SWEET SMOKE BBQ TN
Rating
1473
peak 1473 · rated over 19 contests
Contests
20
in the data
First seen
2019-03-08
latest 2025-05-24
Best ToY finish
#347
Master 2015
Grand champs
0
1 reserve
Category wins
3
3 podiums
Overall top-10s
3
of 20 contests
Avg finish
top 66%
overall standings
Perfect 180s
0
Current form
675.08 ▲
last 5 Master vs avg 670.15 (+4.93)
Walk rate
50%
contests with a top-10 call
Consistency
±15.11
std dev of Master overall scores (lower = steadier)
Strongest meat
Chicken
avg 169.81 · weakest Pork Ribs (165.82)
Road miles
2739
mi across 20 mapped stops · furthest 196 mi
Schedule strength
76%
of rated fields were softer than their average draw (1573)
Purse competed for
$131K
listed at 13 contests — purses, not winnings
State championships
0 🏅
GCs in 16 state-championship entries
Master avg
670.15 / 720
19 Master contests · 0 GCs
Storylines
⚔️ A tough matchup
ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN has come out ahead in 14 of their 14 shared contests.
⚔️ A strong matchup
They've finished ahead of Wiggle Butts BBQ in 6 of their 7 shared contests.
💔 The heartbreaker
Came within 1.2232 points of the Grand Championship at Railyard BBQ Brawl (2022-10-28).
😤 Chicken nemesis
Even in their strongest meat, ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN has out-cooked them in 12 of 14 shared chicken entries.
🔁 The comeback
Off the trail for 2.4 years, then back at GBC Summer Showdown (2021-07-30).
Teams like this (closest power rating, TN first)
Familiar foes (most-met opponents in overall standings — one meeting per contest)
| Opponent | Meetings | Ahead | Behind | Win rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROOTERS-N-TOOTERS TN | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Stewbabys BBQ | 11 | 2 | 9 | 18% | ⚔ compare |
| COOL HAND QUE | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9% | ⚔ compare |
| HOLD YOUR HORSES BBQ | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9% | ⚔ compare |
| SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9% | ⚔ compare |
| TRIPLE H BBQ | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| ZIPS BBQ | 10 | 3 | 7 | 30% | ⚔ compare |
| Organizer Portal | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Hickory Hangover | 9 | 2 | 7 | 22% | ⚔ compare |
| OFF THE CHAIN | 9 | 1 | 8 | 11% | ⚔ compare |
| CHOOCHOO BBQ | 9 | 1 | 8 | 11% | ⚔ compare |
| BAD ROOSTER BBQ | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| TENNESSEE SMOKE SHOWIN | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38% | ⚔ compare |
| VETERAN PORK PULLERS | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% | ⚔ compare |
| ROLLIN KOLBZ | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% | ⚔ compare |
By meat
| Category | Entries | Calls | Wins | Podiums | Best | Worst | Average | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 177.7028 | 158.2400 | 169.81 | top 56% |
| Pork Ribs | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 177.7144 | 153.0628 | 165.82 | top 67% |
| Pork | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 177.7028 | 152.4800 | 165.89 | top 67% |
| Brisket | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 178.8572 | 154.2056 | 168.29 | top 53% |
“Calls” = top-10 category finishes (getting called to the stage). Scores here are the final weighted totals KCBS publishes; per-criterion appearance/taste/tenderness marks aren’t in the public results feed.
