Downtown Dive - Uptown Corner

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The Downtown Dive & Uptown Corner
are OPEN and serving all of your Sweet p’s Favorites!

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The Downtown Dive & Uptown Corner
are 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.

The current location, Downtown Dive, opened to fulfill barbecue cravings in downtown Knoxville in 2015. Located at 410 W. Jackson Ave., Downtown Dive was borne from a love of classic American dive bars and barbecue joints and carries on the tradition of Sweet P’s Southern heritage.

In the spring of 2021, the first full-service Sweet P’s concept, Uptown Corner, will open in Fountain City. Featuring table service and a bar, we look forward to serving our customers at 3029 Tazewell Pike and joining the Fountain City community.

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GUEST REVIEWS

  • 5 star ratingSweet P's is BBQ. Everything here is delicious so bring an empty stomach. Your wallet won't be hit hard because... read more

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    Aaron F.

    5 star ratingNot only is it great food, but they have a great staff. Banana bread pudding is to die for!

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    Laura D.

    5 star ratingAte here while passing through to Florida from Michigan. Great easy parking. Not a dive at all, but rather a... read more

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    Jack G.

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

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    Ben A.
  • 5 star ratingThis place is my go-to for wings/bbq downtown Knoxville. It is the perfect balance of approachable and delicious.

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    Calvin D.

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

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    Grace V.

    5 star ratingI ordered the Meatloaf sandwich with Mac n cheese. Both were nicely done. I appreciated the interactions with the friendly... read more

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    Raquelle Z.

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

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    Lou S.
  • 5 star ratingGood BBQ, good beer selection, friendly staff, and bacon chocolate chip cookies. Great little spot with a convenient parking lot nearby!

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    Mandy L.

    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

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    Michael S.

    5 star ratingWow!!! Another hidden gem! My husband has lived here most of his life and he didn't know this place existed.... read more

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    Melissa B.

    5 star ratingIt was all excellent! We had the sampler platter which is a lot of food. The mac and cheese side... read more

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    Lisa A.
  • 5 star ratingGreat BBQ!  We walked in and ordered at the counter right away. Our food was handed to us and we... read more

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    Patricia R.

    5 star ratingOkay so are you wanting some good BBQ and soul food? This is the place. The wings are the best... read more

    Matthew H. Avatar
    Matthew H.

    5 star ratingWe were visiting Knoxville for the marathon and wanted a big meal after the race and we were not disappointed!... read more

    Christina G. Avatar
    Christina G.

    5 star ratingFavorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though.... read more

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    Katie C.
  • 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 ratingAs a vegetarian, it's not always easy to find something to eat that's not covered in animal fat at a... read more

    Rebecca N. Avatar
    Rebecca N.

    5 star ratingAmazing BBQ.  Had bbq chicken with Mac n cheese and greens.  Plenty of meat and my son also has banana... read more

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    L E.

    5 star ratingOrdered the sampler platter here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband.  It came with ribs, pork with corn bread,... read more

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    Dawn D.
  • 5 star ratingTop Notch BBQ... great brisket with side of mac n cheese and green beans.  Pricing is fair and staff is... read more

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    Jim M.

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

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    Drew T.

    5 star ratingAbsolutely incredible.  I love using the food network app to find new places. We had the sampler and a burrito.... read more

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    Missie S.