Brentwood is about to get a fresh blast of Nashville smoke, as Edley’s Bar-B-Que lines up a new restaurant across the county line in Williamson County later this year. The spot will be the chain’s 12th location, extending a growing footprint across Middle Tennessee. Regulars can expect the usual suspects on the menu — signature smoked meats, scratch-made sides and a lively bar program.
As reported by Nashville Business Journal, Edley’s plans to open its 12th location in Brentwood this year, and the company now supports more than 500 employees as it scales into new markets.
Edley’s Growth And Footprint
Edley’s traces its roots to Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood in 2011, according to Edley’s, and has expanded steadily across Middle Tennessee with outposts in East Nashville, Franklin and Chattanooga. The brand leans on low-and-slow smoked meats, house-made sides and a full bar at most locations. The Brentwood plan is the latest move in bringing Nashville-style barbecue to suburban diners.
LinkedIn lists Edley’s company size as 501–1,000 employees and features recent posts about hiring and new concepts, underscoring the group’s growth ambitions; see the company’s page on LinkedIn.
Brentwood’s Barbecue Moment
Brentwood has become a magnet for Nashville-area restaurants this spring, with other barbecue concepts already sizing up the suburb. a large HoneyFire Barbeque Co. opening earlier this month added more smoke to the scene, and Edley’s entry will bring another recognizable Music City name into the local mix.
What To Expect In Brentwood
Shoppers and suburban diners can likely count on Edley’s menu staples — brisket, the Tuck Special and mac and cheese — alongside a full bar. The brand has already shown it will tweak formats for suburban spots: its Berry Farms/Franklin location includes a market-style pickup setup and drive-thru options, per the company’s Berry Farms page on Edley’s…