Memphis Restaurant Faces Criticism, Praise After Turning Away National Guard
Miles Tamboli said the restaurant stood by the refusal after backlash and support followed, citing 25-year-low crime data and recent task force shootings.
- On Saturday, Miles Tamboli, owner of Tamboli's Pizza & Pasta, refused to serve four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, later releasing a statement defending the decision.
- Tamboli, who supports the 'Free the 901' group, argued soldiers trained for combat are ill-suited for police work and referenced the Declaration of Independence, stating "a free country does not let the military police its own citizens."
- The owner cited the recent death of 20-year-old Memphian Tyrin Johnson, killed by National Guard troops this month during a foot chase, and pointed to Memphis Police Department data showing crime reached a 25-year low in 2025.
- Following the incident, Tamboli reported receiving messages filled with "hatred and vitriol," while Memphis District Attorney Steve Mulroy publicly backed the business, commenting "Great place!" on an Instagram post.
- Tensions surrounding the Memphis Safe Task Force remain high, as Mulroy previously filed a lawsuit in May to block two laws placing oversight on his office for cases involving task force arrests.
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A Memphis pizza owner has refused to serve members of the National Guard. “On Saturday night we declined to serve four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, and I stand behind that decision completely,” Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza owner Miles Tamboli told Action News 5. “I love this country and I love this city, and that is exactly why I made this call. I want Memphis to be safe. Every business owner does. And the honest truth is that Me…
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Source link A Memphis restaurant is facing intense backlash after its owner openly admitted that he refused to serve four uniformed members of the Tennessee National Guard and says he has absolutely no regrets. According to local reports, four members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, who were simply trying to get a meal while
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