Memphis, it’s almost our favorite day of the year, 901 Day! Each September 1, we celebrate our city with live music, parties, pop-up events, and plenty of sweet deals from local businesses that will get you saying Memphis, Memphis, Memphis!

From block parties on Beale to lantern parades along the river, there’s no shortage of ways to show your 901 pride. Keep scrolling for the ultimate list of events, specials, and discounts, and check back often. We’ll keep adding new ways to celebrate the most beautiful land in the world.

Here are the more than 30 of the best Memphis burgers that you absolutely have to try. These best Memphis hamburgers and cheeseburgers are in no particular order. 

This certainly isn't everywhere you can get a burger, just a list to get you started. 

Midtown's favorite Southeastern Italian restaurant celebrates 20 years of delicious food and amazing cocktails this all. 

Bari ristorante in midtown memphis

In 2021, Bari Ristorante moved from their original Overton Square spot to a bigger, brighter location just down the street at 524 S. Cooper Street. The new space is lovely and light-filled and there’s outdoor seating!

National Cuban Sandwich Day is August 23! This food holiday is even more made-up than the usual made-up food holidays, but I think a sandwich with ham, pork, cheese, and pickles is worth celebrating anytime.

Never had one? An original Cuban sandwich is constructed with Cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, but there are variations.

I'm not sure what I can say about Gus's that hasn't already been said at this point? It's a simple but beloved place, and while it's now a national chain, the original location was in Mason, Tennessee about an hour from downtown Memphis.

The second location is on Second Street downtown, and you'll usually find a long line, so be prepared to wait. The theme of the restaurant is Fried Things. Gus's has a handful of appetizers aka crispy-fried vegetables, slaw, baked beans, fries, white bread, desserts, more sides, and the main event: fried chicken.