By state / province
| Where | Contests | GCs | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | 8 | 0 | top 69% |
| GA | 7 | 0 | top 71% |
| AL | 3 | 0 | top 53% |
| IN | 1 | 0 | top 45% |
By contest size
| Field | Contests | GCs | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (<20 teams) | 3 | 0 | top 42% |
| Medium (20–39) | 6 | 0 | top 71% |
| Large (40+) | 10 | 0 | top 71% |
Contest-by-contest record (recurring contests they've cooked twice or more)
| Contest | Visits | Best | GCs | Avg finish | Last visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta BBQ Store Classic | 2 | 19 | 0 | top 58% | 2024-11-15 |
| Railyard BBQ Brawl 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | top 31% | 2023-10-27 |
| BBQ Boogie & Blues | 2 | 17 | 0 | top 64% | 2023-04-28 |
The story so far
- Busiest season: 2024 (8 contests)
- Cooks mostly in TN (9 of 20 contests)
- Most-entered category: Pork Ribs (20 entries)
- Average Master overall score: 670.15 / 720
Milestones
- 🚩 2019-03-08 — First tracked contest · Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship
- 📈 2019-03-08 — Peak power rating (1497) · Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship
- 📣 2021-08-27 — First call · Great Americana BBQ Festival
- ⭐ 2023-10-27 — Career-best overall score (695.9084) · Railyard BBQ Brawl 2023
Power rating over time (1500 = average; recomputed nightly)
📈 Biggest rating jumps
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| +16.9 | Railyard BBQ Brawl | 2022-10-28 |
| +12.2 | Railyard BBQ Brawl 2023 | 2023-10-27 |
| +8.2 | Atlanta BBQ Store Classic | 2024-11-15 |
| +5.9 | Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues | 2024-08-16 |
| +2.9 | 7th Annual KCBS World Invitational (Saturday, May 24, 2025) | 2025-05-24 |
📉 Toughest weekends
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| -13.2 | GBC Summer Showdown | 2021-07-30 |
| -10.6 | Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship | 2024-03-15 |
| -9 | Atlanta BBQ Store Classic | 2023-11-17 |
| -8.7 | BBQ & Boogie | 2025-04-25 |
| -8.5 | 4th Annual KCBS World Invitational - OPEN | 2022-11-11 |
Category scores over time
Overall finish over time (top-% of field, lower is better)
Where they finish (overall)
Best vs average (by meat)
How entries end (by meat)
Team of the Year rank by season
Season by season
| Season | Contests | GCs | Top-10s | Category wins | Walk rate | Avg finish | Best overall (% of perfect) | Avg overall (% of perfect) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50% | top 75% | 94.5% | 93.3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% | top 66% | 95.9% | 93.4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 67% | top 60% | 96.7% | 94.3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33% | top 60% | 95.7% | 92.9% |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67% | top 75% | 92.6% | 91.5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 61% | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Contest history (click a row for the event, a column to sort)
| Date | Event | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-24 | 7th Annual KCBS World Invitational (Saturday, May 24, 2025) Lebanon, TN | 69 / 106 (680.4572) | 63 (170.8344) | 44 (172.5716) | 45 (173.1200) | 93 (163.9312) |
| 2025-04-25 | BBQ & Boogie 🏅 Calhoun, GA | 27 / 32 (662.6972) | 10 (176.0000) | 31 (162.2516) | 31 (152.4800) | 16 (171.9656) |
| 2024-11-15 | Atlanta BBQ Store Classic 🏅 Cuming, GA | 19 / 58 (687.9200) | 34 (170.2628) | 20 (173.7144) | 42 (166.2400) | 8 (177.7028) |
| 2024-08-16 | Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues 🏅 Madison, IN | 22 / 49 (680.4340) | 41 (166.2284) | 5 (175.4172) | 31 (169.1200) | 23 (169.6684) |
