Andrew Thomas Lee via Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint on Instagram.
Peg Leg Porker on Instagram
From Edley's BBQ on Instagram
From Bringles Smoking Oasis on Instagram
From HoneyFire BBQ on Instagram
Central BBQ on Instagram
Nashville may be known for its country music, but there's some damn good BBQ here, too. Leave room for some finger-licking good 'cue and check out these spots around town:
Pitmaster Pat Martin serves up West Tennessee's whole hog barbecue at several locations around Tennessee. Meats that come out of Martin's kitchen are prepared and smoked for twenty hours, giving it its distinct, smokey flavor. Choose from a variety of sides and sip a sweet tea with your meal.
Located in the Gulch, Peg Leg Porker is a family-owned and operated business that specializes in pork and chicken, plus a variety of other barbecued meats. Pitmaster Carey Bringle, the peg-legged owner who lost his leg from cancer as a teenager, is at the helm of the no-frills spot. Don't miss the to-die-for mac-and-cheese and a glass of their signature whiskey.
Edley's has a little bit of everything for everyone, with a menu featuring a variety of meats, sides, and sauces. Start with the shareables and move on to meats cooked low and slow on the smoker. Top off your meal with a piece of pecan pie or a bushwhacker.
A second concept by Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker, Bringle's is an indoor/outdoor oasis that offers a rotating, unique menu. Open Thursday through Sunday, this Texas-style joint serves delicious barbecue with a great outdoor area filled with picnic tables, big screens, and lawn games.
Locally-owned and family-run, HoneyFire offers good food and Southern hospitality to Bellevue and beyond. Order your meal and take a seat in the modern dining room or wrap-around porch. Don't forget to finish it off with a peanut butter banana pudding or the featured dessert.
Get a taste of West Tennessee without ever leaving Nashville. Originally from Memphis, Central BBQ uses hickory and pecan woods along with their intricate dry rub to craft tender, delicious meat. The Hillsboro location features options like smoked wings, nachos, a slab of ribs, pulled pork plates, brisket plates, and more.