LawLers Barbecue opened its first location in the Tennessee city of Pulaski in 1978, operated by brothers Phillip and Jerry Lawler. Today, the regional barbecue chain is known for producing some of the most flavorful barbecue in the Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee regions, utilizing old-fashioned family recipes to craft tender, juicy slow-smoked barbecue dishes. All meat is hand-pulled from the bone for the highest quality possible and lightly sauced to emphasize the meat’s smoked hickory flavor. Barbecue is available by the pound, along with a variety of family-style dishes and combination specials. In addition to the restaurant’s Athens location, nearly a dozen other chain locations are operated in nearby cities such as Madison, Huntsville, and Muscle Shoals.

1506 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: 256-233-1818

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