After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
The Blue Monkey in Midtown will close Friday, June 19, 2026. (Courtesy The Blue Monkey)
After almost three decades, The Blue Monkey’s Midtown location will have its last day on Friday, June 19.
The Blue Monkey, founded in 1999, announced on Sunday, June 7, that the original location at 2012 Madison Ave. would close in the next couple of weeks.
The Downtown location at 513 S. Front St. will remain open.
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Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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