Good Ole Boys BBQ has many locations across Alabama, mostly in gas stations. From their web site:
"At Good Ole Boys BBQ, our story goes back to Kenny Boggan, the inspiration for our food. Kenny first founded Whisker's Catfish, came across the Southern Living award-winning barbecue sauce and then with his son Daniel started the barbeque restaurants in gas stations across Alabama."
Local Joe's Trading Post in Rainbow City, Alabama is the original location. Local Joe's now has several locations in Alabama and Georgia. From their web site:
"Local Joe’s is a specialty store with southern charm. We are a home-owned and operated business offering the best smoked meats, baked goods, local produce, and catering services around.
Local Joe’s in Rainbow City, Ala., is our original location. It was established in 2009 by Jodie Stanfield and his parents, Bob and Ann (aka Granny) McNeal.
We’ve since expanded to serve you better, opening locations in Albertville and Southside in Alabama, and Cave Spring, Ga."
Golden Rule BBQ is the oldest BBQ restaurant in Alabama. Here's a bit of Golden Rule BBQ history, from their web site:
"The first Golden Rule opened it's doors in 1891, just a short distance from where the Irondale, Alabama location is today. The original building was a roadside stop for travelers making the journey to Atlanta. It served the public pork plates, beer, sold cigarettes, and with the invention of the automobile, occasionally did automobile repairs. It also served as a gathering spot for the locals in the area, and the Williams family kept the restaurant in the family for close to forty years."
Little Bit of R&R BBQ is located in Odenville, AL. Here's the story of R&R BBQ, from their web site:
"Alabama is a state known for some great BBQ! That being said, R&R BBQ breaks out of the ordinary because it was born out of competition. When Colt started entering BBQ competitions in 2007, he knew he was on to something. It didn’t take long to realize that people were ready for something new and in 2012 Colt bought his first trailer. With his first big break from Senator Jim McLendon and Joe Kelly, R&R BBQ set up at an office building in Moody and a business was started."
Bluegrass BBQ is located in Moody, Alabama. Bluegrass BBQ has an interesting history. From their web site:
"In a small restaurant known as The Trolley Car Café in Cullman, Alabama, a cab driver for Buchmann Taxi named Doyle Crutchfield met Hazel Starnes, a waitress there at the café. They were soon married and began their journey together. In 1954 Doyle and Hazel moved from Cullman, Alabama to Moody, where they lived until their deaths in 2008 and 2012. They raised 6 children here in Moody, Sue Crutchfield, Terry Crutchfield, Ronnie Crutchfield, Becky Crutchfield Martin, Teresa Crutchfield Nichols, and Kenny Crutchfield. Doyle worked at US Steel as a carpenter and a painter. Hazel worked at home and raised their children, grandchildren and many children in the Moody area. She enjoyed cooking and sharing her recipes with friends and family. Hazel and Doyle also enjoyed the sounds of Bluegrass and Gospel music."
