Day trail · Nashville
Four styles, one day
Four styles in one day: Texas brisket, Tennessee pork shoulder, Memphis dry ribs and West Tennessee whole hog. Split plates and pace yourself; nobody finishes four full meals.
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Day trail · Nashville
Four styles, one day
4 stops10 mi of driving20 min behind the wheelWed to Sun only
Going on
Shotgun Willie's is closed Monday and Tuesday. On Sunday, Peg Leg closes at 4pm, so get there by 2:30.
- 11:00am1 · Brisket · MadisonShotgun Willie's BBQBrisket, and the ribs if they are still thereSat 11am to 3pmLunch only, Wednesday to Sunday. Sells out, so this goes first.Split a plate5.2 mi · about 10 min drive
- 12:30pm2 · Pork shoulder · Trinity LaneJack's Bar-B-QuePork shoulder, and try the house saucesSat 10:30am to 9pmSplit one4.6 mi · about 10 min drive
- 3:00pmSplit a plate0.7 mi · a 15-minute walk, so leave the car
- 5:00pm4 · Whole hog · DowntownMartin's Bar-B-Que JointWhole-hog sandwich, then the beer gardenSat 11am to 11pmFull meal