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Swanky writes:

How long has Lema's Soul Food been around out East?

It isn't just about community support, it is about one generation taking over from another. Regas is in fact closing because no one in that family wanted to take the reins, and selling it to another person was not something they wanted to do.

I have been to Memphis and tried their barbeque champions. I'll take Dixson's any day myself.

VIOLENT CRIME PER POPULATION*
* Memphis: 1 offense for every 55 people
* Nashville: 1 offense for every 88 people
* Knoxville: 1 offense for every 95 people
* Chattanooga: 1 offense for every 96 people

* Includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault

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