Address is: 854 Harding Rd, Franklin, KY. Yelp listed old…read moreaddress on the state line. He moved to address above. Hours W-F 1000-1900 Great menu of old school bbq. Established 1979. This is the "off the beaten path" bbq place you're looking for.

Great food Open 10-8 Tuesday-Friday…read more Good home cooking Very clean in dinning and bathrooms

If you're in Franklin KY, you must find and try out the best BBQ in the area. Ordered and enjoyed…read morethe 3 meat combo plate. My wife and daughter ordered the same plate. We all ordered different sides and got to sampled them all. Great BBQ and the service nice too

Great atmosphere, great staff, but the food was a little underwhelming. Nothing wrong or special…read moreabout it would be my best description. Just didn't blow my socks and make me think "I'm in the mood for BBQ, let's go there".

Omgggg I missed out on the shoulder!!!!…read more I saw the ratings on Smokey Pig Bar-BQ and decided to try it while on my cross country trip...Wow these guys know what they're doing. Got the chicken and brisket: perfectly done. So good I didn't have to have sauce! All the sides I tried were scrumptious- mac n cheese, potato salad, mashed potatoes, beans, slaw....everything was done with love. My mouth is watering right now just remembering... And the staff! They were so nice! Aside from the Southern hospitality which I found so refreshing--thanks to the entire state of KY--these gentlemen were genuinely kind and warm. I was out-of-place but they didn't make me feel like it. Thanks guys, I wish your business well! Before writing this review I started reading the others and SOMEHOW I have missed ALL the shoulder rec's. ‍ . Damn it. Wish I can go back there. What an experience!

Yummm!! You know when you pull up and see a bunch of local pickups it's gonna be good, and this…read moreplace did not disappoint! We had the sliced brisket and pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw, mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious--we love our BBQ and this spot is legit!! We indulged in the turtle ice cream pie for dessert, and it was great, too. Sit in the back room for a great river view. Highly recommend this spot!

I'm sorry but we stopped in Cave City for the night and this BBQ joint was right across the street…read morefrom our hotel. We walked over and got seated right away. It smelled great and the food we seen delivered to other tables also looked great. We got a sample platter with ribs and brisket. The ribs were over cooked and chewy and the brisket was a lot of fat. The sides were just ok. Maybe it was just an off day for them because I see a lot of great reviews. We stopped in later in the evening so that may be the reason the meats were off. Again, not thrilled with our meal here, but may give them another chance earlier in the day.

First, I love a great BBQ joint that also offers tasty sides, which is hard to come by back home in…read moreNKy. My son and I both wanted to try the brisket so he got the platter and I chose the sandwich. I was told they make most of the sides that aren't fried options such as tater tots, which I was happy about. They had the classic barbecue sauce on the table as well as a spicy option. Both were equally delicious. My sandwich came on Texas toast, which is a fave. The portions were a great value as they do not skimp! The fried potatoes are made in house and they were delicious. Even though they don't make the onion rings in house they were also quite good. My one disappointment was, they don't make the majority of their desserts. And the menu states that their daughter-in-law Kayle makes different desserts daily and they didn't have that. They were actually out of several desserts, which was disappointing. Since the only ones they had were not ones made in house I chose to not get one. Since we live 3 1/2 hours away I guess I'll have to give it another shot for the dessert option next time around. Overall, the place was terrific and the folks were friendly. They have a salad bar in the middle of the floor, which is a nice touch. They have a very laid-back atmosphere and it is definitely family friendly. And you definitely get good size portions for the money.

I was craving a great BBQ. I by coincidence saw this place and stop. I am telling you it is the…read morebest ever. I ordered the beef and the ribs but they were so nice to also ad pulled pork because I was not able to decide. That was a great surprise for me, since they didn't even mention it to me at all. I had take out so I didn't see till I was ready to dig in. Also the cone cakes or flap cakes were amazing. Potato salad just hit the spot too. All went so well together. Every time I end up near it I will make sure I stop. I am hooked for absolutely everything I tried from this establishment. Thanks guys for a great experience.

The food quality is just not as good as the past. The barbecue chicken today at lunch was…read moreundercooked with a rubbery consistency and had a liquid smoke taste. The cornbread was dried falling apart. Last week we had to return drive thru bbq as it had a burned taste. We have never had problems over the years. Having that , the pulled pork is among the best barbecue anywhere.

Very friendly people, great food (mutton and burgoo are favorites of mine), fast service, and…read morehelpings such that I got two more meals from my order!

Just got some ribs... They were expensive and they were NASTY. I had to toss this and went…read moresomewhere else to get something edible.

Food service and the fact family friendly ,weather it's a dine in or pickup they're the best bbq…read morelace around

This used to be Big Ed's BBQ, the new owners are from Tompkinsville, KY; they know how to do it…read moreright! The shoulder, shredded, burgers, probably the best upgrade is their mayo slaw! Normally, I go vinegar slaw with my BBQ, but my wife got the mayo slaw and it was delicious. The service was fast; plenty of seating and room to get around. Everything was clean too.

Food was excellent as always. Service was smooth and efficient. as a former marine. I just love the…read moremilitary ambience.

In town visiting. This place has some of the nicest people working here with some of the worst BBQ…read moreI've ever has. Brisket was dry and chewy. I was totally disappointed.

As someone who lived in Texas for nearly 20 years before relocating to Tennessee, I have a deep…read moreappreciation, and admittedly high standards, when it comes to barbecue. My daughter and I recently dined at Willie Mae's Barbecue, and I can confidently say this was an exceptionally positive experience. From the first bite, the barbecue delivered a bold, authentic flavor profile that immediately resonated. The meats were tender, expertly prepared, and layered with richness that created a true flavor explosion. Every element reflected intention and skill. The selection of barbecue sauces further elevated the meal. Each sauce offered a distinctive, well-balanced profile that complemented the meat beautifully without overpowering it. The variety and quality were impressive. The live music added an energetic and welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the overall dining experience without distracting from the meal. It created a setting that felt both relaxed and vibrant. Finding barbecue of this caliber in Tennessee, especially in a smaller town like Springfield, was a refreshing and welcome surprise. Sharing the experience with my daughter made it even more meaningful. When she returns from Texas, we will absolutely be back.

Absolutely killer brisket sandwich! Visited with a couple friends and stopped by for lunch. Clean…read moreplace, very helpful staff. Easy in and out. Walking distance from downtown (which is what we did). Certainly recommend and would return if I'm ever in the area again!