Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar‑B‑Q is finally crossing into Mississippi, with its first restaurant in the state now rising at 8401 McGregor Crossing just off Highway 178 in Olive Branch. The Alabama‑born chain’s latest outpost will mark its Mississippi debut and become the second Jim ‘N Nick’s serving the greater Memphis market. Construction is underway, but company representatives have not announced an opening date yet. The new spot lands in a busy retail pocket already packed with national chains and local favorites.
As first reported by What Now Memphis, crews are working on a freestanding building at the McGregor Crossing address, and there is still no public timeline for opening. What Now Memphis reports that it has reached out to company leadership and plans to update readers once the chain confirms a date.
Where It Will Sit
Commercial real‑estate listings peg the parcel at 8401 McGregor Crossing and show the lot is owned by GMR Camp Creek II LLC with C‑4 commercial zoning. The site is tucked into the Bridges of Camp Creek retail node, which already hosts Guthrie’s and Huey’s and is part of a recent wave of new dining options in Olive Branch. DeSoto County News provides the parcel and neighborhood details.
A Memphis‑Area Barbecue Staple
Jim ‘N Nick’s started in Birmingham in 1985 and built its name on 12‑hour slow smoking, made‑from‑scratch sides, and the chain’s much‑loved cheese biscuits. The brand currently lists 61 locations across the Southeast, including a Cordova/Memphis restaurant that now covers the Memphis‑area market. Jim ‘N Nick’s and the Jim ‘N Nick’s locations page confirm the history and footprint.
What Locals Can Expect
For DeSoto County diners, the Olive Branch location will mean a shorter drive than heading to Cordova for the chain’s barbecue staples. Developers have been steadily adding sit‑down concepts around Camp Creek, and a Jim ‘N Nick’s lines up neatly with the mall‑area mix of national and regional eateries. As reported by What Now Memphis, the outlet has reached out to company leadership and will share updates once an opening date is set…