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• 'Why are y'all doing this to me?': Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff - localmemphis.com January 7, 2026 5:08 AM
  'Why are y'all doing this to me?': Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff  localmemphis.com
• Memphis restaurant owner goes viral after refusing to serve National Guard - the-independent.com January 7, 2026 4:16 PM
  Memphis restaurant owner goes viral after refusing to serve National Guard  the-independent.com
• Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave - Action News 5 January 8, 2026 2:37 AM
  Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave  Action News 5
• Restaurant owner refuses to serve National Guard in viral video - NewsNation January 7, 2026 11:18 AM
  Restaurant owner refuses to serve National Guard in viral video  NewsNation
• A Tennessee sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant - WKRN News 2 January 7, 2026 11:40 PM
  A Tennessee sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant  WKRN News 2
• Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - FOX13 Memphis January 6, 2026 11:25 AM
  Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  FOX13 Memphis
• Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January - Daily Memphian January 7, 2026 11:19 PM
  Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January  Daily Memphian
• Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety - localmemphis.com January 5, 2026 3:00 AM
  Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety  localmemphis.com
• Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - Action News 5 January 6, 2026 4:14 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  Action News 5
• Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff - localmemphis.com January 7, 2026 4:49 AM
  Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff  localmemphis.com
• Memphis eatery sees support, criticism after owner tells National Guard to leave - rocketcitynow.com January 8, 2026 9:24 PM
  Memphis eatery sees support, criticism after owner tells National Guard to leave  rocketcitynow.com
• Memphis restaurant scene's 2025 served up Michelin nods, new openings - The Business Journals January 8, 2026 4:36 PM
  Memphis restaurant scene's 2025 served up Michelin nods, new openings  The Business Journals
• Restaurant owner refuses to serve Guard in viral video - WREG.com January 6, 2026 10:46 PM
  Restaurant owner refuses to serve Guard in viral video  WREG.com
• TN sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant - WATE 6 On Your Side January 7, 2026 11:25 PM
  TN sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant  WATE 6 On Your Side
• January 06: Memphis Restaurant Shootout Puts Retail Security in Focus - Meyka January 6, 2026 11:11 AM
  January 06: Memphis Restaurant Shootout Puts Retail Security in Focus  Meyka
• Shootout erupts between two men after confrontation inside seafood restaurant, MPD says - FOX13 Memphis January 5, 2026 4:27 PM
  Shootout erupts between two men after confrontation inside seafood restaurant, MPD says  FOX13 Memphis
• Shots fired at Red Pier restaurant in East Memphis - WREG.com January 5, 2026 7:37 AM
  Shots fired at Red Pier restaurant in East Memphis  WREG.com
• Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard - Action News 5 January 6, 2026 9:00 PM
  Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard  Action News 5
• Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety - localmemphis.com January 7, 2026 1:53 AM
  Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety  localmemphis.com
• Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant - Action News 5 January 6, 2026 4:04 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant  Action News 5
• Man acted in self-defense after shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, police say - Action News 5 January 5, 2026 4:25 AM
  Man acted in self-defense after shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, police say  Action News 5
• Community Seeks Answers From Law Enforcement in Restaurant Standoff - Memphis Flyer January 8, 2026 1:41 AM
  Community Seeks Answers From Law Enforcement in Restaurant Standoff  Memphis Flyer
• MPD: Shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, 2 detained - Action News 5 January 5, 2026 3:59 AM
  MPD: Shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, 2 detained  Action News 5
• Notable chef joins East Memphis restaurant - The Business Journals January 7, 2026 3:40 AM
  Notable chef joins East Memphis restaurant  The Business Journals
• What Memphis businesses permanently closed in 2025? See the list - The Commercial Appeal January 6, 2026 11:01 AM
  What Memphis businesses permanently closed in 2025? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• 10 new businesses that opened in Memphis in 2025, from Aldi to Primark - The Commercial Appeal January 5, 2026 11:01 AM
  10 new businesses that opened in Memphis in 2025, from Aldi to Primark  The Commercial Appeal
• Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals - The Commercial Appeal December 30, 2025 8:00 AM
  Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals  The Commercial Appeal
• $15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl - Daily Memphian January 8, 2026 5:00 PM
  $15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl  Daily Memphian
• On the hunt for Memphis-style ‘que? Just follow the smoke | Review - Orlando Sentinel January 8, 2026 10:01 AM
  On the hunt for Memphis-style ‘que? Just follow the smoke | Review  Orlando Sentinel
• Arson suspected in fire at Frayser flea market that injured firefighter, MFD says - FOX13 Memphis January 5, 2026 7:47 PM
  Arson suspected in fire at Frayser flea market that injured firefighter, MFD says  FOX13 Memphis
• Dixie Queen Continuing Long Memphis History with New Location - WhatNow January 8, 2026 1:17 AM
  Dixie Queen Continuing Long Memphis History with New Location  WhatNow
• Food Files: Maciel’s on Summer closed, Byway Coffee No. 2 - Daily Memphian January 5, 2026 1:41 AM
  Food Files: Maciel’s on Summer closed, Byway Coffee No. 2  Daily Memphian
• 7 Brew to Further Caffeinate Memphis - WhatNow January 8, 2026 1:40 AM
  7 Brew to Further Caffeinate Memphis  WhatNow
• Piccadilly To-Go Files Permits for Memphis Location - WhatNow January 5, 2026 12:12 AM
