The 25 Best Restaurants In Nashville - Nashville - The Infatuation

"Shotgun Willie’s recently opened in Madison, and it’s our pick for the best barbecue in the Nashville area right now. Highlights include devastatingly tender American wagyu brisket, juicy Texas hill country sausage, and the frequently sold-out salt and pepper ribs—a masterful rendition of perfectly seasoned slabs. The flavor-packed sides, like the creamy dill potato salad, tangy baked beans, and crumbly jalapeño cornbread, are equally worthwhile. The casual, airy location is decorated with Lone Star state memorabilia that teeters on the edge of “way too much.” We’re talking Willie posters, Texas license plates, college pennants, and a coin-operated mechanical bull you can ride for a quarter. Eat inside at one of the tables or head out to the patio when it isn’t too cold or hotter than the devil’s backside on a Texas summer day." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, carlo mantuano, ann walczak