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The Big 5: Tennessee tops TripAdvisor’s list for BBQ

Shaun Meade gnaws a rib as he and Kristin Lagerman eat barbecue during the Beast Feast BBQ Festival at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Chattanooga. Shaun Meade gnaws a rib as he and Kristin Lagerman eat barbecue during the Beast Feast BBQ Festival at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Chattanooga.

By Dave Flessner May 27, 2015 1 min read

As Americans take the road and grill out this summer, the website TripAdvisor has a new list of the best states for barbecue, based upon ratings and reviews of restaurants.

1. Tennessee

2. Texas

3. Missouri

4. North Carolina

5. Georgia

Source: TripAdvisor based on ratings and reviews from its website