3 charged after series of car thefts, burglaries
3 arrested for stealing Porsche at gunpoint
Man killed in North Memphis shooting
Car owner's camera setup gives Memphis Police good look at suspect
Man arrested after allegedly robbing two mail carriers days apart at two different apartments
Four gunmen wanted after chasing someone outside of Memphis school guns drawn
Man wounded in shootout with robber at East Memphis store
Man killed in Parkway Village shooting
Workers shoot at each other inside Midtown McDonald's
Son of Memphis rapper Project Pat killed in shooting
Walmart bans Memphis woman from all stores nationwide
Alcenia's Soul Food burglarized Sunday morning; suspect caught at the bus stop
Burger Business owners fed up with vandalism in South Memphis
Suspects wanted in East Memphis attempted robbery, shooting
Man arrested after road rage leads to shooting on I-240
String of violent Walgreens robberies across Memphis
Children charged with carjacking grandmother at gunpoint
Chaos in Collierville after suspects accused of shoplifting lead officers on police chase
Crime is a factor in the challenges faced by restaurants in Memphis, Tennessee, but it’s not the only one:
Restaurant closures
In 2024, many Memphis restaurants have closed due to rising costs, crime, and market saturation. Some restaurants that have closed include Blind Bear, Chef Tam’s, Supper Club, 117 Prime, and Jerry Lee Lewis’s Cafe.
Restaurant owners’ perspectives
Some restaurant owners say crime is part of life, but it’s not the only factor contributing to restaurant closures. Others say that crime is eroding the economic and social fabric of the community.
Other challenges
Restaurant owners also face challenges such as inflation, labor costs, and the cost of borrowing money.