Corner Pit BBQ

Corner Pit BBQ Bryson TN has been the home of a BBQ legacy that dates back to 1965. He ran the pit serving meat on a take-out only basis. Mr.
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History of BBQ in Bryson, TN


Willard & Geraldine Russell purchased the land and built Russell’s BBQ opening in January 1965. Russell ran the pit until his retirement in 1988 when he sold the pit to Bobby & Sandra Burnham. The Burnham's operated under the same name and added a small indoor seating area. Bobby passed away in December of 1993 and the business closed. Sandra Burnham sold the pit to

Bo & Jane Witt of Dellrose in April 1997. Bo reopened the pit and operated as Bo’s Corner Pit for several years until it burned completely the day after Christmas 2002. He rebuilt a larger building keeping the indoor pit area where some of the cooking still took place. After a couple of years Bo retired and leased the business to various individuals. During the last lease the indoor pits caught fire the week of July 4th, 2008 closing the business. He and his wife put the business up for sale and it was purchased in late July 2008 by Bill & Kristen Pfeiffer of Dellrose. The Pfeiffer's purchased a smoker, which is a solely wood-fired pit and Corner Pit BBQ was re-opened May 16, 2009.

🇺🇸 What a weekend! ❤️🤍💙Our crew has worked incredibly hard these last two days getting everyone fed for the Fourth of Ju...
07/05/2026

🇺🇸 What a weekend! ❤️🤍💙

Our crew has worked incredibly hard these last two days getting everyone fed for the Fourth of July holiday, and we couldn’t be more grateful for each one of them. 👏🔥

A huge thank you to all of our amazing customers for choosing Corner Pit BBQ and supporting our small business. We truly appreciate every order, every visit, and every kind word. ❤️

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day, and a very happy 250th birthday to our nation! 🇺🇸🎉

Just a reminder that we’re closed today so our crew can enjoy some well-earned time with their families. We’ll see you next weekend!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! We will be OPEN 11-2 with a SPECIAL GUEST! These two young men have been working hard in their s...
07/04/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

We will be OPEN 11-2 with a SPECIAL GUEST!

These two young men have been working hard in their sweet corn patch and will be set up out front today with FRESH SWEET CORN! 🌽 Come see Landon & Ethan Divis today!

$5/Dozen!

To celebrate 250 years of our independence I proclaim all glass bottled beers this weekend $2.50 tax included.Come out a...
07/03/2026

To celebrate 250 years of our independence I proclaim all glass bottled beers this weekend $2.50 tax included.
Come out and see us this weekend in downtown Bryson Tenn.

Fire is hot George Strait on the radio and a pile of ribs to trim up. They’ll be ready at 11am See you then. 🤠
07/03/2026

Fire is hot George Strait on the radio and a pile of ribs to trim up. They’ll be ready at 11am See you then. 🤠

Bill didn’t feel like the Independence Day rush was enough work, so he whipped up an additional 64 Boston butts for a fu...
07/02/2026

Bill didn’t feel like the Independence Day rush was enough work, so he whipped up an additional 64 Boston butts for a fundraiser!

We are still taking orders for the holiday! Give us a call, send us a message, send a pigeon! Get your orders in!

931-732-4575

Good morning from downtown Bryson Tennessee. Trimming up a pile of brisket listening to Chris LeDoux it don’t get any be...
07/02/2026

Good morning from downtown Bryson Tennessee. Trimming up a pile of brisket listening to Chris LeDoux it don’t get any better than this.🤠

07/01/2026

Were you left in charge of the BBQ for Independence Day? Did you forget that today is July 1st? Well we can help you!

Call 931-732-4575 to place your order NOW! Operators (and a voicemail box) are standing by!

🚨 NEW BRYSON BUSINESS ALERT 🚨 We have new neighbors behind the Pit! The Smiths moved in at the beginning of the year and...
06/27/2026

🚨 NEW BRYSON BUSINESS ALERT 🚨

We have new neighbors behind the Pit! The Smiths moved in at the beginning of the year and we couldn’t ask for better neighbors! Or better baked goods!

When you come by this weekend for some BBQ take a walk around the side of the building to their farm stand. Sourdough bread, sourdough cinnamon rolls and brown butter cookies!

Come support Bryson this weekend! See you soon!

We are taking orders for Independence Day! Call ahead!

This Father’s Day weekend, we’re celebrating a man who wears many hats — pitmaster, dad, and Papa. ❤️Bill has spent year...
06/20/2026

This Father’s Day weekend, we’re celebrating a man who wears many hats — pitmaster, dad, and Papa. ❤️

Bill has spent years showing love to his family through hard work, laughter, and plenty of meals gathered around the table. Being a father and a Papa is one of his greatest joys.

While many fathers get to sit back and relax this weekend, Bill will be right where he loves to be — tending the pit and cooking up hickory-smoked BBQ to help make other dads’ Father’s Day celebrations a little more special.

From our Corner Pit BBQ family to yours, we wish all the dads, granddads, stepdads, and father figures a very happy Father’s Day weekend. Thank you for the love, guidance, and sacrifices you make every day.

Come let Bill do the cooking this weekend — Dad deserves it! 🔥🐷

🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own Gately! 🎉It’s hard to believe our daughter has been part of the Corner Pit BBQ story si...
06/13/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own Gately! 🎉

It’s hard to believe our daughter has been part of the Corner Pit BBQ story since just before her third birthday. She has literally grown up in this business — from playing around the restaurant as a little girl to becoming someone who knows every corner, every job, and the heart behind what we do.

Gately has spent a lifetime watching the smoker roll, serving customers, helping our crew, and jumping in wherever she’s needed. She truly knows this business inside and out, and we are so proud of the hardworking, kind, and incredible young woman she has become.

Today, she’s celebrating her birthday at Sundrop Fest! 💚🍋 If you see her out and about, stop her, snap a selfie with the birthday girl, and help us shower her with birthday wishes.

Happy Birthday, Gately! Watching you grow up alongside Corner Pit BBQ has been one of our greatest blessings. We love you more than words can say! ❤️

Address

107 Dellrose Road
Dellrose, TN
38453

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+19317324575

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