Barbecue · Old Fort Parkway, Rutherford County
Single Tree BBQ
Army veteran Charlie Eblen's wood-fired brisket in Murfreesboro, named for his grandfather's farm.
- Today
Why go
Founder and president Charlie Eblen started Single Tree after more than 25 years with major restaurant companies.1 The name comes from Single Tree Farm, named by his grandfather.1 Eblen served in the U.S. Army as a Cavalry Scout. He bought a smoker in October 2020 and started selling barbecue from there.24
The brick-and-mortar opened in 2023 with partner Brent O'Dell, cooking over a 100% wood fire pit best known for Texas-style brisket.234
Good to know
Catering
Catering through the spot's site.1
What people are saying
Posts and videos from people who’ve eaten here, pulled from 2 platforms and linked to the original.
- WKRN News 2YouTubeView on YouTube ↗
- Murfreesboro.comYouTubeView on YouTube ↗
- @EblenCharlieX · Feb 2024View on X ↗
- @BHS_Blaze_BsblX · Apr 2025View on X ↗
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In the press
- 2026Murfreesboro City Lifestyle · Veteran owned and operated barbecue business
- Mar 22, 2023Murfreesboro Daily News Journal · Family's love of cooking sparks new Single Tree BBQ for Murfreesboro 'Heroes'
What we don’t know yet
We only publish what we can source. Here’s what’s missing.
- Prices
- Photos
- Wood and pits
- Cash or card
- The pitmaster
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Nearest trail: Franklin and Williamson County Trail, about 15 miles away.
Researched by Erik Peterson, sources linked below.
Sources (4) · every fact on this page links to one
- Contact and story · Single Tree BBQ · Checked Oct 27, 2026
- Family's love of cooking sparks new Single Tree BBQ for Murfreesboro 'Heroes' · Murfreesboro Daily News Journal · published Mar 22, 2023 · checked Oct 27, 2026
- Veteran owned and operated barbecue business · Murfreesboro City Lifestyle · published 2026 · checked Oct 27, 2026
- Founders · Single Tree BBQ · Checked Oct 27, 2026