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BBQ, Blues, and the Lake
Hickory-smoked meats, live music, and a waterfront deck at Nashville Shores Marina. Come on in — we're all family here.
Low and Slow, Hickory Smoked
Real hickory wood, low heat, all the time it takes. Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, catfish, and sides made from scratch every day.
Miss Zeke's Juke Joint
Blues, gospel, southern rock, and folk — live on stage every week. Open Mic Wednesdays, Scott Ramminger Thursdays, and Papa's Blues Jam every Saturday.
From the Smoker to Your Plate
Hickory Smoke, Live Blues, Soul on the Water
Papa Turney's is a Black-owned, family-run BBQ joint and live music venue right on Percy Priest Lake — where the hickory smoke drifts off the water and the blues play all night long. My name is Mike Turney, but everyone just calls me Papa.
What our guests are saying
My husband and I discovered this place while traveling for work, and I have to say, it’s definitely one of those spots we’ll be coming back to. The vibe was so warm and inviting, and Mr. Turney was out mingling with everyone, including us visitors, genuinely happy that we stopped by. The food was fa
Candace Ware
I'm not one to give praise very easy, this BBQ restaurant has set the bar very high! The rib meat falls off the bone and is juicy. The beans have great flavor and my kids gobbled it up. The Mac n Cheese satisfied my pickiest of eaters and we greatly enjoyed chatting with the owner Mr. Turney himself
Samantha Rodriguez
What a gem we found. We walked in and had live jazz music to greet us on a Friday night. We ordered the ribs and fried catfish plates. Both were perfect and delicious. We received both asks will be back to try other items. Everything tasted really fresh. I have not had really good fried catfish (gre
Kelvin Jackson
If you really enjoy smoked Southern BBQ, this family owned restaurant is an excellent choice to enjoy Southern BBQ. You are greeted as soon as you walk into the place! Very friendly people work here, and all the food and side dishes are homemade. Love the music, it contributes to the atmosphere alon
Michael Graham
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Gumbo, Ribs, Cornbread, Potato Salad, Southern Food, Chess Pie, Pork, French Fries, Pulled Pork, Turkey Legs, Sweet Tea, Pecan Pie, Wings, and Fried Fish
Where are you located?
We are located in Hermitage, TN at 3979 Bell Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Villages of Larchwood, Mount Juliet, Stanford Estates, Green Hill, Fleetwood, Lake Park, Hermitage Meadows, Peninsula, Lakeside Woods Estates, Raintree Village, Lakewood, Chapelwood, New Hope Point, Rural Hill, Greenlawn, Hampton Hall, Bianca Square, Meadows at Seven Points, Rivers Edge, and Jackson Grove.
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