Growing up, Sunday dinners were sacred—the kind of meal where the whole family gathered around the table, passed bowls of collard greens, and argued over who got the last piece of cornbread.
Tennessee has a way of bottling up that Sunday magic and serving it every single day of the week.
From Memphis to Nashville, these soul food spots dish out the kind of cooking that wraps you in warmth and sends you home with a full belly and an even fuller heart.
1. The Four Way – Memphis, TN
Generational recipes don’t just happen—they’re earned through decades of perfecting every spice blend and fry time. The Four Way has been slinging old-school Southern comfort since 1946, and honestly, walking through those doors feels like stepping into a time machine powered by hot grease and love…