HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – If you are looking for smoked, juicy meats prepared in house and traditional recipes, there are a few locally owned restaurants in the Hopkinsville-Christian County area to check out.
Here’s a list of places to visit in Hopkinsville, Fort Campbel and Cadiz to grab some barbecue. For more like this, visit Christian County Now’s guide section.
The Wood Shed
- Location: 1821 West Seventh Street, Hopkinsville
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Wood Shed is a Hopkinsville staple that has been through three generations ownership after it was started in 1984 by Junior and Wilda Mathis. For over 40 years they serve up a variety of BBQ staples like pork, mutton, ribs and chicken along with a variety of sandwiches and sides that are all house made.
Bar-B-Que Shack
- Location: 4687 Pembroke Road, Hopkinsville
- Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30; Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
With multiple locations in and around Christian County, the locally owned and operated Bar B Que Shack has been serving customers for over 40 years. They offer pit barbecue classics like pork, ribs, chicken, smoked bologna and dessert.
Legends Smokehouse & Grill
- Location: 97 Michigan Avenue, Fort Campbell
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This popular barbecue spot has two nearby locations, one close by on base at Fort Campbell, and another on South Riverside Drive in Clarksville, Tennessee. Legends Smokehouse & Grill has artisan smoked barbecue meats, original sauces, and signature sides with many “secret menu” options. This local spot was featured on Food Network’s “Best Bite in Town” show.
Triplets Barbeque
- Location: 123 DJ Everett Drive, Cadiz
- Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Located just outside of Christian County in nearby Cadiz, Kentucky, Triplets Barbeque is located inside a collection of converted grain bins with house smoked meats. Their menu has classic plates that include staples like brisket, pulled pork and more.
Juicy Butts BBQ food truck
- Location: Various locations in western Kentucky
- Hours: Time of operation varies
Frequently set up in nearby Madisonville and often passing through Christian County, the Juicy Butts BBQ food truck pulls up to dish out pulled pork, ribs, brisket, mutton and more. Also on the menu are fun items like Hot Cheetos Boudin Balls, loaded fries and a variety of sides.
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