Our story
Alex learned barbecue from Myron Mixon and has won championships on the competition circuit. Today VL BBQ cooks weekly for Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, Franklin and Columbia: whole smoked pork butts, ribs, reverse-seared tri tip, holiday prime rib and custom orders, with sourdough and blue-ribbon cookies from The Butcher Bakes, Christie's bakery line, The Butcher Bakes.
Every cut comes from Light Hill Meats, our local butcher and farm. Clean ingredients, always American, no MSG and zero seed oils. Our championship rubs (Wander for pork and poultry, HAMmock Ranch for beef) and Cannonball poultry brine are gluten free.
Adoption is how God built our family. That's why VL BBQ exists: proceeds from every sale fund a grant for families on the same road.
At a glance
5.0★ on GoogleEvery review a five-star review from local customers.
Trained by Myron MixonChampionship-winning pitmaster, competition methods on every cook.
A grant already at workVL BBQ proceeds have helped a Middle Tennessee family pay adoption fees and expenses.
Local, start to finishEvery cut from Light Hill Meats, our local butcher and farm. Always American.
Our own championship lineWander Rub, HAMmock Ranch beef rub and Cannonball poultry brine, plus The Butcher Bakes sourdough and blue-ribbon cookies.
Holiday prime ribDry brined overnight and smoked to order for Thanksgiving and Christmas tables across Middle Tennessee.
Our audience
Families and food lovers across Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, Franklin, Columbia and the Nashville area, strongest with adults 35 to 65+. They care where their food comes from, love supporting a local family business, and rally behind the adoption and foster care mission.
Ways to work together
Taste-test & reactionsWe bring the ribs and pulled pork, you give your honest on-camera take.
Cook-alongsSmoke something together on camera, from bark to slice.
GiveawaysBBQ, rubs or a family dinner for your audience.
Mission storiesAdoption, foster care and infertility stories, especially during National Adoption Month in November.
Brand partnershipsGrills, rubs, tools and outdoor brands that fit a championship backyard cook.
Events & cateringCommunity events, markets and fundraisers across Middle Tennessee.
