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Lakeland couple is breathing new life into cigar lounge

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: May 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Local entrepreneurs Josh and Keytonia Arnold are bringing a Lakeland cigar shop back with a new name and a new look.

Their new Blue Flame Cigar Lounge & Bar is celebrating its official grand opening this Friday and Saturday, in a space at 8968 U.S. 64. The spot was formerly known as the Burning Desire Cigar Emporium.

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Subscriber Only Blue Flame Cigar Lounge Josh Arnold Keytonia Arnold Lakeland The Lake District Rob Hunter

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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