Wells Station BBQ

09/02/2026

September Schedule Update! 🍁

While we won’t have any public pop-ups or market dates this month, the smokers are going non-stop behind the scenes! September is fully packed with:

✨ A private chef weekend feeding a group in Banner Elk, NC
🏈 UT Football Tailgates
💍 Weddings & private catering events

Even though we won’t be serving public events this month, we still have select availability for catering!

Hosting a UT Football Tailgate or planning a fall event? Let us take all the cooking off your hands so you can enjoy the day.

Have catering needs?
Reach out today through the catering request link in our bio or send us a direct message to lock in your date!

08/29/2026

This BBQ life ain’t easy.

Long days. Hot fires. Early mornings. Late nights. A hell of a lot of work that most people never see.

But man… I freaking love it.

There’s just something about being behind a fire, cooking good food, getting your hands dirty, and watching everything come together that puts me in my happy place.

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at the BBQ life. 🔥

Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

08/03/2026

Tennessee Football means one thing: BBQ. 🏈🔥 Skip the grill duty and let us handle the smoke. UT Tailgate Catering slots are filling up fast! DM us or hit the link in bio at wellsstationbbq.com to secure your date.

07/29/2026

New roots. Expanded menu. Same Tennessee soul. Let’s go, North Knox!

From starting out on wheels and popping up across town to finding a permanent home—we are officially putting down roots in North Knoxville!

We’ve loved every step of this journey, but we couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. Having our own space means more room to push our culinary craft, expand the menu beyond just classic BBQ, and serve this community in a whole new way.

Expect the same smoked meats and scratch-made flavor you know and love, plus a few new tricks up our sleeve.

Huge thank you to Inside of Knoxville for the feature and write-up (link in bio to read the full story! ). And an even bigger thank you to everyone who’s grabbed a plate, supported the food truck, and followed us along the way—we wouldn’t be here without you.

We’re just getting started. Stay tuned for opening details, menu drops, and progress updates!

📍 North Knoxville | See you soon!

07/28/2026

AUGUST LINEUP IS HERE 🔥🥩

We’re hitting the road all month long with scratch-made BBQ, local fire, and good vibes! Mark your calendars and come grab some food before we sell out.

📅 AUGUST SCHEDULE:
* Sat, Aug 1 | 📍 Market Square Farmers Market • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Fri, Aug 7 | 🔒 Private Event (Truck booked!)
* Fri, Aug 14 | 🔒 Private Event • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
* Sat, Aug 15 | 📍 Armor Gym • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Sat, Aug 29 | 📍 Market Square Farmers Market • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💡 Planning a fall party, wedding, tailgate,or private event? We would love the opportunity to cater your event! Head to wellsstationbbq.com to lock in your date.
See y'all at the pit! 💨🍖

07/24/2026

Super excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to serve my community in a whole new way! 🪵🔥

While BBQ will always be a core part of my roots, opening this restaurant gives me the canvas to expand our menu and share the full scope of my culinary background with you all. From scratch-made sides and seasonal dishes to elevated flavors that go beyond the smoker, I can’t wait to bring something truly special to the neighborhood.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us from popup days to now. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes updates, opening details, and menu sneak peeks!

07/24/2026

Super excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to serve my community in a whole new way! 🪵🔥
While BBQ will always be a core part of my roots, opening this restaurant gives me the canvas to expand our menu and share the full scope of my culinary background with you all. From scratch-made sides and seasonal dishes to elevated flavors that go beyond the smoker, I can’t wait to bring something truly special to the neighborhood.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us from popup days to now. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes updates, opening details, and menu sneak peeks!

Owner Marcus Stokely has spent years serving his barbecue from a food truck around Knoxville. Now he's opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Marcus Stokely

07/20/2026

Last night we had the privilege of eating at Laurence and Emily’s new restaurant, ABC.

They’ve been dreaming about this concept for years, and let me tell you—it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time.

As a chef, it’s only natural to analyze every restaurant we visit and think about what could be better. But as Jess and I finished our meal and talked about it, we realized we didn’t have a single complaint. I was completely blown away by the attention to detail in every dish. Everything was perfectly seasoned, beautifully balanced, and thoughtfully executed.

ABC, y’all absolutely crushed it. Knoxville is in for a real treat.

Now I’m just lucky to be a close neighbor when Wells Station BBQ opens. 😉

07/09/2026

Back in May, Wells Station BBQ turned 4 years old.

What started because I just missed being a chef and cooking over live fire—setting up a pop-up tent and a single smoker—quickly grew into something bigger than I ever imagined. From grueling tent days to upgrading to the trailer, every single step proved one thing: this dream deserved a real chance.

We’ve been laying low lately. Quietly working, planning, and building.

If you’ve heard the chatter around Knoxville… it’s true. The trailer was never the destination. It was just the beginning.

I’m beyond excited to finally share that Wells Station BBQ is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant! We’re finally putting down roots. Somewhere between good coffee and good beer… the smoke is settling in.

This dream took a village, and I could never have reached this point alone:
    
•    To my amazing wife: Thank you for your endless support and belief in me through every step of this wild ride. I truly could not do this without you.
    
•    To my good friend, mentor, and business partner, Brian Strutz of A Dopo | Sourdough Pizza : Thank you for your partnership, your invaluable guidance, and for helping turn this vision into a reality. This next step wouldn’t be possible without you.
    
•    To the Koch Family (Brooke, Rylan, and Ryan): You’ve been there since the tent days, grinding through long weekends and becoming family.

And to Knoxville—thank you for turning a backyard hobby into a food truck, and now into a place we can call home.

The next chapter starts now. We’ll see you where the smoke settles.

06/29/2026

Howdy Friends,

July is shaping up to be an exciting month for Wells Station BBQ! We're honored to be spending much of the month serving private events and celebrations. Every wedding, family gathering, and special occasion we're trusted to cater means the world to us, and we're incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community.

That said, we still have one opportunity to grab some BBQ this month!

# # 📅 July Schedule

**Friday, July 4**
🔒 Private Event

**Friday, July 10**
🔒 Private Event

**Saturday, July 18**
💍 Private Wedding

**Saturday, July 25**
📍 Market Square Farmers Market
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until sold out)

If you've been craving brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, or our homemade sides, make plans to see us at the Market Square Farmers Market. We smoke everything low and slow, and once it's gone, it's gone!

Thank you for supporting local barbecue, local farmers, and small business. We wouldn't be here without you, and we can't wait to serve you again soon.

**Texas Inspired. Tennessee Soul.**

**Marcus Stokely**
Owner & Pitmaster
**Wells Station BBQ**