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Awards Keep Pouring In for This Memphis Tour Company

City Brew Tours Memphis Named the Nation's #1 Brewery Tour — and Top 1% of Tours

Worldwide

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2026) — City Brew Tours Memphis, a locally owned franchise of City Brew

Tours, has earned a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” award. This honor places its

Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour among the top 1% of over 400,000 listed experiences

worldwide.

Tripadvisor also named City Brew Tours Memphis the #4 Beer & Wine Tour in the United States out of

more than 1,500 nationwide tasting experiences—ranking the local tour ahead of iconic wine regions and

major brewing hubs. The three tours ranked above it are all wine tours, making the Memphis Signature

Guided Brewery Tour the top-ranked brewery tour in the country on Tripadvisor's list.

The annual Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards recognize top-rated travel experiences based on

authentic guest reviews collected over a 12-month period.

City Brew Tours Memphis opened in December 2023 and is owned and operated by Memphis native

Brian Thompson. City Brew Tours Memphis offers behind-the-scenes VIP access to local breweries. Each

guided excursion pairs craft beer samples with a colorful history of beer, fresh locally made pizza or

pretzels, and a steady supply of dad jokes.

“This is amazing and a total surprise,” said owner and guide Brian Thompson. “I love showing people

around Memphis and talking about our city's history, BBQ, music, and beer. To be recognized by

Tripadvisor’s global travel community—and ranked among the nation's top tours—feels incredible. Thank

you to every guest who made this possible. It's proof that passion and a few good dad jokes go a long

way.”

About City Brew Tours Memphis

City Brew Tours Memphis is a locally owned franchise of City Brew Tours, founded in Burlington,

Vermont, in 2008. Launched in 2023 by Brian Thompson, the Memphis location provides all-inclusive,

guided craft beer experiences featuring local tastings, food pairings, regional history, and lighthearted

humor.

Learn More:

City Brew Tours Memphis on Tripadvisor: View Listing

Tripadvisor's Best Wine & Beer Tours: View Award Page

City Brew Tours Memphis Website: www.citybrewtours.com/Memphis

Media Contact:

Brian Thompson

Owner, City Brew Tours Memphis

901-340-0612

brian.thompson@citybrewtours.com

Vote Collierville as the nation’s Top Holiday Town to bring an official Hallmark Christmas movie to our Square! 

Collierville has officially been named one of only 25 nationwide finalists in Hallmark’s search for the “Official Hallmark Christmas Towns,” putting the historic town in the running to be crowned Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026.

Notably, Collierville stands as the only town in the Mid-South region to earn a spot on the coveted Top 25 list.

The nationwide contest, hosted by the Hallmark Channel, celebrates communities that embody the heart, wonder, and joy of the holiday season. The community that earns the top title will receive national recognition and the opportunity to serve as the filming location for an upcoming Hallmark holiday movie.

While Collierville previously appeared as a picturesque backdrop in Hallmark’s Wedding at Graceland, this honor gives the town the opportunity to take center stage as the primary setting for a future holiday film.

"Anyone who has ever visited Collierville during the holidays knows that our town doesn’t just look like a holiday movie set, our community truly lives the spirit of the season," said Ashley Carver, Tourism Director for the Town of Collierville. "Being the only town in the Mid-South selected is an incredible honor, but we need everyone across the region to rally behind us. This is our chance to turn that festive magic into a starring role on screens nationwide."

How to Vote:

• Vote now through September 4, 2026

• HallmarkChannel.com/Merriest

• Anyone 18 and older can cast one vote per person, per calendar day.

Collierville is widely known for its signature holiday celebrations, including a quarter-million lights illuminating the historic Town Square, horse-drawn carriage rides, Dickens Carolers, and much more. The Town encourages residents, neighboring communities, and regional visitors to come together to make Collierville the merriest Christmas Town of all! 

Dear friends,

I’m honored to share that Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village has been named one of the Top 10 Buffet Restaurants in America by USA TODAY 10Best, marking our fourth consecutive year ranking in the nation’s Top 10, and our second year in a row holding the No. 4 spot nationally.

This recognition is a meaningful milestone for our business, and it’s a reflection of the fantastic team that makes up the Old Country Store in Casey Jones Village. Jackson, Tennessee continues to prove it belongs on the map alongside the nation’s most celebrated travel and dining destinations, and I’m grateful to be part of a hospitality and tourism community, across Tennessee and beyond, that helps make that possible.

