Memphis Restaurant Association

06/12/2026

The MRA Board has sent a letter to Memphis City Council urging them to approve the $5 million AutoZone Park funding request. AutoZone Park drives real economic activity for our restaurants, bars, hotels, and the thousands of workers who depend on a healthy downtown. Deferring these critical life-safety repairs only makes the problem worse. Memphis deserves investment, not inaction.

06/11/2026

What a day at Old Dominick Distillery! 🥃

Our MRA members got the full behind-the-scenes experience — from the mash cookers to the barrel room — learning what goes into every bottle of Memphis’s hometown Tennessee whiskey. Then we got down to business: a guided tasting straight from the barrel to hand-select the very first exclusive MRA single barrel.

A heartfelt thank-you to Anthony AJ Jones and the entire Old Dominick team for opening their doors and sharing their craft with us. This is exactly what MRA is about — celebrating the people and products that make Memphis hospitality special.

Stay tuned… more information about OUR bourbon is coming soon! 🛢️

06/05/2026

The Memphis Restaurant Association is hosting its Membership Happy Hour at Flyway Brewing Company on August 12th, and we’d love to see you there.

This is an evening designed for connection — whether you’re a current MRA member, considering joining, or simply want to engage with Memphis’s hospitality community. Your ticket includes 2 drink tickets (full bar available!) and complimentary appetizers.

🎟 Member Tickets: $25 | Non-Member Tickets: $35

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses looking to get their brand in front of industry professionals.

📍 Flyway Brewing Company | 📅 August 12, 2026 | 🕔 5:15–7:00 PM

Tickets and details at the link below.

https://memphisrestaurants.com/events/ #!event/2026/8/12/august-membership-happy-hour

05/20/2026

Congratulations!! We love this news!

🌴 BIG NEWS from Curry n Jerk! 🌴

We’re excited to announce that Curry n Jerk is expanding to the FedEx World Hub !

This new endeavor is a major step for our team, and we’re proud to bring our authentic Caribbean cuisine, bold island flavors, and signature jerk experience to the Fed Ex Workers .

Thank you to everyone who has supported Curry n Jerk and helped make this growth possible.

Stay tuned for more updates, menu highlights, and opening details.

05/15/2026

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05/14/2026

🎶 Elvis debuted here. Johnny Cash played here. And on June 4th, WE'RE here.

Join the Memphis Restaurant Association for MRA Family & Friends Night at the Overton Park Shell — an exclusive evening on our private deck with a cash bar and food by the one and only Villa Castrioti.

Bring your crew, your family, your people. This is Memphis food and Memphis music coming together for one unforgettable night.

Tickets are on sale now — don't sleep on it. 🎟️

👉 Grab yours here https://memphisrestaurants.com/events/ #!event/2026/6/4/mra-family-friends-night-at-the-overton-shell

05/13/2026

🎶 MRA Friends, this one's for YOU! 🎶

Mark your calendars — MRA Family & Friends Night at the Overton Park Shell is happening June 4th, and it is shaping up to be one of the best nights of the summer.

Your ticket gets you access to the exclusive MRA deck featuring a cash bar, and food provided by none other than Villa Castrioti — one of Memphis's most beloved restaurants. If you know, you know. And if you don't, this is your sign to find out. 🍽️

Whether you're bringing your restaurant crew, your family, or your fellow industry friends, this is the perfect evening to slow down, connect, and celebrate the Memphis hospitality community together — with incredible food to match the incredible venue.

Tickets won't last. 🎟️
👉 Secure yours today: https://memphisrestaurants.com/events/ #!event/2026/6/4/mra-family-friends-night-at-the-overton-shell

05/11/2026

Summer Starts Here: MRA Events, Industry Updates & Big Opportunities Ahead - https://mailchi.mp/memphisrestaurants/may2026

05/07/2026

You're Invited! Hospitality Hangout - Presented by Welcome to Memphis - https://mailchi.mp/memphisrestaurants/hospitalityhangout

05/06/2026

🎶 ONE MONTH OUT, MEMPHIS. 🎶

Friends & Family Night at the Overton Park Shell is almost here — and this is shaping up to be one of the best nights of the summer.

Join the Memphis Restaurant Association on June 4th for a night of live music from East Nashville Grass, incredible hospitality community energy, and a relaxed night under the stars with your favorite people.

🌟 Exclusive MRA Deck Access
🍻 Complimentary Bar
🍴 Complimentary Food
🎵 Live Music at the Shell
📍 Overton Park Shell
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 7PM
🎟 $25 Entry

Less than one month away — grab your tickets now before this one fills up.

👉 Tickets: https://memphisrestaurants.com/events/ #!event/2026/6/4/mra-family-friends-night-at-the-overton-shell

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