The Original

Where it All Began

In 1983, the first Calhoun’s, a big barn-like structure, opened in West Knoxville as a tribute to the agricultural roots and great barbecue traditions of Eastern Tennessee. Within a year of its opening, the restaurant’s signature hickory-smoked baby back ribs won the title of “Best Ribs in America” at the prestigious National Rib Cook-Off. It was clear a tradition of greatness had been born.

Located at 10020 Kingston Pike at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Interstate-40 (Pellissippi Parkway), our original location is convenient to all of West Knoxville, as well as Oak Ridge and Maryville.