I’d also be foolish not to mention how much of this success traces back to mentorship and friendship. Over the years, so many of you have helped my family by offering guidance, sharing hard won lessons, and simply showing up as friends, and that kind of generosity has shaped this business as much as any marketing plan or menu decision ever could. A milestone like this one belongs, in part, to the people who helped us: people like you. 

I want to take this opportunity to genuinely thank each of you for your continued support of our business, whether through policy work, advocacy, partnership, mentorship, or simply championing what we do at Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village. Sixty years in, that support means more than I can fully express, and it’s a privilege to keep building something worth visiting, and worth talking about, together.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Blessings, 

W. Brooks Shaw 

President, Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store & Casey Jones Village 

caseyjones.com

Feast on the Farm, Agricenter's annual education fundraiser is looking for donations for their silent and live auctions.  There are also opportunties for sponsorships available as well as the chance to volunteer.  

Individual tickets and table options are also available for anyone who would like to attend.

Get more information here.

For Release:

June 5th, 2026 9:30am

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fresh off the launch of their newest experience, MawMaw’s Secret, the Puzzol Creative

team is making new waves in the escape room world by opening a brand-new location in Bartlett! On Friday,

June 19th, they’re opening on 6759 Stage Road with two new rooms!

Memphis Escape Rooms celebrated 10 years in business last July, and with the new location, they aren’t

showing any signs of slowing down just yet. Over the last decade, they’ve brought dozens of escape rooms

to life, launched The Adventure Museum, and Game Nite Lounge. Co-Founder Mallory Lynch says that she is

excited to bring their escape rooms to the Bartlett area. “We’ve heard from so many of our loyal customers

about wanting us to be in this area, and the excitement and reception so far has been incredible!”

The new location in Bartlett will be their third location. They currently have two others, one in East

Memphis, and one on South Main downtown. This location will open with two brand new games, Camp

Wasaakee and Cairo Connection. “I can’t wait for people to play these new rooms.” Said Co-Founder Keith

Edwards. “Camp Wasaakee will entertain and delight players, keeping them laughing throughout their

experience similar to MawMaw’s Secret, and Cairo Connection is going to hit all the classic adventure notes

for people who like Shipwreck Cove and Magician’s Code.

Co-Founder Stephen Lynch said that the quick turn-around was challenging but exciting, and their passion

for the industry and bringing fun things to the city kept them pushing through. “We opened MawMaw’s

Secret and pretty much immediately broke ground on these new rooms.” Lynch said. “It’s been non-stop

building this year, but these games are so fun and rewarding, and we can’t wait for people to see what

we’ve been up to!”

The new location on Stage Road opens Friday June 19th, and tickets are on sale now at

memphisescaperooms.com

Fun article by unearththevoyage.com featuring our members from Memphis Botanic Gardens and Dixon Garden and Gallery!

https://unearththevoyage.com/12-enchanting-gardens-in-tennessee-that-feel-straight-out-of-a-fairytale/?mc_cid=8ae1fd7c91&mc_eid=5282f44f7e

Great article from Travel+Leisure magazine; shout outs to our members The Memphian Hotel and Graceland!

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-visit-in-tennessee-11944730

Introducing The King’s Table.

A one-night bourbon dinner inside the TCB Showroom featuring Old Forester pairings, a multi-course menu by Chef Mario, and live music throughout the night.

Apr 24 2026 | 08:00 PM

Tickets at https://buff.ly/DHKVUNJ

FIRE MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS

YARD SALE & AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM

FIRE MUSEUM BANQUET HALL, 118 ADAMS AVE.

THOUSANDS OF SURPLUS ITEMS TO BE SOLD OR AUCTIONED,

INCLUDING OLD TURNOUTS, NOZZLES, EXTINGUISHERS, TOYS,

TOOLS, APPLIANCES, FRAMED PICTURES, BELLS, FIRE HOSE,

T-SHIRTS, BALLCAPS, RED LIGHTS AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

SPECIAL PRE-SALE FOR RED DOOR MEMBERS ONLY

ON FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 17 TH FROM 5-7 PM

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ALL DAY

SATURDAY!

AUCTION ENDS AT 3PM, WINNERS NOTIFIED AT 4PM

ADMISSION IS FREE! Bill.Adelman@MemphisTN.gov