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Barbecue · Spring Hill, Maury County
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
West Tennessee whole hog smoked more than 20 hours, with a beer garden on Wall Street.
- Today
Why go
Martin's smokes West Tennessee whole hog for more than 20 hours.1 The Spring Hill spot has indoor and outdoor seating, a private dining room and live music in the beer garden on Saturdays.1
What to order
Redneck Taco
A cornbread hoecake with pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey or catfish, topped with slaw and Jacks Creek sauce.
Source: Martin's Bar-B-Que2
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What people are saying
In the press
- May 18, 2026Visit Franklin · Top 10 Barbecue Joints in Franklin That Will Keep You Coming Back for SecondsA top 10 from Visit Franklin
What we don’t know yet
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- Prices
- Photos
- Wood and pits
- Cash or card
- The pitmaster
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Sources (2) · every fact on this page links to one
- Spring Hill · Martin's Bar-B-Que · Checked Nov 3, 2026
- Menu · Martin's Bar-B-Que · Checked Nov 3, 2026