 2026

Downtown Dining Week 2026 is almost here, with 50 Memphis restaurants set to serve up special meals and deals. Held every November, Downtown Dining Week celebrates and supports the restaurant owners and staff who make up one of the best dining scenes in the nation . Here are the restaurants taking part in this year's Downtown Dining Week, which runs Nov. 9-15. The lineup included 50 restaurants as of Nov. 4, but more could still be added. More information on the restaurants and their offers can be found on the Downtown Memphis Commission's website . This story will be updated as more restaurants join the Downtown Dining Week lineup. DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS DINING SCENE: 5 iconic Downtown Memphis restaurants that we've loved for decades Memphis restaurants participating in Downtown Dining Week 2026 Aldo's Pizza Pies | 100 S. Main St. Amelia Gene's | 255 S. Front St. Arcade Restaurant | 540 S. Main St. Automatic Slim’s | 83 S. Second St. Bardog Tavern | 73 Monroe Ave. Bar Hustle | 477 S. Main St. BAR MOXY at MOXY Memphis Downtown | 40 N. Front St. BarWare | 276 S. Front St. Blues City Cafe | 138 Beale St. The Brass Door

Memphis, TN · 3d

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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.

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Foodtastic: Downtown Dining Week returns Nov. 9-15

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Foodies, get your taste buds ready as Downtown Dining Week returns Nov. 9–15 for its 17th year!. The week-long event highlights Memphis’ restaurant community, local food, and the people involved in the Downtown dining scene. From fine dining to casual eateries, and from breakfast...

Memphis, TN · 14h

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12 Tennessee Restaurants That Still Have That Old-Fashioned Charm

A Tennessee burger joint has followed a distinctive seasoned-grease cooking tradition dating back to 1912. I read that twice, and then I got very hungry. That’s more than a century of burgers sharing one cooking tradition. That grill is only one stop on this list. Elsewhere, a giant lazy...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Old-Fashioned Burgers And Ice Cream Draw Crowds To This Collierville, Tennessee Dairy Bar

German chocolate soft serve. Peach soft serve. Peanut butter soft serve. This little walk-up window serves flavors that make plain vanilla look shy. The menu doesn’t stop at ice cream, either. Cheeseburgers, corn dogs, onion rings, and funnel cake fries share the spotlight with snow cones and thick milkshakes.

Collierville, TN · 4d

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Pull Over For The Tender Ribs At This Memphis, Tennessee BBQ Favorite

A whole Cornish hen, smoked and sauced, sits on the menu right next to the ribs. That alone tells you this barbecue joint plays by its own rules. Then there’s the barbecue spaghetti. Yes, spaghetti, wearing smoky sauce like it was born for the job. I like how a place can be this confident about something so unexpected.

Memphis, TN · 6d

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‘Unplug the Holidays’ bringing music to Midtown

If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, we’ve got just the thing for you! An unforgettable night of music, holiday cheer, and Memphis talent is coming to Midtown as Unplug the Holidays brings together the Memphis Ukulele Band, fan favorites Bailey Bigger and Wyly Bigger, all while supporting a […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Monkey spotted at large in Crockett County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A brown monkey is at large in Crockett County, Tennessee, after a citizen reported the sighting, deputies said. A resident told deputies that her dog would not come back inside because of a small brown monkey that was running across the field in the Brim’s Corner area, near Highway 188, Highway 88, […]

Crockett County, TN · 6d

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Thanksgiving in Memphis 2026: Where to Preorder the Feast and What to Do

Somewhere in Memphis a group chat is debating whether mac and cheese counts as a side or the main event 🧀 Settle it at the table. Local kitchens are taking holiday orders, the Botanic Garden lights are almost on, and the long weekend is filling fast. Here's where to preorder the feast before the deadlines hit, plus things to do in Memphis from the weekend before Thanksgiving through Small Business Saturday.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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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...

Memphis, TN · 2d