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Is Germantown Commissary BBQ Still Open? Update (Germantown, TN)

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As of September 2026, Germantown Commissary BBQ is listed open on commissarybbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, listed current daily hours (9:00 AM-8:00 PM) and a second, newly opened Collierville location, consistent with active operation.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 2290 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138
  • Current name Commissary BBQ

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Germantown Commissary's Memphis-style barbecue, highlighting its pit-smoked pork ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and roadhouse dining room outside Memphis. The restaurant, now branded as Commissary BBQ, serves Memphis-style barbecue and offers catering, gift cards, and nationwide shipping through Goldbelly. On 2026-09-08, the commissarybbq.com website listed current hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Germantown location and identified a second, newly opened Collierville, Tennessee location on South Houston Levee Road, indicating the business remains active and has expanded since the 2012 episode aired.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack
What was featured
Pit-smoked pork ribs and pulled pork sandwiches at a roadhouse-style barbecue joint
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Germantown Commissary BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Germantown Commissary BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Germantown Commissary BBQ is listed open on commissarybbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Germantown Commissary BBQ after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Germantown Commissary's Memphis-style barbecue, highlighting its pit-smoked pork ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and roadhouse dining room outside Memphis. As of September 2026, Germantown Commissary BBQ is listed open on commissarybbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Germantown Commissary BBQ called now?

Now: Commissary BBQ (formerly Germantown Commissary BBQ). As of September 2026, Germantown Commissary BBQ is listed open on commissarybbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Germantown Commissary BBQ located?

2290 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Germantown Commissary BBQ?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack”.

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Visit info

Address
2290 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
commissarybbq.com

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