Contributor Clay Culp discovers the real Memphis at Wild Bill’s, a juke joint where music, history, and hospitality collide.
It’s hard for me to talk about Wild Bill’s without talking about Memphis itself. I can’t pinpoint exactly when this nearly life-long Knoxvillian became a self-professed “born again Memphian,” but my first time at Wild Bill’s just might have been the baptism.
As a newer downtown resident, I love the restaurant options I have either for a quick bite or a nice sit down dinner. Here is my must try list for downtown restaurants to check out before the year ends.
I love a good sandwich and Memphis has some classic and newer spots to get a quality sub, muffaleta or melt.
This guide will surely have your mouth watering and ready to find your next sandwich.
Strawberry season is on at Jones Orchard, but don’t wait — the fields are only open for picking through the end of May!
Located a short drive north of Memphis in Millington, Jones Orchard has three acres of strawberry fields. The pick-your-own field and roadside market is located at 7170 Hwy 51.
When you arrive, head to the register to pick your own strawberries. You'll decide the size of bucket you want before heading over to the field to fill as you desire.
Memphis, it’s time to loosen that belt — SmokeSlam: The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown returns to the river May 15–17, 2025 at Tom Lee Park.
Whether you’re a barbecue superfan, a live music lover, or just someone who likes to eat your way through the weekend, this festival has something for you.
Get ready, BBQ lovers—something delicious is coming to the Mid-South!
There’s a new restaurant in town and they’re bringing the heat, good sushi, and an All-You-Can-Eat lunch and dinner menus.
Umiya is a Japanese restaurant specializing in freshly made sushi and authentic hibachi located in Cordova- but the best part about the restaurant is that you can order as much as you want for less than $30.
In Memphis, we know two things, culture and food so Black History Month, we're exploring the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean cuisines and their influence in our city.
Bringing people together one cheese board at a time: Feast and Graze.
Owned by Cristina McCarter, Feast and Graze is America’s first Black-woman-owned Charcuterie Shop & Cafe. McCarter first opened the shop in 2019 and has expanded to two locations in Memphis, catering services, and more. In November of 2024, the second location opened in Poplar Plaza near the University of Memphis.
A few months ago, anyone in Memphis with the Too Good to Go app on their phones knew there was no point in opening it up. All they’d see was a sad, empty map. That’s because the trendy service — which partners with restaurants and shops to offer bargain “surprise bags” of excess food to customers — hadn’t made its way to this part of the world yet.
