Buddys bar-b-q

In 1966, Buddy Smothers invested in his wife LaMuriels talent by helping her become the owner of her first restaurant, the Pixie Drive Inn in Seymour, Tennessee. Within a year business doubled, and Buddy soon quit the finance business to join LaMuriel in her newfound bar-b-q ambitions. With the help of their guests, they perfected the taste that would define Buddys, from the dry rub and bar-b-q sauce to the delicious sides and desserts, including LaMuriels famous lemon ice box pie. The first store with the Buddys name opened in 1972 at 5806 Kingston Pike in West Knoxville and has remained open at that location for over fifty years. Today, Buddys has 19 locations and is poised for continued expansion. With a focus on top-quality ingredients, Buddys offers a menu suited for the most discerning bar-b-q palate. Our weekly specials, such as the regionally famous All-You-Can-Eat Ribs every Saturday, draw in locals and tourists alike. We are also known for our Tuesday dinner special, whi...