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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 ratingAmazing ribs. The meat was literally falling off the bone as soon as I picked it up. These guys truly... read more

    Jennifer L. Avatar
    Jennifer L.

    5 star ratingMy favorite place to get BBQ!! The banana pudding and macaroni and cheeee is to die for.

    Emma D. Avatar
    Emma D.

    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 ratingWow this was delicious barbecue! I got the platter with a pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, and potato salad,... read more

    Ty B. Avatar
    Ty B.
  • 5 star rating3 words: Mac and Cheese

    I love this place. My only complaint would be that on busy shifts, they often run...
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    Claire H. Avatar
    Claire H.

    5 star ratingOK people. I travel a lot. This food was so good. I have the brisket chicken pulled pork mac &... read more

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    Cliff C.

    5 star ratingI've never had a bad meal here! My favorite is the beef brisket with double mac and cheese. Yum! Delicious... read more

    Leann C. Avatar
    Leann C.

    5 star ratingBecause I smoke meats myself, I rarely eat smoked food or steaks out, as I'm rarely satisfied. But this place... read more

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    Marc F.
  • 5 star ratingAwesome! Great food. Kids loved it. Best burrito ever had! Sit upstairs it's awesome.

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    Christine P.

    5 star ratingWe walked in here with no clue what to get.  The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best... read more

    Sandra D. Avatar
    Sandra D.

    5 star ratingThis place is amazing and the best BBQ i done near ever had. Awesome. Love them already

    Benjamin M. Avatar
    Benjamin M.

    5 star ratingI don't have children, but if I did I'd sell them into slavery to eat here if it came down... read more

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    B B.
  • 5 star ratingWe had great food! We were on the patio and the chef showed our kids the smoker and how it... read more

    Michael M. Avatar
    Michael M.

    5 star ratingSome great, authentic barbecue!  I was really hungry and wanted to stop in and try this place.  I was not... read more

    Brett S. Avatar
    Brett S.

    5 star ratingThis is the best barbecue in Knoxville. Me and my wife got the sample platter, so I got to try... read more

    Brient K. Avatar
    Brient K.

    5 star ratingDelicious! My family and I came to try this place out based on reviews. We ordered the Sampler and tried... read more

    Madeleine A. Avatar
    Madeleine A.
  • 5 star ratingBest barbecue ever. My husband and I were passing through Knoxville on our road trip from New Jersey to Texas.... read more

    Marie M. Avatar
    Marie M.

    5 star ratingSweet P's is a fantastic BBQ joint. In a location that is a short walk from the heart of downtown,... read more

    Turner M. Avatar
    Turner M.

    5 star ratingAfter the total disaster that was Central BBQ in downtown Memphis, I was completely skeptical to trying another BBQ. I... read more

    Luan P. Avatar
    Luan P.

    5 star ratingNot Memphis barbecue but it is great!! My mom recommended we go when she came in town for the LSU... read more

    Taryn M. Avatar
    Taryn M.
  • 5 star ratingAlways my favorite place for ribs! Their rub is fantastic and for a small price you can buy a container... read more

    Karen H. Avatar
    Karen H.

    5 star ratingI have always loved this place, but decided my last visit warranted a new review.  While I didn't see me... read more

    Brian G. Avatar
    Brian G.

    5 star ratingDive is a good word to describe this place but it's the kinda dive you'll actually want to eat at!

    It's...
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    Andre K. Avatar
    Andre K.

    5 star ratingAwesome place!!! The pimento cheese dip is next level! The ribs were awesome too. All of the food was good,... read more

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    Justin F.