Templeton Barbecue

999 Smithville Hwy, Sparta
(931) 247-9074

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Nicki Marie

Delicious barbecue and huge portions!! Will definitely be back 10/10 would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Diane Glasgow

Such delicious smoked chicken wings, ribs, and pulled pork!

Food: 5

Service: 5

AMY STORIE

Great smoked meats! The corn salad and Mac & cheese are delicious šŸ˜‹

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Autumn Harveston

Templeton’s catered a rehearsal dinner for us on October 2, 2025. We requested the pulled pork potato bar with all the toppings and it did NOT disappoint! The food was delicious and so many guests commented on how good it was. They were extremely easy to work with and accommodating while I had to change some details of how many guests and a timeframe. Josh and Joy were a pleasure, as were the staff who delivered the food. 100% recommend!!!

Chrissy M

GREAT FOOD!!! 10** I found them at the fair and ordered loaded nachos, they were so good I had to find their location. The service was great, very polite and helpful young ladies. Service was fast. I got the loaded potato from the food truck. The food was AWESOME both times, return customer and happy to be one.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristy Nail

Templeton’s catered my son’s wedding in Alpine on 8-23-25. WOW sums it up. The food was outstanding! Along with several scrumptious side items, we had 40 lbs of pork bbq and 40 lbs of brisket. There’s no better review than the fact there were basically no leftovers. Before dinner was served, several family members asked who catered because the smells were wafting outdoors during cocktail hour. I believe they smiled bigger when I told them it was Templeton’s than they did during the ceremony (I’m only partially joking!!). My cousin is a school teacher and wasn’t able to attend the wedding. During school Monday, she asked our 8th grade cousin, who attended the ceremony, how the wedding went. His reply was, ā€œthe food was deliciousā€. Pretty spot on reply from a growing boy, but he sure was correct. I cannot thank them enough for the amount of time that went into compiling a menu that included egg free items for the bride’s egg allergy. The thoughtfulness was not overlooked. I wanted to publicly express my gratitude for the love that went into this food preparation. There wasn’t an empty belly in the venue! I cannot recommend this establishment enough. The food cannot be beat, and the planning of the menu was thoughtful and perfect! While they served no cake, the dinner was truly the icing on the proverbial wedding cake. THANK YOU!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristy Garrett Nail

Templeton’s catered my son’s wedding in Alpine on 8-23-25. WOW sums it up. The food was outstanding! Along with several scrumptious side items, we had 40 lbs of pork bbq and 40 lbs of brisket. There’s no better review than the fact there were basically no leftovers. Before dinner was served, several family members asked who catered because the smells were wafting outdoors during cocktail hour. I believe they smiled bigger when I told them it was Templeton’s than they did during the ceremony (I’m only partially joking!!). My cousin is a school teacher and wasn’t able to attend the wedding. During school Monday, she asked our 8th grade cousin, who attended the ceremony, how the wedding went. His reply was, ā€œthe food was deliciousā€. Pretty spot on reply from a growing boy, but he sure was correct. I cannot thank them enough for the amount of time that went into compiling a menu that included egg free items for the bride’s egg allergy. The thoughtfulness was not overlooked. I wanted to publicly express my gratitude for the love that went into this food preparation. There wasn’t an empty belly in the venue! I cannot recommend this establishment enough. The food cannot be beat, and the planning of the menu was thoughtful and perfect! While they served no cake, the dinner was truly the icing on the proverbial wedding cake. THANK YOU!

Shannon Grissom

Absolutely the best brisket we’ve had since leaving Texas!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amanda Felton

Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

April Clouse

They have THE BEST BBQ in Sparta!!!
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Victoria Bingham

They have ok barbecue, but you never know if you'll get your food or not- even if you've already paid for it in an online order. It's infuriating to pay for food, drive for an hour to get it only to have to drive back home an hour away empty handed and hungry. The food is hit or miss. Sometimes it's delicious and sometimes I don't even think it's brisket. One time, I know they served us a smoked chuck roast instead of brisket. It was gross that time! Other times it's perfect . . . If you can get what you order and pay for! I, personally, won't ever be going here again because it's a gamble as to whether or not you'll actually get to eat. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

David Wolff

The brisket is as good as you'll find anywhere in TN, and can only be rivaled at the best locations in TX such as Bodacious BBQ (Longview) and Hutchins BBQ (Frisco). Wish they had a truck in Farragut, TN!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs and Brisket, Boston Butts - Pulled Pork, Brisket Sandwich, Chicken Quarter

Camille Richards

Hands down the best barbecue and service I’ve ever experienced from a food truck and most restaurants. Picked up a large order for a family reunion at Falls State Falls and they did not disappoint. Amazing brisket, chicken, pulled pork, vinegar, sauce, potato salad, and baked beans. Highly recommend !!! Thank you all so much.

Dan Strickland

I have had ribs and brisket in Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, and west Tennessee (Memphis), but Templetons is absolutely the best ribs and brisket I've ever had. And, they are the nicest folks you will ever meet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vicki Rathunde

Food is always delicious! Tried the new smashburger which was really great but needs a sturdier bun to absorb the juice.

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