Black-Owned Businesses in Tennessee
Memphis and Nashville carry deep Black food, music and business traditions. Find Black-owned soul food and barbecue, hot chicken, coffee, bakeries, galleries, theatres and bookstores across Tennessee.
Kindred Block lists 16 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Tennessee, including 6 restaurants, 4 shopping, 3 arts & culture and 2 food & drink. A few to start with: Alcenia’s, Biscuits and Jams and Cozy Corner.
16 listings · Updated October 2026
Cities in Tennessee
Restaurants
Soul Food & SouthernAlcenia’sDowntown soul food cafe on North Main known for sweet potato cobbler317 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Breakfast & BrunchBiscuits and JamsSouthern breakfast and brunch in Bartlett and Downtown Memphis5806 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134
Soul Food & SouthernCozy CornerFamily barbecue joint on North Parkway smoking ribs since 1977735 N Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105
Soul Food & SouthernPrince’s Hot ChickenThe family behind Nashville's original hot chicken, served since 19455814 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
American & Comfort FoodSlim & Husky’s Pizza BeeriaHip-hop themed pizza shop started by three TSU friends911 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208
Soul Food & SouthernThe Four WaySoul food landmark in Soulsville serving Memphis since 1946998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126Shopping
BookstoresAlkebu-Lan ImagesBlack-owned bookstore and cultural shop on Jefferson Street since 19862721 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
BookstoresDeMoir Books & ThingsMemphis bookstore centering Black authors, queer stories and banned booksMemphis, TN
Clothing & BoutiquesMbabazi House of StyleFair trade African print fashion and decor on Broad Avenue2553 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
Home & GiftsPhillip Ashley ChocolatesDesigner chocolatier with a Midtown shop on Madison Avenue1200 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Arts & Culture
Classes & Studios · Black-ledHattiloo TheatreBlack repertory theatre in Overton Square, founded in 200637 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
Galleries · Black-ledJefferson Street Sound MuseumMuseum of North Nashville's Jefferson Street jazz, blues and R&B era2004 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
GalleriesUrevbu ContemporaryLong-running South Main gallery of contemporary art410 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103Food & Drink
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Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Tennessee?
Kindred Block lists 6 Black-owned restaurants in Tennessee, including Alcenia’s, Biscuits and Jams, Cozy Corner, Prince’s Hot Chicken and Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in Tennessee?
Try Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Tennessee?
Yes. Look at Cxffeeblack and The Cupcake Collection.
How many Black-owned businesses are in Tennessee?
Kindred Block currently lists 16 in Tennessee, and the list grows every week. Know one we are missing? You can add it for free.
Know a Black-owned business we are missing?
Listings on Kindred Block are free. Owners can claim and update their page any time.
