Born from a neighborhood cookout, this longtime favorite pairs East Tennessee-style smoke with competition chops—think ribs, pulled pork, and Burnie Mac. Endorsed by Southern Living and even featured on national TV for its ‘cue. ([southernliving.com](https://www.southernliving.com/knoxville-tennessee-local-guide-7113533?utm_source=openai), [wbir.com](https://www.wbir.com/article/life/food/knoxville-bbq-restaurant-to-be-featured-on-food-paradise-a-national-tv-show/51-199bc036-c476-461f-8701-221716f6be9b?utm_source=openai), [deadendbbq.com](https://www.deadendbbq.com/about/?utm_source=openai))
Best BBQ in Knoxville (2025)
