Whole hog cooking at this level is rare, and finding it at a modest highway spot makes it feel like a genuine discovery. Scott’s is proof that the best BBQ in Tennessee does not need a big sign or a big reputation. Tennessee BBQ culture lives fully and unapologetically in this little gem of a restaurant. The pulled pork is tender and smoky, exactly what you want from a proper Tennessee BBQ joint. Rickard Ridge is the kind of finish to this list that makes you want to start the whole Tennessee BBQ road trip all over again.