Table Talk: A meal fit for a ‘King’ with BBQ beans
The interior at Glenn’s Smokehouse in Searcy, Arkansas is adorned with tchotchkes, Christmas lights, vintage pieces and tons of musician memorabilia — much of it related to Elvis. (Sophia Surrett/The Daily Memphian)
Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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Elvis Week has entered the chat.
Celebrations, memorials and Elvis Presley-themed events began on Saturday, Aug. 8, and will run through Sunday, Aug. 16.
I recently celebrated the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant called Glenn’s Smokehouse in Searcy, Arkansas, where my family lives.
If you ever get a chance to go to Glenn’s, do so. The interior is adorned with tchotchkes, Christmas lights, vintage pieces and tons of musician memorabilia — much of it related to Elvis.
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