History
Jim Oliver born and raised down the road from Monteagle, Tennessee. He worked in a steel foundry in Cleveland Ohio for 4 years before starting his restaurant business in 1960, at the age of 21, a drive-in curb service BBQ Joint called the Bee Hive, in Monteagle. Over the years he and his family have built their hospitality business into a must see Southern Icon Attraction featuring Generations of Family Recipes. Added the Smoke House Lodge & Cabins with 80 rooms & 21 Vacation Cabins around back of the lodge suitable for families or couples. The Old General Store is a historic icon featuring Vintage Antiques and Nostalgic gift items, including over 200 homemade flavors of sauces, jams, jellies, toppings, dressings, pickles, meat rubs. Now have extensive On Line Store for shopping from anywhere, including your smart phone. The 20 acre property caters to reunions, meetings, weddings, bike rallys, and any kind of big event. Live Music every Weekend, no cover. Operated by his children today
Specialties
Indoor & Outdoor Dining options, plus Take Out. Traditional Southern_Barbeque and Smoked Meats, Ribs, Beef Brisket, Turkey, Chicken, Bacon, Sausage, Fried Catfish & Chicken, Tennessee Country Ham, and over 200 BBQ and Hot Sauces, Jams, and Rubs. Affordable price range, _Family Friendly Menu offering many _sandwiches, side items, lunch & dinner plates, children's portions, _Salad Bar & Homemade Veg/Beef soup everyday, _Buffet with 2-3 meats and 6+ Hot Vegetables and casseroles, Homemade Fried Pies and ice cream, fresh desserts, great coffee, low calorie and low carb items. 49 Flavors nostalgic soft drinks. Great Dining room atmosophere with vaulted Timbered Ceiling, Antiques, Collectables. The Old General Store is filled with _Anitques, Louvin Brothers _Country _Music Museum, _Moonshine Museum, Homemade Fudge, old school candies, toys, collectables, folklore, health remedies, lotions, balms, and more. _Live _Nashville _Music every Friday and Saturday night, Family Friendly, No Admission, No smoking room, _Smoking Patio