CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) People were lined up Monday at noon for the ribbon cutting and opening of the new MISSION BBQ in Clarksville.

The restaurant, at 2644 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., is the second location to open in Tennessee. The grand opening featured a live rendition of the National Anthem followed by the ribbon cutting.

MISSION BBQ is known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. Charity nights were featured on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. There was a Firefighters Friends and Family Night, Police Officers Friends and Family Night, and Military Appreciation Night.