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Hickory smoked · The Parkway
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Serving slow smoked BBQ in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg since 1991.
- Today
Why go
Bennett's is a pit on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, locally owned and operated for over 30 years.1 Meats are hickory smoked for up to 14 hours, and the sauce comes warm on the side.1 Bennett's opened in Pigeon Forge in 1991. It was Bruce Johnson's first restaurant and is part of the family-owned Johnson Family of Restaurants.3
What to order
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueJumbo Baby Back Ribs
We slow smoke these babies for up to 6 hours at 200 degrees to ensure that they are tender & delicious.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueBBQ Beef Brisket
We smoke our beef nightly so it's fresh. Served sliced. Subject to availability.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueTexan Sampler
A generous portion of all FIVE of our smoked meats: pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked jalapeno sausage, chicken and baby back ribs.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueBBQ Pork Shoulder sandwich
The sandwich that made us famous! Slow smoked, pulled pork.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueFried Chicken & Pimento Sandwich
Hand-breaded & fried crispy. Topped with pimento cheese on a toasted brioche bun. Served with lettuce, onions and pickles.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueHickory Wings
Served with Bleu Cheese dressing & celery sticks. Available in our original Hot & Mild, or try our new tangy Lemon Pepper Dry Rub or the slightly sweet Bourbon BBQ Dry Rub.
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Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-QueDeep Fried Deviled Eggs
Six deviled egg halves, hand breaded and fried. Served with our homemade chow chow.
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Good to know
Hickory, up to 14 hours
Per the spot's own site.1
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Near The Parkway
Calhoun's
Gatlinburg · Parkway · about 0.1 mi
1004 Parkway
Myron Mixon's BBQ
Gatlinburg · about 0.3 mi
762 Parkway
Smokehouse at Anakeesta
Gatlinburg · about 0.9 mi
576 Parkway
Distances are straight-line miles from Bennett's, not driving distance.
Nearest trail: Franklin and Williamson County Trail, about 177 miles away.
Own Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que? Get a Featured partner listing (paid)
Researched by Erik Peterson, sources linked below.
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- Home · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Oct 27, 2026
- Hours & Locations · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Oct 27, 2026
- Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · PigeonForge.com · Checked Oct 27, 2026
- Lunch Menu · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Nov 2, 2026
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