{"id":17777,"date":"2023-02-13T13:20:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=17777"},"modified":"2026-03-30T05:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:22:46","slug":"show-some-love-black-owned-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/things-to-do\/show-some-love-black-owned-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Show Some Love to Black-Owned Businesses in Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICYMI: <a href=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/\">Memphis<\/a> is a leading city for Black entrepreneurship. So much so, that it&#8217;s possible to spend an entire day (probably a week, let&#8217;s be honest) shopping local <em>and<\/em> Black-owned! We&#8217;ve put together an itinerary that takes you across Memphis supporting some of the city&#8217;s favorite shops, restaurants, and more. Let\u2019s walk you through your day from start to finish!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18053 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-300x292.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-1024x998.png 1024w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-768x748.png 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-800x780.png 800w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM-616x600.png 616w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.06-PM.png 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Breakfast\/Brunch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the day off right with a breakfast (or brunch) of champs! These hot spots have some of the best morning meals, including Leslie Knope\u2019s favorite: waffles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabulous Flavors &amp; Friends Diner Restaurant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eggxactlymemphis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biscuitsandjams.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biscuits and Jams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pampering<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indulge in a little TLC\u2026 not the \u201cChasing Waterfalls\u201d type. We\u2019re talking about pampering you and your faves at one of these spots!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretti Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/septembernailsalon.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September Nail Salon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theurbanindulgence.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban Indulgence<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bubblebistro.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bubble Bistro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtown Candle Co.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18054 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-298x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-1018x1024.png 1018w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-768x772.png 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-800x805.png 800w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM-597x600.png 597w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.29-PM.png 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/>Lunch\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that self-care made you hungry, huh? Don\u2019t fret. These lunch spots will get you through to your next activity on the list. Not to mention, they\u2019re delicious!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantbasedheat.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant Based Heat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/daguiltyvegan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Da Guilty Vegan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcenias.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcenia\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cozycornerbbq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cozy Corner BBQ<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrapzodymemphis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapzody Memphis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixon.org\/parkandcherry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park and Cherry<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat Yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we\u2019re keeping this Parks and Rec theme going, then in the wise words of Donna and Tom, \u201cTreat yourself!\u201d Shop for some goodies at these retail and online stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theafricanplace.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The African Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopsilknhoney.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silk N Honey Boutique<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mbabazistyles.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mbabazi House of Style<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/terracottanursery\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terra Cotta Nursery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kockecosmetics.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kocke Cosmetics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classy Curves Couture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18055 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM-300x280.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM-768x716.png 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM-800x746.png 800w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM-644x600.png 644w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-1.16.51-PM.png 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dinner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got a hankering for some classic Memphis dishes? Then dinner is served! You can\u2019t go wrong with any of these dives.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southernhandshomestylecooking.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Hands Homestyle Cooking<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahoganymemphistn.com\/#home\">Mahogany Restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evelynandolive.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evelyn and Olive<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourway901.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Four Way<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecheftam.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chef Tam\u2019s Underground Cafe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewingguru.com\/menu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wing Guru<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slimandhuskys.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slim and Husky\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interstatebarbecue.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interstate Barbecue<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Night Out<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The night isn\u2019t over yet! Explore Memphis with your besties while having fun and supporting local businesses. It\u2019s a win-win for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atopmemphis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Tour of Possibilities<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegenrememphis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Genre<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paularaifordsdisco.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paula Raiford\u2019s Disco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qbhomepaintandsip.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QB Home Paint and Sip Studio<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkatinkwell.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkwell Cocktail Bar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staxmuseum.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stax Museum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Palentine\u2019s\/Galentine\u2019s lands on a Monday this year, feel free to celebrate on any weekend or day off! Especially so you can get the full itinerary we provided. Which place will you be stopping at first?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIt\u2019s only the best day of the year!\u201d The holiday made famous by Leslie Knope, Galentine\u2019s Day, is coming up. But for more inclusivity, you can also call it Palentine\u2019s Day. And we\u2019re here to tell you all about how you can celebrate this fun holiday throughout Memphis, all while supporting Black-owned businesses. It is Black History Month, after all, and the 901 is full of diverse businesses! 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