  Piccadilly To-Go Files Permits for Memphis Location  WhatNow
• What restaurants are open on Christmas in the Memphis area? - The Commercial Appeal December 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  What restaurants are open on Christmas in the Memphis area?  The Commercial Appeal
• The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime - The Commercial Appeal November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime  The Commercial Appeal
• Popular Texas Chain Delays West Memphis Arrival - WhatNow January 4, 2026 11:44 PM
  Popular Texas Chain Delays West Memphis Arrival  WhatNow
• Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant - WREG.com November 16, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant  WREG.com
• These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from November - The Commercial Appeal December 9, 2025 8:00 AM
  These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from November  The Commercial Appeal
• 3 New Memphis Restaurants to Try This Month (+ What’s Coming Soon!) - StyleBlueprint December 17, 2025 8:00 AM
  3 New Memphis Restaurants to Try This Month (+ What’s Coming Soon!)  StyleBlueprint
• Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years - The Commercial Appeal October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years  The Commercial Appeal
• 2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll - Memphis magazine November 18, 2025 8:00 AM
  2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll  Memphis magazine
• Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list - The Commercial Appeal October 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• Is This Legal? 50 Armed Federal Agents Shut Down Memphis Restaurant Over 'No ICE Welcome' Sign - International Business Times UK January 6, 2026 4:53 PM
  Is This Legal? 50 Armed Federal Agents Shut Down Memphis Restaurant Over 'No ICE Welcome' Sign  International Business Times UK
• Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police - KFOR.com November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police  KFOR.com
• The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in September, from slimy chicken wings to flies - The Commercial Appeal October 13, 2025 7:00 AM
  The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in September, from slimy chicken wings to flies  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard - WREG.com September 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard  WREG.com
• Demolition planned for former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis - WREG.com November 26, 2025 8:00 AM
  Demolition planned for former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis  WREG.com
• Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant - Daily Memphian August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant  Daily Memphian
• Downtown restaurant closes, citing ‘civil unrest’ - Action News 5 October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Downtown restaurant closes, citing ‘civil unrest’  Action News 5
• These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list - The Commercial Appeal December 3, 2025 8:00 AM
  These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis - Action News 5 November 20, 2025 8:00 AM
  Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis  Action News 5
• Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location - The Commercial Appeal August 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location  The Commercial Appeal
• Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop - FOX13 Memphis July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop  FOX13 Memphis
• Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know - The Commercial Appeal August 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know  The Commercial Appeal
• Small-Business Owner Alleges Intimidating Federal Enforcement After 'No ICE Welcome' Sign - International Business Times UK January 6, 2026 2:16 PM
  Small-Business Owner Alleges Intimidating Federal Enforcement After 'No ICE Welcome' Sign  International Business Times UK
• What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis? - The Commercial Appeal August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis?  The Commercial Appeal
• Crosstown restaurant Briza is bringing something new to Memphis dining scene - The Commercial Appeal November 19, 2025 8:00 AM
  Crosstown restaurant Briza is bringing something new to Memphis dining scene  The Commercial Appeal
• Former Houston’s Restaurant sold to developer - Action News 5 November 7, 2025 8:00 AM
  Former Houston’s Restaurant sold to developer  Action News 5
• What to try during Downtown Dining Week in Memphis? Here are some recommendations - The Commercial Appeal October 30, 2025 7:00 AM
  What to try during Downtown Dining Week in Memphis? Here are some recommendations  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis barbecue joint in 'resilient city' hopes for 'constructive' National Guard presence - Fox News September 12, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis barbecue joint in 'resilient city' hopes for 'constructive' National Guard presence  Fox News
• Check out photos of Memphis restaurants participating in Downtown Dining Week 2025 - The Commercial Appeal October 30, 2025 7:00 AM
  Check out photos of Memphis restaurants participating in Downtown Dining Week 2025  The Commercial Appeal
• Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day - Action News 5 May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day  Action News 5
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8 - WREG.com December 8, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8  WREG.com
• Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye - Daily Memphian July 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye  Daily Memphian
• Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August - The Commercial Appeal September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race' - The Commercial Appeal August 1, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race'  The Commercial Appeal
• Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept - The Commercial Appeal July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept  The Commercial Appeal
• Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date - The Commercial Appeal November 5, 2025 8:00 AM
  Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date  The Commercial Appeal
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 25 – December 1 - WREG.com December 1, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 25 – December 1  WREG.com
• Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when - The Commercial Appeal August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when  The Commercial Appeal
• Man charged after stabbing at restaurant - Action News 5 November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man charged after stabbing at restaurant  Action News 5
• Memphis Restaurant - Dallas Observer September 22, 2025 8:56 PM
  Memphis Restaurant  Dallas Observer
• New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue - Daily Memphian July 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue  Daily Memphian
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20 - WREG.com October 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20  WREG.com
• Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant - The Commercial Appeal June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant  The Commercial Appeal
• What Memphis restaurant has the best fries? Nominate your favorite spot now - The Commercial Appeal June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  What Memphis restaurant has the best fries? Nominate your favorite spot now  The Commercial Appeal
• Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say - FOX13 Memphis May 12, 2025 7:00 AM
  Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say  FOX13 Memphis
• What's that moving into former Bedrock Eats & Sweets space in Downtown Memphis? - The Commercial Appeal November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  What's that moving into former Bedrock Eats & Sweets space in Downtown Memphis?  The Commercial Appeal
• Raising Cane's is finally here! Here's a first look inside the new Southaven restaurant - The Commercial Appeal June 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Raising Cane's is finally here! Here's a first look inside the new Southaven restaurant  The Commercial Appeal
• Iconic East Memphis restaurant to be demolished - The Business Journals November 26, 2025 8:00 AM
  Iconic East Memphis restaurant to be demolished  The Business Journals
• 5 shot, 1 dead after gunfire erupts at Parkway Village restaurant, MPD says - FOX13 Memphis April 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  5 shot, 1 dead after gunfire erupts at Parkway Village restaurant, MPD says  FOX13 Memphis
• Texas chain Taco Cabana eyes Memphis for new restaurants: Here's everything we know - The Commercial Appeal July 29, 2025 7:00 AM
  Texas chain Taco Cabana eyes Memphis for new restaurants: Here's everything we know  The Commercial Appeal
• 3 Arby's locations permanently closed in Memphis over the weekend. See which ones - The Commercial Appeal October 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  3 Arby's locations permanently closed in Memphis over the weekend. See which ones  The Commercial Appeal
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 11 – November 17 - WREG.com November 17, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 11 – November 17  WREG.com
• 901 Now: Soulsville man opens neighborhood restaurant in efforts to revitalize community - Action News 5 August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  901 Now: Soulsville man opens neighborhood restaurant in efforts to revitalize community  Action News 5
• What's that coming to former Mellow Mushroom at White Station and Park in Memphis? - The Commercial Appeal November 10, 2025 8:00 AM
  What's that coming to former Mellow Mushroom at White Station and Park in Memphis?  The Commercial Appeal
• This Day in History: Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant opens on Beale Street - Action News 5 July 24, 2025 7:00 AM
  This Day in History: Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant opens on Beale Street  Action News 5
• Man points gun at his former corrections officer outside Memphis restaurant, records show - FOX13 Memphis August 5, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man points gun at his former corrections officer outside Memphis restaurant, records show  FOX13 Memphis
• Jennifer Chandler talks spring makeovers to several Memphis restaurant staples - Action News 5 March 11, 2025 7:00 AM
  Jennifer Chandler talks spring makeovers to several Memphis restaurant staples  Action News 5
• Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say - FOX13 Memphis May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say  FOX13 Memphis
• Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, September 2 – September 8 - WREG.com September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, September 2 – September 8  WREG.com
• Memphis Restaurant Cited for Health Code Violations in Recent Inspection - WhatNow October 10, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis Restaurant Cited for Health Code Violations in Recent Inspection  WhatNow
• 36 Tennessee Restaurants Recognized in Inaugural Michelin Guide American South - TN.gov November 6, 2025 8:00 AM
  36 Tennessee Restaurants Recognized in Inaugural Michelin Guide American South  TN.gov
• Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, July 21-28 - WREG.com July 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, July 21-28  WREG.com
• Vandals strike again at South Memphis restaurant, causing over $35K in damage - FOX13 Memphis April 7, 2025 7:00 AM
  Vandals strike again at South Memphis restaurant, causing over $35K in damage  FOX13 Memphis
• Memphis restaurant celebrating 55 years of service - Action News 5 April 13, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant celebrating 55 years of service  Action News 5
• Briza joining restaurant scene in Crosstown Concourse - WREG.com August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Briza joining restaurant scene in Crosstown Concourse  WREG.com
• A New Project from a Memphis Chef is on the Horizon - WhatNow September 7, 2025 7:00 AM
  A New Project from a Memphis Chef is on the Horizon  WhatNow
• Five shot, one dead at Memphis restaurant - WREG.com April 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  Five shot, one dead at Memphis restaurant  WREG.com