So, my new Mountain Cur pup was what finally got me to go in this butcher shop. I had seen it and…read morepassed it many times in the nine years since I moved back. However, I consider such places above my budget. A friend who has had pedigree dogs suggested I get some beef/pork hocks and cross-cut marrow bones for my pup. In fact, a lady later heard me talk about this somewhere and said she would be going to get some for her Great Danes. (I hope I don't cause a rush on these and then I can't get them! :-) However, I found a new venue where I can get Penn's country ham. I have a venue for Berger (sp?) ham but I actually prefer Penn's. Now I can't stop going in there to buy country ham because it's one of my favorites. Alas, the saga continues, because one day I splurged on a pint of gourmet ice cream. No, it wasn't cheap, but OH MY GOSH I can't even describe it! This shocked me because I am not much of an ice cream eater having had an intolerance for milk as a baby. This stuff is indescribably delicious! I have also found other items occasionally like huge baking potatoes or fresh corn on the cob that they occasionally have. Iim just a little annoyed that it's taken me nine years to go in and check it out. The service is very good, and there is an obvious aura of family pride in their service. Because of all their yummy delectable items, you might have to wait a few minutes because they often cut your meat while you wait.

Delicious meats- friendly, helpful service. Yes they are pricey but the quality is there. I can…read morestill buy meat or fish there, cook it at home and it is cheaper than eating out. (no, they won't come wash the dishes). I consider buying high quality food an investment in health. An extra $30 a week over a life time is still less than one bypass surgery.

We took 2 cows to be processed and they are great to work with in every way! I was impressed with…read morethe text from them letting us know the live weight/hanging weight and the packaging has a label showing the description of meat and weight/date just like in a store which makes it so much easier. The previous two butcher businesses we used did not do that so this was an extra for us. The place was very clean and organized and we will use them from now on! Also, its a family business and they are all so nice and helpful plus the location is in Cookeville and easy to get to. I highly recommend this business!

From the owner: We are a local custom processor for the Upper Cumberland. Small family- owned business who strive…read moreto provide the best customer service, easy scheduling and quality products. Vacuum sealed products to help maintain the long-lasting freshness.

Riley's has the best meat & seafood. It's reasonably priced and you can relax knowing there is no…read moreBill Gates poison in anything. This place is one of the perks of living in Burns.

Great service, nice employees, very helpful. The quality of the meat is 10-1 as compared to…read moregrocery stores.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!!!!!!!…read more Now known as Walker's Butcher Block this place is immaculate. The inside has been completely renovated and their approach to processing game and running the business is exceptional. Older negative review should be completely disregarded and has a big game hunter who prefers to process 100% of his own harvest, I will be taking much of my game here in the future. At my request they deboned the meat and use no saws and cutting of steaks or bones so there is zero bone fragments or marrow on my elk. They trim the sinew perfectly and what I ended up with is even better that I have had done it myself. Those of us who know the flavor of the game is 90% related to how it's handled from the moment the harvest takes place until the minute it hits your dinner plate . Walkers butcher block (previously known as the Lebanon locker) has my complete trust now and actually saved my ass when I had to travel unexpectedly on the day I was going to process my own meat. They took in my beautiful idaho harvest (6x6) at the last minute and turned it around immediately. The price is reasonable but most importantly I have an entire freezer full of perfectly trimmed and packaged meat that's ready for my grill, broiler, or crockpot. another Wilson County family owned business that goes above and beyond and we need to patronize with our business ! 100% trusted and I'm telling all my hunting friends.. feel free to call Houston's in Mount Juliet for support of my recommendation. .

I have had Kirby and Poe sausage at 5th Street Cafe in Bowling Green Ky and it is always delicious…read more I was going to be hosting guests in my home this weekend and I wanted to give them a special treat for breakfast. My sister and I went to the business in Alvaton to pick up some sausage. There was a sign out by the road that said "Kirby and Poe" with an arrow. I turned into the driveway and noticed a building with a glass door that you could not clearly see inside with no identifying signs on the building. I parked and walked around the side of the building with no clear markings on the side. I cautiously opened the door and three people were right inside looking out the door. I said "I wasn't sure if this is a business or customer entrance". A man sitting to the left said "yeah we have an open door policy here". I said " I wasn't sure if this is where I needed to enter" We then noticed on the open wooden door the sign with the hours of operation. I turned to face the menu on the wall to my right and my sister noticed the man seated, made a face and rolled his eyes behind my back towards a man behind the counter. I could tell by the interaction with the man I was facing that something was happening behind me. It was a very awkward experience. I was a little taken aback by the situation and after paying nearly left my purchase because I just wanted to get out of there. Which added to the awesomeness of the experience. I did not feel welcomed in this business and I know made fun of when I left. A sign on the outside of your business building would be helpful to let customers know you are in the right place if "you are going to have an open door policy " and then maybe making your customers feel welcomed instead of mocked behind their backs would be good.

We learned and experienced Kirby & Poe's sausage at 3 different Bowling Green, KY dinner we enjoy…read moresince moving here August 2024. The sausage is the best country sausage I have had since I was a little boy and we put up our own sausage on our farm in Ohatchee, Alabama. Can not wait to try some of there other products.

Outstanding variety of cheese, meats and products. Check them out if you are in the area!! Bought…read morenew york strips, some bacon, and ground beef. I couldn't wait to cook the steaks, and they didn't disappoint. I'll be buying all of my meat here now. Bacon is going to be cooked in the morning. Family owned and operated Truly an asset to our community..excellent quality meats with good prices & excellent selection. Clean & Friendly. Highly recommend!

Very high quality meats, spacious and well laid out, I bought three fresh Ribeye and they were…read moregreat, I will be back and would recommend to anyone. They also have seafood, fresh chicken, pork and a wide variety of sausages. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great people. Never had any issues with our beeves or hogs processed here. They do a great job on…read morethe cuts and packaging.

This is an excellent slaughterhouse. I have used them numerous times having a cow butchered. They…read moreare honest and dependable. I have also bought bacon, sausage and pork from them- all have been some of the best I have ever had. The place is always clean and the staff are friendly. Great quality- Great service.

I was really excited to buy beef from this local slaughter house however it turned out to be…read morelesser quality and a horrible value. I purchased a 8 pound tenderloin and was told it was choice beef for $20 a pound for eight pounds min. When we were about to butcher it we found it was stamped select beef that was very fatty, as you can see from the picture. I was only able to get 4,6 pounds of usable meat from the tenderloin making it some of the most expensive select meat I have ever purchased $34.63 lb. And half ended up being filet cubes due to the amount of fat. I don't know if this normal, but I will not be back again.

Awesome: Madisonville (Hopkins County, KY) now has an actual butcher shop! Nice clean store, kind…read morestaff, great prices and selection on local beef and pork! They do have other meats as well. If you come to compare prices be sure to note that this meat is of a much higher grade that the conveyor belt meat from the grocery stores. The prices are not dirt cheap but you get what you pay for and that is quality. I don't know about you but I am fearful to buy meats that may be recalled tomorrow from the chain stores. I can't tell you how many times the meat from a grocery store goes bad quick even within 24 hours, sometimes the meat may look good in the store but when you get it home it is discolored on the bottom or throughout. I love knowing that the meat at Calhoun's is truly local and fresh! They will be a new staple in our community.

We finally got a real butcher shop. Clean, well stocked and custom ordering. I ordered 2 cases of…read morepork neck bones that arrived within days and I've never a had meatier product in my life. I would recommend that special ordering anything that you can't find in the store. I have and I'm always happy with my experience.