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Who Runs Interstate Bar-B-Que Now? Food Paradise Update (Memphis, TN)

New owners verified

As of September 2026, Interstate Bar-B-Que operates under new ownership — confirmed via fox13memphis.com, August 6, 2026.

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What the source shows: Fox13 Memphis reported on 2026-08-06 that founder Jim Neely sold Interstate Bar-B-Que to Brothers Real Estate, LLC after more than 40 years, with the new owners continuing to use the Interstate Bar-B-Q name; Google Places listed the business as operational when checked 2026-09-08.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

"Barbecue Paradise" (S1E6) featured Interstate Bar-B-Que, spotlighting its dry-rub ribs and pulled-pork sandwiches at founder Jim Neely's original South Third Street restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. Neely opened the barbecue restaurant in a former grocery store after buying the South Third Street property in 1979, according to Fox13 Memphis. Fox13 Memphis reported on 2026-08-06 that Neely retired after more than 40 years running the business, citing age and family hardship, and sold the restaurant to Brothers Real Estate, LLC, which will keep operating it. Neely told Fox13 Memphis the new owners "will continue to use the Interstate Bar-B-Q name," and said of the recipes, "the food must remain the same." Google Places listed the restaurant as operational when checked 2026-09-08, with no indication of a change in address.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise
What was featured
Interstate Bar-B-Que's dry-rub ribs and Jim Neely's 40-year Memphis legacy
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Interstate Bar-B-Que

Frequently asked questions

Is Interstate Bar-B-Que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Interstate Bar-B-Que operates under new ownership — confirmed via fox13memphis.com, August 6, 2026.

What happened to Interstate Bar-B-Que after Food Paradise?

"Barbecue Paradise" (S1E6) featured Interstate Bar-B-Que, spotlighting its dry-rub ribs and pulled-pork sandwiches at founder Jim Neely's original South Third Street restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. As of September 2026, Interstate Bar-B-Que operates under new ownership — confirmed via fox13memphis.com, August 6, 2026.

What is Interstate Bar-B-Que called now?

As of September 2026, Interstate Bar-B-Que operates under new ownership — confirmed via fox13memphis.com, August 6, 2026.

Where is Interstate Bar-B-Que located?

2265 S Third St, Memphis, TN 38109. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Interstate Bar-B-Que?

Season 1, Episode 6 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise”.

Who owns Interstate Bar-B-Que now?

As of September 2026, Interstate Bar-B-Que operates under new ownership — confirmed via fox13memphis.com, August 6, 2026. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.

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Address
2265 S Third St, Memphis, TN 38109
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
interstatebarbecue.com

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