Click here to view our new menu and follow us on Facebook for up-to-
date information.

 

The Uptown Corner
is OPEN and serving all of your Sweet p’s Favorites!

Announcements

Click here to view our new menu and follow us on Facebook for up-to-
date information.

 

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 ratingMy mouth is watering just thinking about the food here. If you are looking for soul food this is the... read more

    Dorit S. Avatar
    Dorit S.

    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

    Duyen M. Avatar
    Duyen M.

    5 star ratingNow, I love good ribs... No disappointment here. Loved the rub & tenderness of their ribs. We chose the Sampler... read more

    Brad F. Avatar
    Brad F.

    5 star ratingI will admit, the price is somewhat high, but this food really takes you to a backyard barbecue. One of... read more

    Wylan F. Avatar
    Wylan F.
  • 5 star ratingEverything we ate was delicious - brisket, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, potato salad (like my mom's), slaw, and greens.... read more

    Sarah T. Avatar
    Sarah T.

    5 star ratingThis place is a good as advertised. The ribs were fantastic, and the mac and cheese was a game changer.

    Max B. Avatar
    Max B.

    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 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 ratingOne word - WOW. It all started with Chandra. She is the best. She greeted us and as we looked... read more

    Jon W. Avatar
    Jon W.

    5 star ratingStopped in on a business trip because the reviews were so good. Guess what, the reviews were 1000% correct. The... read more

    Dave W. Avatar
    Dave W.

    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

    Catherine N. Avatar
    Catherine N.

    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 ratingHands down the best BBQ in this area! The ribs are a little bit of heaven in your mouth.

    Kirsten L. Avatar
    Kirsten L.

    5 star ratingSweet P's is the best BBQ I've ever had. What more is there to say? Get the ribs, brisket, and... read more

    James T. Avatar
    James T.

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

    Jim M. Avatar
    Jim M.

    5 star ratingDelicious BBQ. Three different house BBQ sauces; one of which I bought and brought back to Houston. I was there... read more

    Andrew H. Avatar
    Andrew H.
  • 5 star ratingGood food. Here's what you should order:  BBQ burrito with brisket and Mac and cheese in it. Add both the... read more

    Ken L. Avatar
    Ken L.

    5 star ratingThis is great BBQ even for a BBQ snob. The sides items are perfect and atmosphere matches. Our biggest complaint... read more

    Seth T. Avatar
    Seth T.

    5 star ratingDelicious. One of the best barbecue joints in Knoxville. Watch for the specials they have each day so you can... read more

    Michael L. Avatar
    Michael L.

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

    Joshua T. Avatar
    Joshua T.
  • 5 star ratingOMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner.  On our way back to KC... read more

    Shawn T. Avatar
    Shawn T.

    5 star ratingLove the barbecue (I've now had their pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. All great.) I can't speak to their sauces.... read more

    Shane S. Avatar
    Shane S.

    5 star ratingAmazing. Every single time. I really can't say anything bad. The fried pickle spears are incredible, the nachos and burrito... read more

    Amanda B. Avatar
    Amanda B.

    5 star ratingWe were passing thru Knoxville and Yelp said we had to stop here. Quick detour from Interstate. We had their... read more

    Win G. Avatar
    Win G.