The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Tennessee — 2026
We compared all 958 BBQ joints in Tennessee on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · Dickey's Barbecue PitClarksville
#2 · Famous Dave's Bar-B-QueSmyrna RibsBBQ sandwiches
#3 · Calhoun'sPigeon Forge
#4 · Bad BobsNewbern
#5 · BBQ Caboose CafeLynchburg
#6 · Project BBQJohnson City BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chicken
#7 · Corky's Ribs & BBQBrentwood BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches
#8 · Single Tree BBQMurfreesboro
#9 · Central BBQMemphis BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chicken
#10 · Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-QueNashville
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.