City Consensus · Nashville
BBQ in Nashville
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Top Tier Editorial has a take on BBQ in Nashville below. The community ranking opens up once a few locals have weighed in.
Top 5 BBQ in Nashville
The Nashville barbecue picks — drawn from The Infatuation's 2025 Best BBQ in Nashville guide.
- #1
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.'”
- #2
Curry Boys BBQ
East Nashville
“The Infatuation: 'Texas BBQ spot with a penchant for Thai flavors' — the curry queso is legit.”
- #3
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.'”
- #4
Bringles Smoking Oasis
The Nations
“The Infatuation calls out Bringle's 'show-stealing smoked pastrami' and West Texas-style brisket.”
- #5
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
The Gulch
“The Infatuation on Peg Leg: 'Pulled pork is really a thing of beauty, especially if you order it as a sandwich.'”