Dead End BBQ

Award-winning BBQ located in the heart of Knoxville 🔥🍖

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Three years. Three wins. @joeyjaws owns The 2026 Ultimate Bologna Showdown chowing down 16 pounds of bologna in 8 minutes (NEW WORLD RECORD) 🏆🎉

2nd place (12.75 lbs) ➡️ James Webb
3rd place (10 lbs) ➡️ @NickWehry

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WE GOT #8 🏆🔥 The Burny Mac was named one of the Top 10 BBQ dishes in America by @FoodNetwork!

It's truly an honor to be recognized alongside the best in the country. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

@ManeetChauhan, @ChefDPhillips

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The reveal is TONIGHT 🔥

Tune in to Food Network's Top 10 BBQ tonight at 10PM to find out which Dead End dish made the cut.

https://t.co/8egtHJHcEi

@ManeetChauhan, @ChefDPhillips

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The reveal is TOMORROW🔥

Tune in to @FoodNetwork's Top 10 BBQ tomorrow at 10PM to find out which Dead End dish made the cut.

https://t.co/8egtHJHcEi

@ManeetChauhan, @ChefDPhillips

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The secret's out... we're on @FoodNetwork's Top 10 BBQ in the U.S. 🥳

But which dish is featured? You'll have to watch to find out 👀 Tune in this Monday at 10pm to find out which item from our menu made the cut!

@ManeetChauhan, @ChefDPhillips

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@Clowfb Thank you for the support!

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Give us a try... you won’t be disappointed 😏

#bbqlovers #bbqrestaurant #foodie #goodeats #knoxville

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Something BIG is coming to @FoodNetwork and it involves our co-owner George Ewart, Dead End BBQ, and one of our signature, fan fav dishes.

Think you know what it is? Drop your guesses in the comments 👇

@ManeetChauhan, @ChefDPhillips

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@C6E_MUSIC @BruMcCoy15 Thank you for stopping in!

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If you can smell the BBQ, you're close 😏

#bbqlovers #foodie #smokedmeats #bbqrestaurant #knoxville

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A turkey sandwich that actually deserves the hype 👀🔥

#lunchtime #bbqlovers #foodie #goodeats #knoxville

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Your Memorial Day weekend just got better 👀 The Ultimate Bologna Showdown is back on! Watch again (or for the first time) ⬇️

@wvlt TODAY 5/24 @ 12pm
WBXX 5/25 @ 8am
@wvlt 5/25 @ 7pm

@ElmHillMeats @eatingcontest

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@ForbesWakeHoops If you ever come to the event, we will have a parade!

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Well shucks... 🥰

#bbqlovers #bbqrestaurant #foodie #goodeats #knoxville

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@ColossalEvents0 @ElmHillMeats @joeyjaws @ufcfan4life2 @SportsAnimal991 @eatingcontest You guys are the best!

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It was a beautiful day for some BOLOGNA 🔥🍖 Another year in the books and another win for @joeyjaws at The Ultimate Bologna Showdown 2026!

Huge thanks to our family, friends, businesses, and sponsors, competitors and our crowd!

@ElmHillMeats, @eatingcontest

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Will @steelrod_radim and Randy Santel be able to finish TWO Family Feast meals 👀 Watch and find out!

https://t.co/nGxgTutIL1

[eatfeats @eatfeats]

Full @deadendbbq @ElmHillMeats Ultimate Bologna Showdown results can be found in an Instagram story

[Colossal Productions @ColossalEvents0]

🔥 RECORD BROKEN at the 2026 Ultimate Bologna Showdown! 🔥 12 competitors ate 106 lbs of @ElmHillMeats Bologna in 8 minutes. Congrats to @joeyjaws — 2026 Champion & NEW world record holder with 16 lbs eaten! 🏆 #ColossalProductions #UltimateBolognaShowdown

[Josh and Swain @JoshandSwain]

Ultimate Bologna Showdown is moments away. @deadendbbq

@SwainEvent breaking it down on stage with @joeyjaws