Rick's Barbecue

Rick's Barbecue • Where Fresh Meets Flavor
• Hickory Smoked, Pit Cooked, Hand Pulled
• Wholesale | Catering Rick’s Barbecue, Inc. And he did just that.
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is a family owned and operated business headquartered in Leoma, TN and has been in operation for 43 years. Rick’s Barbecue’s original location opened in 1979 in a very small block and brick building in Lawrenceburg, TN with only two pits, a drive through and a walk up window. After years of hard work and by surrounding themselves with great people, Rick Lanning, his wife, and children have grown t

he business into an operation that includes nine retail operations in both TN and AL; one retail franchise location owned by Rick's brother; a USDA inspected processing plant, central warehouse and commissary for all operations including the home office; and a large wholesale operation that services the southeast via several large grocery warehouses, wholesale suppliers, and school systems. The main focus of success has been incredible team members and loyal customers. Rick’s goal from 1979 has been to provide customers a quality, pure meat product at a competitive price. At the beginning of the business in 1979, most in this region associated barbecue with the “mystery meat” smothered in red sauce. Rick’s goal was to reorient folks to what “good” barbecue really was. His philosophy was, if the meats were prepared properly, it could stand on it’s own, without sauce. So he would concentrate on doing one thing, and doing it right. His success has been in direct correlation to the passion he had for what he does and the love for the people around him in both customers and team members. "They are our extended family, some having been with us over thirty years now" -Rick. The dedication of our Rick’s family of employee’s make his job as visionary for the company a workable reality.

09/05/2026

Happy National Be Late for Something Day!

Let’s be real… every company has at least one.

Here at Rick’s, we like to think they’re not late…
They’re just DELAYED.

🍂 IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🍂We’ve been keeping you waiting… but the wait is almost over! 👀This Monday, September 7th, one of ou...
09/04/2026

🍂 IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🍂

We’ve been keeping you waiting… but the wait is almost over! 👀

This Monday, September 7th, one of our popular seasonal cobbler flavor is coming back to Rick’s Barbecue! 🥧🔥

The seasons are changing, and so is our cobbler! We’re ready for all the cozy fall flavors, and we want to know…are you ready?

📅 Coming Monday, September 7th!

🏈🔥 Good food. Good team. Time to TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS! 🔥🏈We hope you all enjoyed the meal , now go out there, play hard...
09/04/2026

🏈🔥 Good food. Good team. Time to TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS! 🔥🏈

We hope you all enjoyed the meal , now go out there, play hard, play together, and handle business! 💪🏈

Good luck, Waterloo! We’re cheering you on! 🏆

Looking for a way to start your Friday morning? ☀️ These kiddos know exactly what they want before heading off to school...
09/04/2026

Looking for a way to start your Friday morning? ☀️ These kiddos know exactly what they want before heading off to school… Rick’s Breakfast! 🥓🍳🥞

And let’s be honest, Rick’s Breakfast on a Friday morning is a treat all by itself! 😋

Top it off with a 3-day weekend AND college football kicking off… now that’s a Friday worth celebrating! 🏈🙌

Come start your morning with us at our Lawrenceburg or Wilson Dam Location, Monday-Saturday 6AM-10:30PM ❤️

****UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND AND PHOTO RETURNED TO THEM****📸 HELP US FIND THE OWNER OF THIS SPECIAL PHOTO! ❤️We foun...
09/02/2026

****UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND AND PHOTO RETURNED TO THEM****

📸 HELP US FIND THE OWNER OF THIS SPECIAL PHOTO! ❤️

We found this photograph in the lobby of our Loretto location, and we have a feeling it may hold a very special place in someone’s heart.

Written on the back of the photo is:

“Hershel & two of his buddies; Hershel Franks”

We would love to get this photograph back to the person or family it belongs to. If you have any information that might help us find the owner, please send us a message or share this post.

Sometimes a simple photograph can hold years of memories. ❤️ We’d love to help this one make its way home.

📍 Rick’s Barbecue – Loretto

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Loretto High School Class of 1963 to our Loretto location! 💛🖤Thank you f...
09/02/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Loretto High School Class of 1963 to our Loretto location! 💛🖤

Thank you for choosing Rick’s Barbecue as the place to gather, fellowship, reminisce, and make more memories together. There’s something special about getting together with old friends and sharing the stories that have stood the test of time.

We’re honored to have been a small part of your special gathering and hope you’ll come back and make more memories with us!

Thank you, Loretto High School Class of 1963! 🎓💛🖤

🍂 The weather may not feel like fall just yet… but we know it’s coming! 🍂And with the change of seasons comes a change i...
09/01/2026

🍂 The weather may not feel like fall just yet… but we know it’s coming! 🍂

And with the change of seasons comes a change in Cobbler flavor! 🥧❤️

Our next seasonal cobbler is COMING SOON — September 7th! 🎉

Who’s ready for cooler weather, changing leaves, and our next cobbler flavor from Rick’s Barbecue? 👀🍂

Mark your calendar for September 7th!

☀️🌳 Happy National Eat Outside Day! 🌳☀️Today is the perfect excuse to grab some good food and enjoy it in the great outd...
08/31/2026

☀️🌳 Happy National Eat Outside Day! 🌳☀️

Today is the perfect excuse to grab some good food and enjoy it in the great outdoors! And honestly… barbecue just tastes better outside! 😋🔥

Grab your favorite Rick’s Barbecue meal, find a picnic table, sit on the porch, or head to your favorite outdoor spot and enjoy a little sunshine with your Rick's. 🍖🍟🥤

Whether you’re enjoying lunch with the family, taking a break with coworkers, or just treating yourself, make today a day to eat outside! ❤️

📍 Stop by your local Rick’s Barbecue and get it to go....

💛Hope Starts With You—TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!💛Today, August 31st, is the final day of our St. Jude Pin-Up Campaign.If you...
08/31/2026

💛Hope Starts With You—TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!💛

Today, August 31st, is the final day of our St. Jude Pin-Up Campaign.
If you’ve been meaning to donate, this is your last chance to help make a difference. Every dollar raised helps support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and brings hope to children and families fighting childhood cancer.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by, donated, and helped us support this incredible cause. Together, we have shown what happens when a community comes together to give back.

Stop by any Rick's Barbecue location today and help us finish strong!💛

Address

2366 Highway 43 S
Leoma, TN
38468

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9pm
Friday 10:30am - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+19318522525

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