Archers BBQ quietly closes all of its locations after more than a decade in East Tennessee

Archer’s BBQ abruptly closes all Knoxville area locations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A local chain of barbecue restaurants in the Knoxville area abruptly shut their doors this week after more than a decade in business. All six locations of Archer's BBQ have been closed, a former managerial employee told WATE. Fire and Smoke, a West Knoxville steakhouse from the same owner, has also shut down after a few months in business. Back Yard Burgers in Knoxville to close after 35 years The Memphis-style …

Archers BBQ quietly closes all of its locations after more than a decade in East Tennessee

Archers BBQ in Knoxville went completely quiet on Wednesday and its presence vanished online, leaving many wondering what was going on.