Fired up! Memphis celebrates love for hot wings with annual contest, festival

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If there’s one thing Memphis never runs short on, it’s confidence, especially when it comes to chicken wings.

Just ask anyone who wandered down Riverside Drive this weekend, where sizzling fryers, smoky grill and unapologetic wing pride took over for the 24th annual World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival.

And no, this wasn’t just talk…

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