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

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    Eric H.

    5 star ratingOn our way back from Atlanta to Cincinnati, we wanted BBQ for lunch.  I looked up top BBQ In Knoxville... read more

    Joel K. Avatar
    Joel K.

    5 star ratingThis place is AMAZING!  Food was great, staff very friendly and an awesome atmosphere!  Depending on what's going on downtown... read more

    Nichole M. Avatar
    Nichole M.

    5 star ratingFantastic BBQ! Wanted to give some Tennessee style BBQ a try passing through Knoxville and this place does not disappoint.... read more

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    Joshua T.
  • 5 star ratingAfter leaving another restaurant downtown because of the service we decided to drive to sweet p's and I'm not a... read more

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    Becky B.

    5 star ratingTook some advice from a couple of local youngens and gave this place a try! Boy am I glad I... read more

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    Barbara H.

    5 star rating1 word: Brisket! You can thank me later. It willMelt in your mouth and fill you up. The sauces are... read more

    Vincyl F. Avatar
    Vincyl F.

    5 star ratingAbsolutely amazing food. If you're in Knoxville and want to complete your trip with an unforgettable southern BBQ experience...then Sweet... read more

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    Catherine N.
  • 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 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 ratingTo me BBQ is pulled pork. I live in Franklin and get to Knoxville to see kids at UT. This... read more

    Paul B. Avatar
    Paul B.

    5 star ratingThe ribs are killer! Side of Mac and Cheese and banana pudding and you can't go wrong. We also love... read more

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    Stephanie W.
  • 5 star ratingExcellent BBQ in Knoxville.  The brisket is top notch and all of the sides, just spot on!!  Banana pudding is... read more

    Mark L. Avatar
    Mark L.

    5 star ratingThis a very good restaurant. The BBQ'd pork is tasty. The sauces are all worth trying. Very friendly atmosphere. We... read more

    Manuel F. Avatar
    Manuel F.

    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 ratingI love good bbq and I found some good "q" at Sweet P's.  I ordered he bbq burrito.  It was... read more

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    Nancy H.
  • 5 star ratingWhile parking was a challenge, our dinner was amazing! You order "cafeteria style". I tried the sample platter, with potato... read more

    Summer L. Avatar
    Summer L.

    5 star ratingThe brisket was delicious! Get it, you won't be sorry. Mac and cheese was awesome, too. I've been making the... read more

    Megan S. Avatar
    Megan S.

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

    Cliff C. Avatar
    Cliff C.

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

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    Emma D.
  • 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 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 ratingSweet P's BBQ and Downtown Dive is AWESOME... I feel bad that the roads are all closed around it so... read more

    Mike K. Avatar
    Mike K.

    5 star ratingThis barbecue place is delicious. It's quick and easy. You just pick something from the menu, order, and then you... read more

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