Sweet P’s Barbecue to open World’s Fair pop-up in support of Sunsphere preservation

In celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair, Chris Ford, co-owner of Sweet P’s Barbecue, will sell pieces of his World’s Fair memorabilia collection at a pop-up store inside Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes in downtown Knoxville. “I’ve been curating a collection of 1982 World’s Fair memorabilia for more than two decades,” Ford said. “Some of … Read More

Sweet P’s Uptown Corner to offer week of fun specials for grand opening

Sweet P’s Uptown Corner will host a week of themed specials from Oct. 19-24 to celebrate the grand opening of the new location in Fountain City. “We’re so excited to open the first full-service Sweet P’s concept in North Knoxville,” said Chris Ford, owner of Sweet P’s Barbeque. “We’ve had a great initial response, and it’s time to properly celebrate … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque to host hiring fair for new Fountain City location

Sweet P’s Barbeque will host a hiring fair on Monday, April 12, to fill more than 30 positions at its new Uptown Corner restaurant in Fountain City. The job fair will take place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the new restaurant at 3029 Tazewell Pike. Sweet P’s management will meet and interview candidates outside throughout the … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque announces August specials and events

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of August, including: Half-off Happy Hour – Weekly, Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave. Sweet P’s Barbeque will pour half-priced beer and wine during happy hour every Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Sweet P’s also will offer half-priced pimento cheese and fried pickles, in … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque announces July specials and events

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of July, including: Half-off Happy Hour – Begins Tuesday, July 4, from 3-6 p.m., Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave. Beginning July 4, Sweet P’s Barbeque will be pouring half-priced beer and wine during happy hour every Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Sweet P’s also will offer … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque announces June specials and events

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of June, including:   Father’s Day Special – Sunday, June 18, Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave., and Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike Bring your dad to Sweet P’s for a special Father’s Day meal of smoked pork loin stuffed with andouille sausage and cornbread and served with … Read More

Sweet P’s hosts World’s Fair Day, other fun events in May

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of May. The events and special offers for the two locations include: World’s Fair Day – Tuesday, May 2, Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave. Sweet P’s Downtown Dive is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair with food and drink specials at 1982 prices. Bud … Read More

Sweet P’s Downtown Dive to host ‘Jazz Fest & Feast’ May 6

Sweet P’s Barbeque is bringing a taste of the bayou to Big Orange Country. In celebration of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Sweet P’s Downtown Dive will host “Jazz Fest & Feast” on Saturday, May 6, from noon-5 pm. The event will take place in the beer garden of the downtown restaurant at 410 W Jackson Ave., and … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque announces April specials and events

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of April. The events and special offers for the two locations include:   Dine Out for Education – Tuesday, April 4 Sweet P’s Barbeque will participate in the Knox County Schools’ annual Dine Out for Education by donating 10 percent of proceeds from the day to the Partners … Read More

Sweet P’s Barbeque announces March specials and events

Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of March. The events and special offers for the two locations include:   March Madness Giveaway – Brackets due Tuesday, March 14 The “Ultimate Tennessee Sports Fan” March Madness giveaway brought to you by Yee-Haw Brewing and Sweet P’s Barbeque kicks off this month. Grand prize is a … Read More