Thomas Boggs (July 16, 1944 – May 5, 2008) was an American musician, playing with the Box Tops, and restaurateur in Memphis, Tennessee.
[2] He played in local bands, including Tommy Burk and the Counts, and Flash and The Board of Directors, who opened for Paul Revere and the Raiders.
He was highly motivated and was viewed as a driving force behind the growth of TGI Friday's in their early years.
Once when entering his office at the restaurant several people were standing at attention in pledge formation with their hats on their heart.
He would also become a partner in several other Memphis area restaurants including the Half Shell, Tsunami, Folk's Folly and the Prime Cut Shoppe.