The story
Once the world's largest barbecue drive-in, with 20 carhops and Elvis sneaking in after closing time.
Everything that was here
- 1922–present
Leonard's Pit Barbecue (original South Memphis drive-in)Restaurant
Once the world's largest barbecue drive-in, with 20 carhops and Elvis sneaking in after closing time.
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Nearby history
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