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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Nashville Scene. Updated August 2026.
Shotgun Willie's BBQ · Madison
The Infatuation's No. 1. 'Texas-style barbecue here is so good, we're willing to travel outside the technical city limits.'
Edley's Bar-B-Que · 12 South
The Infatuation credits Edley's as the 'first barbecue joint to establish Nashville-style BBQ. Low-and-slow smoked meats coated in a pleasantly blistering dry rub.'
Jack's Bar-B-Que · Trinity Lane
Jack's Bar-B-Que has served Tennessee pulled pork, Texas brisket, ribs, and turkey for roughly 50 years. After selling its Lower Broadway spot in 2025, it continues at its Trinity Lane and Charlotte Avenue locations. The pit-smoked meats come with a choice of six regional sauces spanning Tennessee, Texas, and the Carolinas.