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On the east side in 1969, Overton Square's founders—James D. Robinson, Jr., Ben Woodson, Charles H. Hull, Jr., and Frank Doggrell, III—developed T.G.I Friday's, which became the first establishment in the city to sell alcohol by the drink. The restaurant became an overwhelming success and grew into more than 20 restaurants, shops, an ice skating rink, and seasonal celebrations. Memphians flocked to the area for entertainment in the heart of midtown. In 2012, revitalization brought this historic Memphis neighborhood back from the brink, and the new Overton Square Performing Arts District celebrates the community's success.
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Memphis, Tennessee · United States
