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    Ricks Barbecue

    2.9 (8 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Great good. Great setvice. I get the snack pack very often. Nice value. They are very consistent.

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    9 years ago

    I had pork nachos. The pork tasted like it was made in a Crock-Pot and the chips were stale.

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    8 years ago

    Beware!! Wouldn't eat there. Poor catering. They messed up numerous things agreed upon and did not make it right.

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    Shaffer Farms Texas Bar-B-Q - Brisket

    Shaffer Farms Texas Bar-B-Q

    4.6(123 reviews)
    15.6 mi
    $$

    Food was exactly as ordered Delicious and hot when received…read more Service was fast and easy with friendly staff

    When we arrived at about 1 pm on a Saturday and walked in there was a line of people waiting to…read moreorder. We waited for about 35 minutes before we got to place our order.. Man was it WORTH it!!!! I had the two meat combo (brisket and ribs) with 2 sides, my wife had the smoked turkey with 2 sides. There were three thick slices of the best tasting brisket I have ever had along with a 1/2 rack of baby back ribs. Both were cooked to perfection. I also had the creamy coleslaw and baked beans which were also very good. Wife's smoked turkey was outstanding and her two sides mashed potatoes, and creamy coleslaw. She also had the potato salad which was also good. The only thing that was subpar was the cornbread. It was more like a pancake and had a very blah flavor. Get the Jalapeno's and pickle's with your meal if you get the cornbread to add some much needed flavor to it. It was the best BBQ that I have had in my three years here in Tennessee. It is a rustic place, you order and then find your table which is either a picnic table or a wagon wheel with a glass top. You also have the availability to purchase fresh cut meats and rubs in their shop. If your looking for large orders they have an outside ordering station also. We will absolutely be going back again. I very highly recommend this place if you love great BBQ. Just be prepared to stand in line and wait--but it is worth it.

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    Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue

    Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue

    4.5(4 reviews)
    54.9 mi

    In 2022, 85 championship teams from across the world convened in Lynchburg, TN to compete for the…read morecoveted title of "The Jack Grand Champion," and judging by their website the Grand Champion team receives a $25K check - not bad!!! my husband and I completed our training and received our Kansas City Barbecue Society [KCBS] BBQ judge's certification and were excited to attend [not judge but attend] our first BBQ competition! It's held annually in October and is such a lovely drive up to Lynchburg! Gary N did a great job of accurately capturing the "feel" of the event in his numerous photos posted here! There are a lot of vendors set up for this event selling eats, t-shirts, and more. There's a large, covered pavilion where the judging happens, and spectators can watch from bleachers. I don't recall the number of judges but I do recall at least one local "celebrity" newscaster among the judges. The Styrofoam containers for judging are deftly prepared and rushed to the judging area with immense intensity - it really is something to watch, and the "food runner" will scream at you to "get out of the way" if they need to! Others referenced free samples, which wasn't the case on our visit, except for the international area. No guests/visitors get samples of the competition BBQ to my knowledge. If you want lunch, you'll need to get something from the vendors. However, the international area competitors did offer us ample samples of their BBQ. They were all very friendly, too! The competition area is fairly spread out, so wear comfortable shoes and the entryway is sloped, so there's that. It's free as far as I know, and everyone should attend at least one championship BBQ competition - the Jack Daniels event is a well-run, fun one to attend.

    The damp weather did not effect the day much, but you had to come prepared. One of the best things…read moreof this event is the Fall Peak colors as you drive in from any direction. Coming from Chattanooga area we chose to take the scenic drive down the old highway from Monteagle through Sewanee. As you arrive into town you can start seeing the smoke and smelling the BBQ. This is a very small town but everyone seems to be selling parking. $5-$10 mostly. We parked very close to downtown. The square is fully covered with tents and vendors as you walk in, live country music is playing. All the downtown shops are open and plenty to explore and see in the town. However, food is in our mind and we continue down to the food tents and competition area. Lots of free samples, but I did not see any from the competitors which was a disappointment. But still plenty to see and try. They also have food instructions, vendor demos, Etc I do wish they would move this so it is not the same weekend as Tennessee vs Alabama. We left early to catch the game as I am sure many do. At the least put a big screen up for the crowd. Lynchburg is a great small town and one you should visit. Jack Daniels is a short walk and free tour. Great day.

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