On Wednesday, July 4th, WKNO celebrates Independence Day with an All-American line-up that is sure to get you in the spirit for some classic Fourth of July food.
Sparks will fly from 10 AM until 4 PM during
the WKNO Fourth of July Food Marathon!
10 AM Breakfast Special
Learn new ways to start the day! Breakfast Special is a celebration of going out for a morning meal in America.
11 AM Sandwiches That You Will Like
A saucy PBS television special by Rick Sebak toasting the crusty glory of American sandwiches.
12 PM A Hot Dog Program
Enjoy an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular food
1 PM Ketchup: King of Condiments
This light-hearted history of ketchup delves into little-known facts about the condiment’s origins, development and interesting uses.
Local Color
1:30 PM Local Color: Best Burgers
Mamie Shannon and her guests on WKNO’s weekly series Local Color find out which restaurants viewers recommended for the Best Burgers in the Mid-South.
2 PM Local Color: Fried Chicken
The Local Color panelists talk about fried chicken in and around Memphis, visiting and discussing restaurants with great local stories and great food.
2:30 PM Local Color: Hot Wings
The Local Color panelists talk about their favorite places to get hot wings in the Mid-South and the Southern Hot Wings Contest and Festival.
3 PM An Ice Cream Show
A delicious trip across the United States to learn about ice cream.
Also, don’t miss the annual presentation of A Capital Fourth airing at 7 PM with an encore presentation at 8:30 PM.