Memphis’ beloved turkey leg joint, Red Bones, is undergoing a transformation and expansion.
Founded by local chef Cristopher “FreeSol” Anderson and Tony Westmoreland of Tandem Restaurant Partners, the popular eatery has rebranded as Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs. This new name honors FreeSol’s late uncle, Michael “Red Bone” Anderson.
Previously located at the Carolina Watershed property on East Carolina Ave, Uncle Red’s is expanding to a new, permanent site. The restaurant will now be housed in the former Salt | Soy space at 2583 Broad Ave.
Uncle Red’s is celebrated for its stuffed turkey legs, which stand apart from your typical theme park fare. Known for their “fall-off-the-bone” tenderness and “melt-in-your-mouth” flavor, these turkey legs are substantial enough to satisfy at least two people.
While Uncle Red’s was originally slated to debut by the end of 2023, it looks like Anderson and Westmoreland are now targeting a fall 2024 launch.
UPDATE: When this article was originally published, Uncle Red’s was set to open two permanent locations at 2583 Broad Ave and 786 Echles St. However, the plans have since changed.
The restaurant will now open only one permanent location at 2583 Broad Ave, while another Tandem Restaurant Partners concept will occupy the Echles St space. This article has been updated to reflect these changes, as well as a revised opening timeline.
