Memphis-style smoked meats with a cult following The internet in Tennessee nearly broke last week with the news that Memphis’ Central BBQ would soon be slinging their famous slow-smoked barbecue right here in Music City. Central BBQ started smoking meats in Memphis in 2002 on Central Avenue and has since opened three other locations; Nashville will be the fifth restaurant for the …

A popular Memphis barbecue joint is planting its flag in Nashville. Central BBQ plans to open a restaurant in early 2019 at 408 11th Ave. N. in the Capitol View development. “Consistency is paramount when it comes to competition (barbecue) and focusing on quality, excellent pork and meat is really important. That was (the founders’) foundation and why they set …