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Mary's Old Fashioned Pit BBQ

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Description

Mary’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ was originally opened in 1962 by Mary Seals (1940-2023), and has been family-owned since then. It is a staple barbecue restaurant in Nashville and is very popular today. It has been owned by Katresa Fizer since 2010. The building is located on Jefferson Street in the historic African American Business District, and serves as a key part of African American history in Nashville.

Title Mary's Old Fashioned Pit BBQ
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Addison Youngkin
Date 1962
Address 1106 Jefferson Street Nashville, TN 37208
Type Building
Source Mary Seals, founder
Contributor Katresa Fizer
Subject Post-World War II; Food; Neighborhoods
Keywords North Nashville, Buildings, American Cuisine, Casual Dining
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0