King’s BBQ wins the 2025 Jack Daniel’s BBQ
They drove all the way to Lynchburg from Jacksonville, Florida and drove back with a $25,000 check. King’s BBQ is the 2025 winner of The Jack.
April 29, 2026
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9 Things to Know Before Heading to The Jack
INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE JACK: Here’s an unofficial list of the “dos” and “don’t” of attending The Jack to make everyone’s weekend go a little more smoothly.
The Voice of The Jack: Chip Chapman
Chattanooga’s Chip Chapman brings heart, humor, and showmanship to 36 years of hosting the award’s ceremony at The Jack Daniel’s World Championship Barbecue.
Faith, Family, Fire and Fitness
She’s a Food Network star, motivational speaker, nutrition and health coach, and world-champion pitmaster – and she’ll be in Lynchburg this weekend to judge The Jack.
Solar farm, food trucks main topics of Metro Planning Commission meeting
Resident comments about smoke, runoff, and road-safety at the solar farm being built off Highway 55 and a dispute tied to Historic District guidelines for food trucks took up most of Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting.
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