Early this morning while the restaurant was closed, our Sweet P’s Uptown Corner location in Fountain City was hit by a car and sustained damage to the building. No employees were in the building at the time of the incident. The restaurant will be temporarily closed today and until further notice.
We will keep you updated as we know more and work toward reopening. For timely updates, please check our Facebook page.
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.
So glad our family decided to eat here vs our 1st stop somewhere else. Food, service, location...perfect. Loved the music... read moreSo glad our family decided to eat here vs our 1st stop somewhere else. Food, service, location...perfect. Loved the music and decor. Will definitely be back! read less
I went for lunch this past week and I'm so glad I did. The food was tasty and the quality... read moreI went for lunch this past week and I'm so glad I did. The food was tasty and the quality was what you'd want every place to be. I had the pulled chicken and it's my favorite of all time. The chicken was so yummy. The portion was good too. For sides I had mac n cheese and potato salad. The mac was really good and the potato salad was ok. I wish I had some pepper to add to it and it wasn't as cold as it was but I still liked it (just not my favorite). I also ordered the spicy beer batter fried pickle spears and that was delicious! Fried pickles should always be in spears. They came with two dipping sauces; one was ranch and the other was amazing but I don't know what it was. My husband had the chicken wings and he raves about them. They looked incredible! For sure they were made with love and looked homemade. I wish I had room in my tummy to try them. Next time for sure read less
A perfect place to get bbq downtown. No frills here--it is what it is and it is so good. You... read moreA perfect place to get bbq downtown. No frills here--it is what it is and it is so good. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The thing that catches my attention is the burrito. I feel this has a lot of bang for your buck. You think they'll just load it up with rice and bean fillers but there is actually quite a bit of meat in there. Give it a try. read less
Glorious. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, slaw, mac n cheese......we had it all. Finished with banana pudding. Why not?!!?... read moreGlorious. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, slaw, mac n cheese......we had it all. Finished with banana pudding. Why not?!!? It was exactly what we were looking for and it did not disappoint. Kid meals included a large sandwich, side, and a drink. Perfect. Beers on draft including from a local brewery we passed on the way here. 2 kinds of sauce on the tables. I wanted to steal the bottle of thick sauce but controlled myself. Highly recommended. read less
Took some advice from a couple of local youngens and gave this place a try! Boy am I glad I... read moreTook some advice from a couple of local youngens and gave this place a try! Boy am I glad I did! The food is amazing! I got the brisket (minus the bun). It was so tender and delicious! The thin sauce was my fave.. with a vinegar base instead of tomato sauce was a perfect pairing for the brisket! For a side I got the Mac and cheese - and it was quite possibly thee very best I've had out! (Sorry, homemade takes the cake) The Tater Salad was yummy too.. but I was too full to eat most of it! Oh did I mention the rooftop beer garden? Yes, that's a thing! Very cool! Wish there was one of these in Nor Cal!! Check it out! You won't be disappointed- or hungry when you leave! read less
Enjoyed a great lunch here today. We ordered the brisket w/ mac n cheese & pinto beans and the Turkey... read moreEnjoyed a great lunch here today. We ordered the brisket w/ mac n cheese & pinto beans and the Turkey club. Both were great. It's my favorite brisket! I loved the bbq sauce too. The employees were nice and worked fast. We were getting ready to leave and a little boy asked us if we needed a bag. It was the sweetest thing. I'll be back to try the ribs. read less
Best BBQ in Knoxville. Took my stubborn Memphis friends here. They would never admit it's better than Memphis BBQ but... read moreBest BBQ in Knoxville. Took my stubborn Memphis friends here. They would never admit it's better than Memphis BBQ but I think it's close.
A little expensive but worth it. read less
Dive is a good word to describe this place but it's the kinda dive you'll actually want to eat at!
It's... read moreDive is a good word to describe this place but it's the kinda dive you'll actually want to eat at!
It's a cafeteria style restaurant with a small bar. When you walk in you give your order directly to the cooks.
Just get the Ribs! read less
Stopped in on a business trip because the reviews were so good. Guess what, the reviews were 1000% correct. The... read moreStopped in on a business trip because the reviews were so good. Guess what, the reviews were 1000% correct. The food was fantastic. I got a 1/2 rack of ribs and they were excellent, the sides were awesome and a decent beer selection too! I would highly recommend! read less
Pretty good. BBQ is a hit or miss for me but the food at Sweet P's was pretty awesome. And... read morePretty good. BBQ is a hit or miss for me but the food at Sweet P's was pretty awesome. And they give you a good amount of food. More bang for the buck which is what I'm always into! I will most def be coming back to this place. read less
OMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner. On our way back to KC... read moreOMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner. On our way back to KC and stopped in Knoxville for some lunch. Had Pulled Pork, Brisket, and Ribs. Even the sides were delicious. This will be an annual stop on my way to Asheville every year. read less
This place is my go-to for wings/bbq downtown Knoxville. It is the perfect balance of approachable and delicious.
