On October 27, 2009, Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") issued a press release announcing that on November 13, 2009 it will pay a quarterly distribution of $0.75 per unit to its common and subordinated unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 6, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as an exhibit to this Current Report.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 7.01 and in the attached exhibit shall be deemed to be "furnished" and not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached exhibit is deemed to be "furnished" and not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act.

                EXHIBIT
                NUMBER        DESCRIPTION
                 99.1     -   Press release dated October 27, 2009.