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A rack of glazed ribs with coleslaw and potato salad on a checkered paper tray
Glazed meatloaf slices with green beans, mac and cheese and a roll on a checkered paper tray
A pulled pork sandwich with fries, and a loaded dish behind it, on checkered paper
A loaded plate of smoked meat topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and jalapenos
Glazed ribs with green beans and mashed potatoes on a checkered paper tray
A rack of glazed ribs with coleslaw and potato salad on a checkered paper tray
Glazed meatloaf slices with green beans, mac and cheese and a roll on a checkered paper tray
A pulled pork sandwich with fries, and a loaded dish behind it, on checkered paper
A loaded plate of smoked meat topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and jalapenos
Glazed ribs with green beans and mashed potatoes on a checkered paper tray
A whole smoked turkey in a foil pan
A glazed spiral ham on foil

From Sons of Smoke's Facebook page.

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Competition-team barbecue · Downtown Loudon

Sons of Smoke

Two Loudon County pitmasters' competition barbecue, downtown.

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Why go

Pitmasters Chris Freels and Andy Walker started competing in 2012 as Sons of Smoke, then opened this downtown Loudon spot after winning awards.1 The Loudon County natives put their thanks to the community right on the front of the menu.1

What to order

  • A rack of glazed ribs with coleslaw and potato salad on a checkered paper tray

    Rib plate

    Listed on their Uber Eats menu.

    Source: Uber Eats2
  • A pulled pork sandwich with fries, and a loaded dish behind it, on checkered paper

    Pork sandwich

    Listed on their Uber Eats menu.

    Source: Uber Eats2

  • Chopped brisket

    On a plate or by the pound.

    Source: Girls Can Grill1

  • Smoked bologna

    A house regular.

    Source: Girls Can Grill1

Good to know

  • Friday tenderloin

    Two to three times the size of the bun.1

What people are saying

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In the press

What we don’t know yet

We only publish what we can source. Here’s what’s missing.

  • Prices
  • Wood and pits
  • Cash or card
  • The pitmaster

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Near Downtown Loudon

Distances are straight-line miles from Sons of Smoke, not driving distance.

Nearest trail: Franklin and Williamson County Trail, about 132 miles away.

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Researched by Erik Peterson, sources linked below.

Sources (2) · every fact on this page links to one
  1. Get a taste of Tennessee along Loudon County's BBQ Trail · Girls Can Grill · published Apr 23, 2024 · checked Oct 27, 2026
  2. Uber Eats menu · Uber Eats · Checked Oct 30, 2026

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