| 2024-05-24 | 6th Annual KCBS World Invitational - OPEN Lebanon, TN | 104 / 118 (663.8860) | 25 (175.4288) | 107 (162.8344) | 95 (166.8344) | 110 (158.7884) |
| 2024-05-17 | Bloomin' BBQ Music & Food Festival 🏅 Sevierville, TN | 19 / 31 (680.4572) | 24 (163.9428) | 7 (177.7144) | 25 (164.5372) | 8 (174.2628) |
| 2024-04-12 | 12th Annual Bull Moose BBQ 🏅 Somerville, TN | 9 / 14 (690.7656) | 13 (170.8228) | 13 (169.1316) | 4 (177.7028) | 6 (173.1084) |
| 2024-03-15 | Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship 🏅 Lebanon, TN | 89 / 93 (641.5196) | 76 (165.6684) | 90 (153.0628) | 90 (154.2400) | 49 (168.5484) |
| 2024-03-15 | Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS) Lebanon, TN | — | — | 63 (159.3600) | — | — |
| 2024-03-01 | Sip & Swine BBQ Festival 🏅 Lawrenceville, GA | 45 / 59 (660.3656) | 36 (169.6684) | 57 (153.6228) | 35 (167.3944) | 27 (169.6800) |
| 2023-11-17 | Atlanta BBQ Store Classic 🏅 Cumming, GA | 50 / 60 (665.5312) | 45 (166.8228) | 50 (163.9428) | 51 (162.8000) | 24 (171.9656) |
| 2023-10-27 | Railyard BBQ Brawl 2023 🏅 Madison, AL | 6 / 14 (695.9084) | 1 (177.7028) | 8 (171.9656) | 11 (167.3828) | 1 (178.8572) |
| 2023-04-28 | BBQ Boogie & Blues 🏅 Calhoun, GA | 17 / 32 (675.3260) | 16 (170.2744) | 23 (165.0972) | 10 (172.5600) | 19 (167.3944) |
| 2022-11-11 | 4th Annual KCBS World Invitational - OPEN Gadsden, AL | 87 / 91 (650.6512) | 40 (171.9656) | 78 (163.9428) | 84 (160.5372) | 88 (154.2056) |
| 2022-10-28 | Railyard BBQ Brawl 🏅 Madison, AL | 2 / 10 (689.0400) | 4 (168.5372) | 1 (175.4172) | 5 (173.1200) | 4 (171.9656) |
| 2022-03-18 | Smoke on The Shores 🏅 Lebanon, TN | 40 / 63 (667.2684) | 30 (170.8228) | 26 (169.1316) | 31 (168.5256) | 52 (158.7884) |
| 2021-09-24 | BBQ Boogie & Blues 🏅 Calhoun, GA | 20 / 27 (666.7084) | 18 (169.6800) | 25 (162.2400) | 4 (174.2628) | 23 (160.5256) |
| 2021-08-27 | Great Americana BBQ Festival 🏅 Franklin, TN | 14 / 25 (666.1488) | 4 (175.4172) | 21 (157.0972) | 18 (162.8116) | 9 (170.8228) |
| 2021-07-30 | GBC Summer Showdown 🏅 Cumming, GA | 37 / 39 (642.6628) | 37 (158.2400) | 36 (159.3944) | 33 (161.0856) | 28 (163.9428) |
| 2019-03-08 | Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship 🏅 Nashville, TN | 41 / 67 (665.0288) | 42 (167.9772) | 30 (168.5372) | 61 (157.1088) | 20 (171.4056) |
Career map (orange GC · green top-10 · grey the rest — tap a pin)
Team of the Year standings (rank per category by season — year links to the full board on kcbs.us)
| Year | Series | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ | Master | #681 (207 pts) | #687 (252 pts) | #811 (202 pts) | #786 (177 pts) | #562 (317 pts) |
| 2024 ↗ | Master | #399 (525 pts) | #463 (460 pts) | #336 (745 pts) | #399 (545 pts) | #365 (620 pts) |
| 2023 ↗ | Master | #561 (311 pts) | #495 (426 pts) | #747 (261 pts) | #605 (301 pts) | #480 (411 pts) |
| 2022 ↗ | Master | #625 (295 pts) | #734 (245 pts) | #670 (320 pts) | #769 (220 pts) | #722 (245 pts) |
| 2021 ↗ | Master | #635 (242 pts) | #532 (347 pts) | #828 (182 pts) | #520 (347 pts) | #652 (257 pts) |
| 2019 ↗ | Master | #1957 (60 pts) | #2049 (60 pts) | #2028 (60 pts) | #2032 (60 pts) | #1838 (85 pts) |
| 2018 ↗ | Master | #927 (317 pts) | #946 (337 pts) | #1059 (287 pts) | #1027 (297 pts) | #684 (532 pts) |
| 2017 ↗ | Master | #353 (1051 pts) | #266 (1216 pts) | #326 (1101 pts) | #405 (946 pts) | #263 (1291 pts) |
| 2016 ↗ | Master | #911 (374 pts) | #1254 (259 pts) | #980 (374 pts) | #818 (479 pts) | #857 (434 pts) |
| 2015 ↗ | Master | #347 (1075 pts) | #333 (1095 pts) | #318 (1100 pts) | #446 (860 pts) | #275 (1220 pts) |
| 2014 ↗ | Master | #524 (731 pts) | #488 (791 pts) | #478 (836 pts) | #416 (906 pts) | #487 (771 pts) |
| 2013 ↗ | Master | #416 (736 pts) | #470 (681 pts) | #348 (886 pts) | #304 (976 pts) | #370 (846 pts) |