Knox News: Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Hardin Valley Road has opened

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 10853 Hardin Valley Road, opened for business at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, with a selection of specials being offered to customers for the next four weeks.

The new restaurant is owned by Knoxville residents Barbara and Don Hall.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit's menu is heavy on meats and sides. Entrees offered include plate lunches, sandwiches, tacos and salads. There are also catering options.

Beef brisket, pork ribs, turkey, kielbasa and chicken are the featured meats.

Baked potato casserole, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, creamed spinach, green beans, fried okra, barbecue beans and jalapeno beans are a few of the available side dishes.

The children's menu features everything from chicken nuggets and grilled cheese to a brisket plate.

Specials this week include Thursday's free Dickey's Big Yellow Cup with free refills throughout the day.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit: With more than 400 locations in 43 states, Dickey's is the world's largest barbecue franchise. Founded by Travis Dickey more than 70 years ago, each location pit-smokes its meat on-premises, and free kids' meals are still offered every Sunday.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit: With more than 400 locations in 43 states, Dickey's is the world's largest barbecue franchise. Founded by Travis Dickey more than 70 years ago, each location pit-smokes its meat on-premises, and free kids' meals are still offered every Sunday. (Photo: Dickey's Barbecue Pit)

On Friday, Aug. 3, all first responders in uniform will receive 50 percent off their meal. Donations to Dickey's charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots & Badges will be accepted.

From 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 4, the restaurant will offer $2 pulled pork sandwiches. On Sunday all kids eat free with each $10 adult purchase.

Regular hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 865-454-8338 for more information. Knoxville has another Dickey's Barbecue Pit located at 11483 Parkside Drive.