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Nashville BBQ

Whole hog Downtown, dry-rubbed ribs in the Gulch, brisket in Madison. Start with what you want to eat, then find the location that fits your day. These eight stops have distinct menus, with links to check what’s available before you leave.

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Whole hog, ribs, brisket and several ways to take the meal home. Compare the specific operator claim, then check the current menu before setting a time.

Downtown · 410 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Known for: Whole-hog barbecue at the Downtown location.
Choose your order: Choose whole hog or sliced brisket from the operator menu.
Practical tradeoff: The beer garden at the back offers a group format if you want to stay for the meal.

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The Gulch · 903 Gleaves St, Nashville, TN 37203

Peg Leg Porker

Known for: Dry-rubbed ribs in the Gulch.
Choose your order: Choose a half rack or a pulled-pork platter.
Practical tradeoff: The operator links pickup ordering if you would rather take the meal away.

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Madison · 1500 Gallatin Pike South, Suite 104, Madison, TN 37115

Shotgun Willie’s BBQ

Known for: USDA Prime brisket in Madison.
Choose your order: Compare brisket with Tennessee-style pulled pork.
Practical tradeoff: The operator warns service can end when sold out; check before the drive.

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West Nashville · 1601 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que

Known for: Charlotte Avenue barbecue with drive-through service.
Choose your order: Choose dine-in on the covered patio or drive-through.
Practical tradeoff: Curbside pickup is linked as another service route.

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South Nashville · 1013 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210

Tex's World Famous Bar-B-Q

Known for: Texas-style barbecue on Foster Avenue.
Choose your order: Choose a beef-brisket plate for lunch.
Practical tradeoff: The operator lists lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; do not plan it as dinner.

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South Nashville · 3621 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

Whitt's Barbecue

Known for: Hickory-smoked barbecue on Nolensville Road.
Choose your order: Choose a barbecue sandwich, plate or family pack before ordering.
Practical tradeoff: The family pack is a group format; the plate is the individual alternative.

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12 South 2706 12 Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37204