{"id":2363272,"date":"2026-04-07T22:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T22:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2363272"},"modified":"2026-04-07T22:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T22:35:18","slug":"march-restaurant-inspections-and-free-music-coming-to-memphis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/march-restaurant-inspections-and-free-music-coming-to-memphis\/","title":{"rendered":"March Restaurant Inspections and Free Music Coming to Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Memphis%2C+TN&amp;city=Memphis&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=March+Restaurant+Inspections+and+Free+Music+Coming+to+Memphis&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ftn%2Fmemphis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fmarch-restaurant-inspections-and-free-music-coming-to-memphis%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got story updates?<\/span> Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"news-image-wrapper\"><span class=\"news-image-caption\">A pop art-inspired illustration captures the energy and variety of Memphis&#8217; food service industry, from high-scoring restaurants to community events.<\/span><span class=\"news-image-attribution\"><b>Memphis<\/b> Today<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The latest March restaurant inspection results are in for the Memphis area, with a mix of high-scoring and low-scoring establishments. Additionally, a series of free outdoor music events are being planned throughout the city this summer to bring the community together.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Restaurant inspections are crucial for ensuring food safety and public health, while community events like free concerts can help boost local morale and bring residents together. Both of these topics are of keen interest to Memphians.<\/p>\n<h2>The details<\/h2>\n<p>The March restaurant inspection results showed a range of scores, with several establishments receiving perfect 100s while others had more concerning issues like improper food storage and lack of proper handwashing procedures. Meanwhile, the city is gearing up to host a series of free outdoor music events in parks and public spaces starting in June, featuring a variety of local and regional acts across multiple genres.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The March restaurant inspection results were released on April 1, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The free outdoor music events are scheduled to begin in June 2026 and run through the summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"news-callout-box\">\n<h2>The players<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Shelby County Health Department<\/h3>\n<p>The local government agency responsible for conducting restaurant inspections and enforcing food safety regulations in the Memphis area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Memphis Music Commission<\/h3>\n<p>The city&#8217;s official organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the local music scene, including organizing community events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Memphis%2C+TN&amp;city=Memphis&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=March+Restaurant+Inspections+and+Free+Music+Coming+to+Memphis&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ftn%2Fmemphis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fmarch-restaurant-inspections-and-free-music-coming-to-memphis%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got photos?<\/span> Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/span><\/a>      <\/div>\n<h2>What they\u2019re saying<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-quotes\">\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe&#8217;re excited to bring the community together through free, family-friendly music events this summer. It&#8217;s a great way to showcase our local talent and get people out enjoying public spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Tamika Gunn, Director, Memphis Music Commission<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cRestaurant inspections are a critical part of ensuring food safety and public health. We&#8217;ll continue working closely with establishments to address any issues and help them improve their scores.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Dr. Michelle Hines, Director, Shelby County Health Department<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n<p>The Shelby County Health Department will conduct follow-up inspections for any restaurants that scored below 90 to ensure they address the identified issues. The Memphis Music Commission is finalizing the lineup and schedule for the summer concert series, which will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-highlight-box\">\n<h2>The takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>This news highlights the importance of both food safety regulations and community-building events in Memphis. While restaurant inspections help protect public health, the upcoming free music events aim to bring residents together and showcase the city&#8217;s vibrant local music scene.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>\n      window.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n        FB.init({\n          appId: '179692745920433',\n          cookie: true,\n          xfbml: true,\n          version: 'v17.0'\n        });\n        FB.AppEvents.logPageView();\n      };\n      (function(d, s, id){\n        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n        if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n        js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n        js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n      }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source nationaltoday.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got story updates? 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