For many Memphians, hearing “Taste of Memphis” might conjure images of barbecue smoke and funnel cakes. But while there will be food and fun, the City of Memphis’ upcoming Taste of Memphis isn’t about cuisine — it’s about community.
Set for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Tiger Lane at Liberty Park, the annual event is now in its 11th year. And according to Sherman Robinson, neighborhood redevelopment coordinator for the City’s Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD), it’s about giving residents a reason to reconnect, reimagine and celebrate their neighborhoods.
“My manager used to always say it’s a play on words,” Robinson said in an interview. “When we say Taste of Memphis, it’s about the neighborhoods and neighborhood associations in this great city.”…