SmokeSlam’s back on the river, bigger and smokier
Carla DiLorenzo with the Al Frugoni barbecue team checks on her meat during the first day of Smokeslam at Tom Lee Park May 15, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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