Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. Verified grocery options on this page include Kroger, The Fresh Market, and Whole Foods Market. For restaurants, use the local 2026 guides linked below and confirm directly with the restaurant. Last checked November 2026. Call the store or restaurant to confirm hours, stock, and deadlines before you go.
In Memphis, Tennessee, Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Use the official pages for Kroger, The Fresh Market, and Whole Foods Market to buy a turkey or ask about a prepared meal, and check Foodgressing’s Memphis 2026 guide for restaurants that local reporting says may be serving dinner.
Grocery stores in Memphis
| Store | Official page |
|---|---|
| Kroger | Official page |
| The Fresh Market | Official page |
| Whole Foods Market | Official page |
Kroger in Memphis
Kroger is the main supermarket banner in town and sells fresh and frozen turkeys. Kroger and Home Chef has promoted ready-to-heat holiday sides and “Feast for a Few” kits for 2026, and select stores also take Home Chef holiday bundles (order by November 26, subject to availability).
The Fresh Market in Memphis
The Fresh Market sells turkeys at its local store. The Fresh Market holiday meals offers official holiday meals; the company’s holiday page lists a pickup window of November 23 through 26.
Whole Foods Market in Memphis
Whole Foods Market sells turkeys at area stores. Whole Foods Market catering offers catering meals you reserve online and pick up cold; official catering terms require at least 48 hours’ notice.
Prepared Thanksgiving meals in Memphis
This is not a single nationwide full-catering program, so check your store. Call ahead to confirm Thursday hours and whether your order will be ready. Call ahead to confirm the local cutoff.
Restaurants in Memphis on Thanksgiving
Memphis restaurant plans for 2026 are still being posted, so treat early lists as a starting point and call ahead. Foodgressing’s Memphis 2026 guide (posted October 30, 2026) lists Texas de Brazil, Fleming’s Steakhouse, and Complicated Pilgrim as restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner. Book early, then call ahead to confirm hours and the holiday menu. This page does not list prices.
Holiday hours and food safety
Walmart has announced that its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026. Costco has said U.S. warehouses will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, “in observance of Thanksgiving.” If you usually shop one of those stores, buy the turkey earlier in the week. See what stores are open on Thanksgiving. Shop early enough to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator. See how long to thaw a turkey and how much turkey per person. Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Sources
- Kroger
- Kroger and Home Chef
- The Fresh Market
- The Fresh Market holiday meals
- Whole Foods Market
- Whole Foods Market catering
- Foodgressing’s Memphis 2026 guide
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a Thanksgiving turkey in Memphis?
Start with Kroger, The Fresh Market, and Whole Foods Market in Memphis, Tennessee. Use the official pages in this guide to pick a neighborhood store, ask the meat counter about a fresh bird, and buy a frozen turkey early enough to thaw it safely. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Can I order a whole prepared Thanksgiving meal in Memphis?
Often yes, through a grocery holiday-meal or catering desk, or a restaurant offering to-go. 2026 deadlines and menus vary by location. Call the store or restaurant and do not wait until Wednesday night.
What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Memphis?
Some restaurants and hotel dining rooms in and around Memphis may serve Thanksgiving dinner, but hours are not guaranteed until you confirm. Call ahead before you travel.
When should I order or shop?
Order a prepared meal several days ahead. Thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator, about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Do not leave warehouse-club or closed-store shopping until Thursday.
Related guides
Browse other city guides in Where to Buy Thanksgiving Dinner Near You. Smaller nearby cities are collected in the hub for the Southeast. For cooking and shopping help, see how much turkey per person, fresh vs. frozen turkey, how long to thaw a turkey, where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner, what stores are open on Thanksgiving, what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving, and how to host Thanksgiving.
Helpful kitchen tools
- TempPro TP19H 1-Second Digital Meat Thermometer — Use an instant-read thermometer so leftover turkey and reheated sides reach a safe serving temperature.
- Everyday White 16-Inch Porcelain Turkey Platter — A plain white platter is useful if you are transferring a store-bought bird or carving at the table.
- Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack — Pack leftover turkey and sides without a stack of disposable bags.
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