It’s not hard to find a barbecue restaurant in the American south. In fact, it’s almost overwhelming how many mom ‘n pop shops are located throughout the countryside, and Tennessee is whole to its fair share of chains. What is difficult? Finding a true Texas barbecue. Shotgun Willie’s BBQ is located right in the heart of Nashville, and it boasts some of the best meats in the area. If you’re looking to expand your bbq palate, then we’ve just found your next lunch spot.

Shotgun Willie’s BBQ - Facebook Shotgun Willie’s BBQ shot to fame in 2017 when its brisket snagged the Best of Nashville Writer’s Choice award for Best Brisket. After a brief closure, the once trailer-bound dining experience opened a smokehouse in Nashville’s popular Inglewood neighborhood.

Allan Ralph - GoogleMaps Homey, humble, and packed with flavorful menu items, the Texas-inspired eatery has quickly become a local favorite. There is not currently any outdoor seating, so you can enjoy a meal from to-go.

Shotgun Willie’s - Facebook The branding and theme of Shotgun Willie’s BBQ tend to create a down-home experience. This is where you come for a good, simple meal. Where the meats smoked to perfection in a 12-hour slow smoking process and the hospitality is expansively kind.

Shotgun Willie’s - Facebook Looking for recommendations on what to eat? There’s too many to count! All of the meat at Shotgun Willie’s BBQ is slow-smoked over a live fire, and you can indulge in everything from Tennessee pork shoulder to sausages and prime beef brisket.

Shotgun Willie’s - Facebook You can order potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, or chips on the side. There’s also an intimate menu of cold drinks available including Mexican Coke and Topo Chico.

Shotgun Willie’s - Facebook Don’t skimp on the dessert menu! The Texas sheet cake is downright dreamy, or you can hearken back to Tennessee with some banana pudding.

Shotgun Willie’s BBQ - Facebook You can visit Shotgun Willie’s BBQ for yourself from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day of the week. Happy eating, East Nashville!

You can learn more about Shotgun Willie’s with a visit to its official Facebook page, right here.

Shotgun Willie’s BBQ - Facebook

Shotgun Willie’s BBQ shot to fame in 2017 when its brisket snagged the Best of Nashville Writer’s Choice award for Best Brisket. After a brief closure, the once trailer-bound dining experience opened a smokehouse in Nashville’s popular Inglewood neighborhood.

Allan Ralph - GoogleMaps

Homey, humble, and packed with flavorful menu items, the Texas-inspired eatery has quickly become a local favorite. There is not currently any outdoor seating, so you can enjoy a meal from to-go.

Shotgun Willie’s - Facebook

The branding and theme of Shotgun Willie’s BBQ tend to create a down-home experience. This is where you come for a good, simple meal. Where the meats smoked to perfection in a 12-hour slow smoking process and the hospitality is expansively kind.

Looking for recommendations on what to eat? There’s too many to count! All of the meat at Shotgun Willie’s BBQ is slow-smoked over a live fire, and you can indulge in everything from Tennessee pork shoulder to sausages and prime beef brisket.

You can order potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, or chips on the side. There’s also an intimate menu of cold drinks available including Mexican Coke and Topo Chico.

Don’t skimp on the dessert menu! The Texas sheet cake is downright dreamy, or you can hearken back to Tennessee with some banana pudding.

You can visit Shotgun Willie’s BBQ for yourself from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day of the week. Happy eating, East Nashville!

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