Graceland to Nashville

h2opoolproducts · 02-18-2019, 01:10 PM

Hey guys...We are taking a road trip from Graceland to Nashville this weekend and were hoping to get some suggestions for great bbq along the way. It is a quick trip so wanted to make sure I don't waste my time with sub-par bbq.

Thanks for the help.

cowboyupbbq · 02-18-2019, 01:17 PM

The Southern Steak & Oyster has the best pork chop I’ve ever eaten.

h2opoolproducts · 02-20-2019, 12:05 AM

Thanks! We will be on the road around lunch so I am looking for more of an old school BBQ joint. I will remember that place in case I am ever there for dinner. I found Rendezvous BBQ online, which looked pretty cool.

highergr0und · 02-20-2019, 07:13 AM

Rendezvous is the famous place in Memphis. I don't know much about that side of the state. No fantastic BBQ places that I've found so far in Nashville. Martin's is pretty decent but not top notch. If you come here, get real deal Hot Chicken.

mstewart39 · 02-20-2019, 10:15 AM

Gus's Famous Fried Chicken near Memphis is better than any BBQ I've found in the area. It's silly how good their chicken is.

1MoreFord · 02-20-2019, 10:36 AM

Avoid the Rendezvous. It's a tourist trap with grilled ribs rather than real BBQ.

h2opoolproducts · 02-20-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MoreFord

Avoid the Rendezvous. It's a tourist trap with grilled ribs rather than real BBQ.

That is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

JonathanG · 02-20-2019, 04:27 PM

The Outpost near Pickwick Dam is about halfway between Memphis and Nashville. It’s a nice little local place with decent food. Moe’s in Franklin Tn has great slaw decent pulled pork and great smoked wings.

frognot · 02-21-2019, 08:42 AM

I like the Commissary in Germantown (east side of Memphis) and Martin's in Nashville for BBQ. Have not had Gus's in Memphis but really like Hattie B's in Nashville for hot chicken. If you find yourself in Franklin (south of Nashville) go to Puckett's Boat House for good food and music.

https://www.commissarybbq.com/

https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/

https://hattieb.com/

http://puckettsboathouse.com/

gtr · 02-21-2019, 10:05 AM

I haven't been to this spot yet, but this is where I'd go:

https://www.southernfoodways.org/film/whole-hog/

Old school whole hog. I think it's a little off the path, but it may be worth it.

I'll second Gus' - love that place! They've opened a couple locations out here which has been bad for my belt line.

I've eaten at Martin's in Nashville and enjoyed it, and I've heard good things about Peg Leg Porkers.

There's also Puckett's in Nashville & Franklin. I've been to the one in Franklin. Not a BBQ spot, but a restaurant that has good BBQ on offer. Great place all around.

Czarbecue · 02-21-2019, 11:50 AM

Peg Leg Porkers is definitely worth the trip. I still have the souvenir cups from my trip in 2016.

markdtn · 02-22-2019, 10:17 AM

Judge Beans in Nashville was good but since nobody mentioned it, may not be anymore. Looks like the Brentwood location is still open.

02-18-2019, 01:10 PM	#1
h2opoolproducts Found some matches. Join Date: 02-04-10 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Name/Nickname : Josh	Graceland to Nashville Hey guys...We are taking a road trip from Graceland to Nashville this weekend and were hoping to get some suggestions for great bbq along the way. It is a quick trip so wanted to make sure I don't waste my time with sub-par bbq. Thanks for the help.

02-18-2019, 01:17 PM	#2
cowboyupbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-16-05 Location: Elgin Oklahoma Name/Nickname : Eric	The Southern Steak & Oyster has the best pork chop I’ve ever eaten. __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Akorn Kamado, Cinder Block Hog Cooker, Couple of Drums

02-20-2019, 07:13 AM	#4
highergr0und Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-22-09 Location: Franklin, TN	Rendezvous is the famous place in Memphis. I don't know much about that side of the state. No fantastic BBQ places that I've found so far in Nashville. Martin's is pretty decent but not top notch. If you come here, get real deal Hot Chicken. __________________ Traeger Silverton, PBC, Blackstone 36" and a Broil King Baron... Life is good

02-20-2019, 10:15 AM	#5
mstewart39 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-16-17 Location: York, PA	Gus's Famous Fried Chicken near Memphis is better than any BBQ I've found in the area. It's silly how good their chicken is. __________________ Kamado Joe Big Joe, 14" WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Akorn Kamado, and now a OKJ Bandera!!

02-20-2019, 10:36 AM	#6
1MoreFord Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: Central Arkansas Name/Nickname : Joe	Avoid the Rendezvous. It's a tourist trap with grilled ribs rather than real BBQ. __________________ Joe Falcon MK V gaseous grill w/Grill Grates, OK Joe Longhorn w/ vertical - now gone, Char Griller Akorn, Camp Chef PG24SG, Weber 22" OTG w/SNS components

02-20-2019, 12:05 AM	#3
h2opoolproducts Found some matches. Join Date: 02-04-10 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Name/Nickname : Josh	Thanks! We will be on the road around lunch so I am looking for more of an old school BBQ joint. I will remember that place in case I am ever there for dinner. I found Rendezvous BBQ online, which looked pretty cool.

02-20-2019, 04:27 PM	#8
JonathanG Found some matches. Join Date: 02-07-19 Location: Smyrna Delaware Name/Nickname : Jon	The Outpost near Pickwick Dam is about halfway between Memphis and Nashville. It’s a nice little local place with decent food. Moe’s in Franklin Tn has great slaw decent pulled pork and great smoked wings.

02-21-2019, 08:42 AM	#9
frognot somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-22-04 Location: Allen, Texas Name/Nickname : Charles	I like the Commissary in Germantown (east side of Memphis) and Martin's in Nashville for BBQ. Have not had Gus's in Memphis but really like Hattie B's in Nashville for hot chicken. If you find yourself in Franklin (south of Nashville) go to Puckett's Boat House for good food and music. https://www.commissarybbq.com/ https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/ https://hattieb.com/ http://puckettsboathouse.com/ __________________ The Texas BBQ Brethren 2024 Spring Bash Planning Thread (link) Large Big Green Egg "If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it." deguerre "Bludawg looks just like I thought he would. Frognot looks like Tuffy Stone's dad!" aawa " . . . which includes frognot, who is a SoCal Pharker by now" gtr

02-21-2019, 10:05 AM	#10
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I haven't been to this spot yet, but this is where I'd go: https://www.southernfoodways.org/film/whole-hog/ Old school whole hog. I think it's a little off the path, but it may be worth it. I'll second Gus' - love that place! They've opened a couple locations out here which has been bad for my belt line. I've eaten at Martin's in Nashville and enjoyed it, and I've heard good things about Peg Leg Porkers. There's also Puckett's in Nashville & Franklin. I've been to the one in Franklin. Not a BBQ spot, but a restaurant that has good BBQ on offer. Great place all around. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

02-21-2019, 11:50 AM	#11
Czarbecue Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-17 Location: Monroe, GA Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong	Peg Leg Porkers is definitely worth the trip. I still have the souvenir cups from my trip in 2016. __________________ Boathouse Smokers Big Black Cabinet

02-22-2019, 10:17 AM	#12
markdtn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Chattanooga, TN	Judge Beans in Nashville was good but since nobody mentioned it, may not be anymore. Looks like the Brentwood location is still open.