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Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave
Action News 5 TV (Memphis TN) ^
| Jan. 7, 2026
| Garner Montgomery
Posted on 01/08/2026 4:23:53 PM PST by Salman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Conflict between law enforcement and activists erupted outside an Orange Mound restaurant Sunday evening after a group of National Guard members was asked to leave the property.
The Memphis Police Department was at the scene Sunday night, along with dozens of Memphis Safe Task Force members, outside Da Sammich Spot on Park Avenue, which has a posted sign banning ICE agents.
Video shared by one of the activists protesting the National Guard’s presence showed National Guard troops standing by the sidewalk after being asked to leave the property before more reinforcements arrived, bringing dozens of National Guard and Memphis Safe Task Force members to the scene.
Tyler Foster with Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope said the restaurant owner has been outspoken against the Memphis Safe Task Force and argues the owner had every right to ask them to leave.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Tennessee
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Anybody here from Memphis who can give more background on this outfit (other than the obvious)?
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:23:53 PM PST
by
Salman
To: Salman
On the flip side, Leftists are demonstrating just who they are.
To: Salman
Looks like a low end business.

Doesn't look like they plan on being open long enough to want to pay for a real sign.
3
posted on
01/08/2026 4:32:44 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: Ronaldus Magnus III
The owner of The Sammich Shop on Park Ave. just ticked off a large percentage, probably half or more, of his potential customers.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:35:24 PM PST
by
CdMGuy
To: BenLurkin
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:36:01 PM PST
by
Skywise
To: BenLurkin
What is a Resource Hub? See the store’s sign.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:36:38 PM PST
by
CdMGuy
To: Salman
Da Sammich Spot? When the name alone tells me I never need to eat there...
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:38:01 PM PST
by
AnglePark
(My opinion is the most worthless thing I own.)
To: Salman
Wouldn’t eat there now you can’t trust the food
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:38:05 PM PST
by
butlerweave
(Fateh)
To: BenLurkin
Wider view. Looks even MORE appetizing. Not at all shady. Looks just like the place the NG would choose.
To: Skywise
Info about scamming money from benevolent organizations? Sounds like it. Looks like a front for a criminal organization or a fence for stolen goods.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:44:39 PM PST
by
Getready
(Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
To: CdMGuy
Yes, the half with money.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:44:47 PM PST
by
Fireone
(1. Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
To: Salman
Remain around the joint and see how many customers decide to go elsewhere. Again, daily until joint closes up in bankruptcy.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:45:51 PM PST
by
Mark
(DONATE ONCE every 3 months. Is that a big deal?)
To: BenLurkin
on being open long enough to want to pay for a real sign.
++++++++++++
Exactly. Look at the latter still standing while
taking the photo. Get photo and lets go.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:47:05 PM PST
by
deport
To: Salman
When I see National Guard at a restaurant …
… I pay for their dinner and leave before they know it.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:47:44 PM PST
by
Uncle Miltie
(islam v. communism: Which is worse for mankind? Discuss…)
To: Getready
“Looks like a front for a criminal organization or a fence for stolen goods.”
Meth lab in the back. Like the laundry in Breaking Bad.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:47:52 PM PST
by
MayflowerMadam
( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
To: Salman
No self respecting National Guard soldier would ever even consider eating at a sh!t trough like that, regardless.
To: ProtectOurFreedom
The whole thing smells like a setup.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:49:29 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: ProtectOurFreedom
A garden spot, I dare say.
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posted on
01/08/2026 4:49:51 PM PST
by
Uncle Miltie
(islam v. communism: Which is worse for mankind? Discuss…)
To: Salman
Same sign seen in a McDonalds thread earlier today.
To: ProtectOurFreedom
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