Memphis, Tennessee: Billy Bass Adoption Center
Wall of novelty gift sensation singing fish trophies, donated to the restaurant by customers in exchange for a free basket of catfish. Chain makes the same "World's First" claim in their restaurants in AR and TX.
Flying Fish of Memphis
- Address:
- 105 South Second St., Memphis, TN
- Directions:
- Flying Fish of Memphis. South of Union Ave./US Hwy 70, along 2nd St., west side.
- Hours:
- M-Th 11 am - 10 pm, F-Sa 11 am - 11 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 901-522-8228
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There is another Billy Bass Adoption Center at the small Flying Fish restaurant chain. In Memphis, bring in your Billy Bass and get a free order of catfish and fame. The walls are covered with the popular toy from the 1990s, along with their customer's names and dates of adoption.
The restaurant also has a great animated flying fish neon sign and some giant lures.
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The "World's First Billy Bass Adoption Center" claim is a Flying Fish chain-wide boast. There are others in Little Rock, AR; Dallas, Addison, Ft. Worth and Garland, TX --- all will accept your donated singing fish trophies.