The Germantown Commissary | Food & Dining

We are constantly asked, "What is a Commissary and why are you called this?" Commissary's were small country stores throughout the South. They sold everything from blue jeans to bologna.

The original Commissary, in Germantown, Tennessee was a small country store for over 90 years, until Walker Taylor bought it in 1981. The name worked then and still does today.  We hope you enjoy our hickory-smoked, slow-cooked BBQ & Ribs the folks around here have enjoyed for over 25 years. We cook the old-time, Memphis-style BBQ way.

Let the Germantown Commissary cater your next party. We can serve between 10 and 10,000 hungry people. Full- or self-service, leave the work and worry to us!

The staff at Germantown Commissary really hopes you enjoy your meal. Please let us know how we may serve you better. If you like us, tell a friend! If you don't, tell us so we can take care of you better when you come see us again!

Thank You! Please come back soon!
Walker Taylor

P.S. Folks, our food is homemade. We strive to serve food fast, not fast food! Some items–like burgers, shrimp, and grilled chicken sandwiches–are cooked to order, so it may take a little longer to prepare them. Sit back and think about what you'll have for dessert!