Dine In
Grab a seat in our family-friendly dining room or out on the patio.
Plates from $13.99
Slow-smoked Tennessee barbecue, made fresh daily.
Hickory-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and homemade sides. Dine in, carry out, or book us to cater.
- Dine in & carry out
- Catering available
- Family owned
14 hrssmoked low & slow
Hickorywood only
Dailyhomemade sides
500guest catering
Plan your next meal or event
Reserve a table or price out catering online, any time. No account or login needed.
Eat with us, take it home, or let us cater
Smoked over hickory for up to 14 hours, with sides made from scratch every morning.
Carry Out
Call ahead and your order will be hot and ready when you walk in.
Call to order
Catering
Weddings, parties, and office lunches from 20 to 500 guests.
From $14/person
Food Truck
Find our truck at events around town every weekend, or book it for yours.
See schedule
Family Packs
Feed 4 to 6 people with meat, sides, and rolls.
From $49
Gift Cards
The perfect gift for barbecue lovers.
Any amount
How it works
Simple, fast, and no pressure.
Reserve or call ahead
Book a table online, or call ahead and your order will be hot and ready.
Plan your catering
Use our quote tool to see a price, then book a free planning call.
Come hungry
Grab a seat inside or on the patio. We'll take it from there.
From the Pit
Fresh off the smoker, every single day.
Meet Darnell
Grandpa's recipes. Hickory smoke. Fourteen hours of patience.
I'm Darnell Wright. I learned to smoke barbecue from my grandfather in his backyard, standing next to a homemade pit made from an old oil drum. He taught me that good barbecue can't be rushed.
Our storyWhat customers say
Google Reviews
4.7★★★★★Based on 389 reviews
Greg M.1 week ago
Best brisket I've had outside of Texas. The banana pudding is unreal.
Hannah & Luke2 weeks ago
They catered our wedding for 200 and everyone raved. The quote tool was right on the money.
The Watson family3 weeks ago
Friendly staff, huge portions, fair prices. We come every Friday.
Tips from our blog
2 new posts every month, ready to share on Facebook and other social media.
October 4, 2026
How Much BBQ Per Person? A Simple Guide for Parties
Planning a party and not sure how much meat to order? Here's an easy rule of thumb from our pitmaster.
Read more →
September 20, 2026
Brisket vs. Pulled Pork: Which Should You Order?
Both are smoked low and slow, but they're very different. Here's how to pick, from the guy who tends the pit.
Read more →
September 6, 2026
Planning a BBQ Wedding Reception: 6 Tips From Our Caterers
Barbecue is a fun, affordable choice for a wedding. These 6 tips help your reception go smoothly.
Read more →Find us on Google Maps and Bing
1840 Hickory Ridge Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323. Look for the smoke out back. Free parking and a covered patio out front.
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Directions & areas we serve
Getting found is part of the Pro plan. When you buy Pro, we set up your free Google and Bing business listings and keep them up to date, so nearby customers see your business on the map, with your hours, photos, and reviews.
How getting found on Google worksHow getting found on Bing works
Ready when you are.
Call, text, or reserve a table online. We usually reply the same day.
Example website
Want a website like this for your restaurants & food trucks business?
Everything on this site works. Click around, try the forms, and picture your business here.
- 11 pages, built for phones, tablets, and computers
- Reservations form (no login for you or your customers)
- Catering Quote tool with instant prices
- Google reviews page and a blog with share buttons
- Map, directions, and Google and Bing listings
- Searchable FAQ and a monthly visitor report
Only you see this
Each month you get a simple visitor report by email: how many people visited, tapped call or text, reserved a table or asked about catering, and found you on Google or Bing.
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