Tennessee is home to one of the greatest barbeque traditions in the nation. Discover the meat of that tradition in Lenoir City, Tennessee, at one of these exceptional barbeque spots. Whether you prefer wet or dry barbeque, you’re sure to find something to love in this city.
Calhoun’s
For some of the best barbeque in the city head over to 2550 City Park Drive. At Calhoun’s, you’ll find a fantastic combination of menu items, like naked, wet, smoked, and boneless wings, bacon-wrapped beef briskets, white chicken chili, pulled pork nachos, and hickory-smoked barbeque pork. Patrons adore their char-grilled shrimp, grilled lemon chicken, and filet mignon. Wash down your mean with freshly squeezed lemonade, orange juice, or grapefruit juice. Finish off your meal with their famous macadamia nut banana pudding, Louise’s triple fudge cake, or the cheesecake of the day.
Buddy’s BBQ
For a friendly barbeque place with excellent fare head over to 5806 Kingston Pike in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee. The half-hour drive is more than worth it when you consider their barbequed ham, beef brisket, pork, turkey, and chicken.
If you have a family to feed, go for Buddy’s family pack, a combination of any three barbequed meats at a total weight of 20 ounces, baked beans, green beans, slaw, potato salad, BBQ sauce, five buns, and five cookies. The pack typically feeds five, but their double family pack feeds ten. Barbequed meats can be ordered by the pound as can sides in bulk, so head to Buddy’s if you’re thinking of feeding everyone at a corporate meeting or personal event.
Taste-O-Texas
Drive down to 1562 Highway 72 North Suite A in Loudon, Tennessee, for a taste of Central Texas that you’ll never forget. This family-owned and operated barbeque joint offers some genuinely excellent fare. Their barbeque platters include beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, and more. Customers love their Texas Two-Step sandwich, a combination of brisket, sausage, slaw, and spicy jalapenos.
Little Texans can get their hands on brisket or pulled pork sandwiches, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and more. Their bulk menu specials change daily, so keep an eye on their website for details. If you love their sauce, feel free to take it home by the pint or the quart.
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
For spectacular barbeque in the restaurant or delivered directly to your door, go with Dickey’s at 11483 Parkside Drive Suite 202 in Knoxville. If you have kids 12 and under, this is the barbeque destination for you, because every Sunday they eat for free. Their menu is straight-forward. One, Two, and Three meat plates are available, as are pork and kielbasa, poultry, and pork rib plates.
Dickey’s offers full-service catering for a minimum of 100 people and a delivery buffet for at least ten people. If you’re in a hurry, grab one of their box lunches. Their regular box includes a classic barbeque sandwich, chips, and a chocolate chunk cookie, while their deluxe box includes all of these plus any side item.
Sate your craving for barbeque at one or all of these notable locations. They’re more than worth the effort.
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