BBQ Restaurants in Tennessee

When Guy Fieri rolls into Tennessee with his cherry-red Camaro, he’s heading straight for some of the most legendary barbecue in America. Since 2008, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has featured 8 smokin’ hot BBQ joints across the Volunteer State, and every single one is still firing up their pits today. With an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars, these restaurants have earned their place in the Triple D hall of fame.

Memphis dominates the scene with 5 featured spots, cementing its reputation as a barbecue mecca. But the flavor doesn’t stop there—from Nashville’s Redheaded Stranger serving up creative twists on classic ‘cue, to the legendary Cozy Corner in Memphis where the Cornish game hens have achieved cult status, to Marlowe’s Ribs delivering fall-off-the-bone perfection, Tennessee’s BBQ game is unmatched. Whether you’re craving dry-rubbed Memphis-style ribs or tangy pulled pork, these Guy-approved destinations prove that Tennessee takes its barbecue seriously—and deliciously.