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The Uptown Corner
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The Uptown Corner
is open and serving all of your Sweet P’s favorites.

Knoxville’s Finest
Barbecue Joints

Sweet P’s barbecue started as a catering company in 2005 when owner Chris Ford, with the help of his wife and daughter, lovingly called Sweet P, prepared and delivered delicious Southern fare.

Word spread about the authentic barbecue, great sauces and amazing sides, and as business grew, it was time to open a dine-in restaurant in 2009. The Soul House served barbecue and live music along the Little River in Maryville until 2020. During that time, Chris’ cousin, Jonathan Ford, joined the family affair, and they even were featured on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food.

In the spring of 2021, the first full-service Sweet P’s concept, Uptown Corner, opened in Fountain City. Featuring table service and a bar, we love serving our customers at 3029 Tazewell Pike and enriching the Fountain City community.

SWEET P’S BBQ SEEN ON

Food Network
HLN
Conde Nast Traveler
Travel Channel
CNN

GUEST REVIEWS

  • 5 star ratingThe staff here have been by far the most welcoming of any restaurant we've been to downtown since moving here... read more

    Kristen M. Avatar
    Kristen M.

    5 star ratingOrdered the sampler and was more than satisfied! Mac and Cheese was fuego!! Great atmosphere and  awesome food!

    Hector E. Avatar
    Hector E.

    5 star ratingWe did the take out thing, we split the sampler and three sides, it was the best Tennessee BBQ I... read more

    Lou S. Avatar
    Lou S.

    5 star ratingThis place has great food. Had stopped by to eat really quick and was amazed at how good the food... read more

    Melissa S. Avatar
    Melissa S.
  • 5 star ratingDelicious BBQ. Three different house BBQ sauces; one of which I bought and brought back to Houston. I was there... read more

    Andrew H. Avatar
    Andrew H.

    5 star ratingThis is about as good of bbq as you'll get most any place, and I'm speaking as a visitor from... read more

    Derrick C. Avatar
    Derrick C.

    5 star ratingLots of "verys" for this place.  
    Very trendy,
    Very friendly,
    Very good smoked turkey,
    Very expensive for a bbq lunch spot,
    Very, very...
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    Roaming E. Avatar
    Roaming E.

    5 star ratingFantastic ribs! Loved the mac n cheese! Beer was cold! Wings were phenomenal! Rusty the bartender was a delight!

    Paulette R. Avatar
    Paulette R.
  • 5 star ratingGood lord does this place have good ribs!!  I don't like ribs slathered in sauce, so they just left them... read more

    Michael S. Avatar
    Michael S.

    5 star ratingHighly recommend! We went on a Friday evening and split the sampler (pulled pork, briscut, ribs, and three sides) and... read more

    Sam S. Avatar
    Sam S.

    5 star ratingOMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner.  On our way back to KC... read more

    Shawn T. Avatar
    Shawn T.

    5 star ratingWent to Sweet Ps again last night and the wife for some Florida Hate Eve rage eating to get a... read more

    Ben A. Avatar
    Ben A.
  • 5 star ratingIf you're looking for great BBQ in Knoxville, look no further than Sweet P's!  Their pulled pork, chicken and ribs... read more

    Drew T. Avatar
    Drew T.

    5 star ratingI will admit, the price is somewhat high, but this food really takes you to a backyard barbecue. One of... read more

    Wylan F. Avatar
    Wylan F.

    5 star ratingSo glad our family decided to eat here vs our 1st stop somewhere else. Food, service, location...perfect. Loved the music... read more

    Natalie B. Avatar
    Natalie B.

    5 star ratingWe had our favorite BBQ here from our DC to Knoxville roadtrip! My boyfriend and I shared a sample platter,... read more

    Christine L. Avatar
    Christine L.
  • 5 star ratingThis was some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten. I chose the chicken plate with green beans and tater... read more

    Kristy K. Avatar
    Kristy K.

    5 star ratingCame to Knoxville (from NJ) to see a Vols game and we had this place on our agenda from the... read more

    Eric H. Avatar
    Eric H.

    5 star ratingSimply the best BBQ downtown. The wings are to die for as is everything else. Cute atmosphere too!

    Grace V. Avatar
    Grace V.

    5 star ratingCool little BBQ spot. Brisket was delicious and the ribs fell off the bone. The tater salad was a great... read more

    C B. Avatar
    C B.
  • 5 star ratingSweet heavenly ribs I am not joking these ribs are heaven sent. I have had good BBQ and have had... read more

    Paul F. Avatar
    Paul F.

    5 star ratingGood food. Here's what you should order:  BBQ burrito with brisket and Mac and cheese in it. Add both the... read more

    Ken L. Avatar
    Ken L.

    5 star ratingWow! We can in town to see the Backstreet Boys (don't judge ) and we came to Sweet P's because... read more

    Cassandra C. Avatar
    Cassandra C.

    5 star ratingThis place has great Q and their sides are just as good as well. It has a casual atmosphere and... read more

    Mike S. Avatar
    Mike S.