Came to Knoxville (from NJ) to see a Vols game and we had this place on our agenda from the... read moreCame to Knoxville (from NJ) to see a Vols game and we had this place on our agenda from the beginning. I ordered the sampler with pulled chicken, 1/4 rack of ribs and brisket, with sides of tater salad, pinto beans and mac and cheese. I also ordered an extra side of banana pudding, a bacon chocolate chip cookie and, since it was 1/2 price wing day, I tried 2 dry and 2 wet wings. I know, it's a lot of food, but I've been staring at this menu for months and wanted to try everything.
Let's start with the meats. The chicken was nice and smoky and not dried out. It did need some sauce (I combined the thick and spicy sauces at an employee''s recommendation) to put it over the top. The brisket was done very nicely with that signature smoke ring and bark that you look for in a brisket. The real winner was the ribs. Wow, they were perfect. The wings were great, with the dry being my favorite. The sides were really good. My favorite was the mac and cheese with the tater salad in a really close 2nd place. I got to try the coleslaw off a friend's plate and it was great too. The banana pudding was outstanding. I took the cookie to go and ate it as we walked to the stadium.
This place is exactly what we were expecting out of a Tennessee BBQ place. My only disappointment was that I didn't get to try the pimento cheese dip. Here's hoping that there will be a return trip to Knoxville. If there is, I know where I'm eating. read less
Always my favorite place for ribs! Their rub is fantastic and for a small price you can buy a container... read moreAlways my favorite place for ribs! Their rub is fantastic and for a small price you can buy a container of it to take home. We bring out of town guests here and Sweet P's never disappoints. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. I definitely recommend this place for those who love dry rubbed ribs (they have good BBQ sauce too--but who needs it?) read less
This place has great food. Had stopped by to eat really quick and was amazed at how good the food... read moreThis place has great food. Had stopped by to eat really quick and was amazed at how good the food was. If your nearby defiantly stop in. Its affordable and delicious. read less
We walked in here with no clue what to get. The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best... read moreWe walked in here with no clue what to get. The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best thing we got is the ribs. We ordered a half rack, some wings, collards, mac & cheese, & chocolate chess pie.
They let me know right away any menu items that I had food allergies with - which was AWESOME. I've had several encounters recently where this was not the case even after asking for confirmation.
The guy ended up giving us a full rack because he thought we'd love them. These were hands down the BEST ribs I've ever had. I wasn't sure what I'd think of the dry rub style but we tore them up. The collards were fantastic. They were cooked up with some apple cider vinegar, black eyed peas, carrots, and celery. Again - some of the best I've ever had. The mac & cheese was good and the chess pie was like a brownie in a pie crust. I loved it.
We wish this place was closer because we'd come here all the time. We will definitely be returning. read less
We did the take out thing, we split the sampler and three sides, it was the best Tennessee BBQ I... read moreWe did the take out thing, we split the sampler and three sides, it was the best Tennessee BBQ I had in a long time. Thanks for the quick service. read less
Favorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though.... read moreFavorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though. We like to eat on the roof and sit in he shade read less
As a vegetarian, it's not always easy to find something to eat that's not covered in animal fat at a... read moreAs a vegetarian, it's not always easy to find something to eat that's not covered in animal fat at a BBQ spot. Sweet P's on the other hand is very veg friendly! They list anything that isn't vegetarian on the sides list when you walk in. Staff are also very helpful and friendly. The overall restaurant is a local favorite as well. I go here and always leave very happy and full! read less
Holy crap, this BBQ place is AMAZING. We happened to find it while in Knoxville, and decided on the sampler,... read moreHoly crap, this BBQ place is AMAZING. We happened to find it while in Knoxville, and decided on the sampler, and literally everything was great, even the mimosas, which was surprising for a BBQ place. I'd highly recommend coming here if you have the time. read less
Hands down the best BBQ in this area! The ribs are a little bit of heaven in your mouth.
Ordered the sampler platter here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband. It came with ribs, pork with corn bread,... read moreOrdered the sampler platter here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband. It came with ribs, pork with corn bread, a rack of ribs and your choice of three sides. Truly a feast fit for a king and his queen. The meat options were all delicious and went very well with their thick bbq sauce. The mac and cheese side was very cheesy and disappeared fast. The other sides were good but not nearly as tasty. They offer $3 mimosas that they were fantastic and very refreshing. A top choice for BBQ in the downtown Knoxville area. read less
Tasty 'Q with quick service. Have been twice and left a happy camper both times. Reasonably priced as well.
Some great, authentic barbecue! I was really hungry and wanted to stop in and try this place. I was not... read moreSome great, authentic barbecue! I was really hungry and wanted to stop in and try this place. I was not disappointed. Ordered a humongous meal and tried several different dishes. It did not disappoint. read less
