Rain Can’t Dampen the Flavor: Clarksville’s Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off Heats Up
May 4, 2024
Clarksville, TN – The 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off commenced on Friday evening at Hilltop Supermarket in Clarksville, TN. The event started with a lively party featuring a 70s-80s Tribute Band and an array of delectable food available. Despite a drizzle earlier in the day, the weather cleared up in the afternoon, creating perfect conditions for the festivities.
“The weather worked out well. Around 10 o’clock, we were afraid, and it was still drizzling a little bit. But then the rain cleared off, and everything is great now, so I couldn’t ask for any better,” said Cody Jackson, Hilltop Supermarket.

Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off kickoff party. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off set for May 3rd-4th
April 25, 2024
Clarksville, TN – The savory scent of barbecue smoke will once again fill the air as Hilltop Supermarket prepares to host the highly anticipated Hilltop Supermarket 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off on May 3rd and 4th.
Located just outside of Clarksville, Tennessee, this annual event pays homage to the late Dwayne Byard, a beloved community member known for his passion for grilling and generosity.
2022 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off to be held at Hilltop Supermarket May 20th-21st
May 19, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Supermarket will host the annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off this Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st, 2022. This event is free and open to the public.
Hilltop holds this event every year in honor of Dwayne Byard who passed away in 2015.
The cook-off begins Friday night at 6:00pm and continues until 9:00pm. There will be live music by The Beagles as well as fresh BBQ for sale.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2021 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off was biggest competition to date
May 18, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 17th, Hilltop Supermarket held the 2021 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off. The weather was just right, a little overcast with a slight breeze.
This year was the biggest cook-off yet with 22 teams in the field. The teams competed for trophies and cash prizes.
This event is held every year to honor Dwayne Byard who passed away a few years ago.

Pig Destroyer was named Hilltop Supermarket’s 2021 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off Grand Champion.
Hilltop Supermarket to hold 2021 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off May 14th-15th
May 13, 2021
Clarksville, TN – This Friday and Saturday, May 14th and 15th, Hilltop Supermarket will hold their annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off. This event is held in honor of Dwayne Byard who passed away in 2015.
Everything kicks off Friday with live music from 6:00pm until 9:00pm and the Kids Cook-Off.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2020 BBQ Bash set for October 3rd
September 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual BBQ Bash from 10:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 at Liberty Park. The event is sponsored by TriStar Beverage of Clarksville, Queener Law, and Bojangles.
The public is invited to watch area teams compete to prepare the best tasting barbecue. Admission for the public is free, and guests can expect live music, artisan vendors and a cornhole tournament. Beer and barbecue will be available for purchase, and 100 percent of beer proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off to be held May 3rd and 4th
May 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Supermarket will be holding their annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off this Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. This event is held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away in 2015.
Friday night is the Kids Cook-Off and live music. The BBQ Cook Off will be on Saturday.

Annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off to be held at Hilltop Supermarket this Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville BBQ Bash to be held this Saturday at Liberty Park
October 17, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville BBQ Bash is free event to the public and will take place beginning at 10:00am, Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Clarksville BBQ Bash returning to Liberty Park
May 16, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Now’s the time to save the date for Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s BBQ Bash.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash is free to the public and will take place beginning at 11:00am, Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 3rd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off a great success despite rain
May 6, 2018
Clarksville, TN – It might have been raining, but spirits were high at Hilltop Supermarket’s 3rd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off.
The cook off was held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away three years ago. Proceeds from the event went towards a scholarship fund for Dwayne’s grandchildren.
Seventeen teams competed for trophies and cash prizes. There was BBQ, ribs and more for sale.