Old Whitten Tavern Evolves Into Family-Friendly Bartlett Restaurant
The Daily Memphian reports on Old Whitten Tavern, a restaurant located in Bartlett, a Memphis suburb, detailing its evolution from a 21-and-up smoking bar to a family-friendly establishment known for its welcoming atmosphere.
Memphis, TN, October 21, 2026 —
The Daily Memphian reports that Old Whitten Tavern, a restaurant in Bartlett, a Memphis suburb, has changed from a 21-and-up smoking bar into a family-friendly establishment known for its welcoming atmosphere.
The summary of the report describes a shift in the tavern’s identity and the kind of setting it is known for. It identifies the business’s earlier format as a smoking bar restricted to people aged 21 and older, and its current characterization as family-friendly. The account also highlights a welcoming atmosphere as part of the restaurant’s reputation.
The information provided does not say when the change took place or explain what prompted it. It does not identify the restaurant’s owners or staff, describe specific changes to its operations, or provide details about its menu, customers or business performance. No direct statements from the restaurant or its visitors were included in the summary.
As presented, the report’s central focus is the establishment’s evolution: Old Whitten Tavern is described as moving from an adults-only smoking-bar format to a restaurant characterized as welcoming to families. The available details establish that broad change, but do not provide a timeline or further specifics about how the restaurant’s atmosphere or policies changed.
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