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America is full of beloved restaurants that have been serving their communities for decades, and in some cases nearly as long as America has been a country. To take it even further, Tennessee has a rich history, both culturally and in terms of its culinary scene, so it's no surprise that there are plenty of historic establishments that have stood the test of time.
According to a list of the "oldest" restaurants around the country compiled by LoveFood, the "most historic restaurant" in all of Tennessee is The Arcade Restaurant in Memphis, which has been around for more than a century though it underwent some renovations in the '50s that still exist today. The Arcade is located at 540 S. Main Street.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this iconic Tennessee institution:
"The Arcade is Memphis' oldest café — when it first opened in 1919, the food was cooked on potbelly stoves. The restaurant's trademark retro diner décor was installed in the 1950s, and has attracted writers, artists, singers, and Hollywood filmmakers. Elvis Presley was a regular, which makes the spot's peanut butter, bacon, and banana sandwich even more appealing, and you can even reserve the dedicated Elvis booth."
See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more historic restaurants around the country.