The Zebra Lounge

Longtime employee, Michael Vaughn, became owner of Chicago's Zebra Lounge in 2009. Vaughn made few alterations to the classic bar keeping it as true to the original look as possible. Often citing the mantra "You can't buy cool", Vaughn is determined to keep the “simple elegance” of the establishment intact. He decided to start looking at a second location in 2013 when a former employee implored him to check out the Memphis scene. After witnessing the local talent and uniqueness of Memphis, Vaughn agreed the city was the perfect spot for a second location. The Zebra Lounge Memphis location opened in October 2014 in Overton Square, a historic landmark that has been transformed into an arts and entertainment district.