Chef Joe Bond has a personality to match the intensity of the products he offers through his business, Smokin’ Joe’s Foods. Smokin’ Joe’s offers authentic Southern coastal accoutrements to go with any dish, including batters, tartar sauces and seasonings.

For example, his fish batter isn’t just great with seafood — you can use it for fried tomatoes and pickles — and the Lemon Pepper Seasoning pairs with any meat and is good in crab boils and soups.

Chef Joe’s Shuck’n Hot Seasoning is guaranteed to “turn customers’ world upside down” and the “mouth-watering, tongue-slapping” hushpuppy mix was given the top rating from Pick Tennessee, an organization that is part of the state’s Department of Agriculture. Smokin’ Joe’s also offers something for those with a sweet tooth with caramel, chocolate and strawberry syrups, whipped cream and peanut butter, which interestingly goes well with hushpuppies, per Bond’s suggestion.

Business partner Hyman Albritton said that Bond wakes up with a new recipe near daily, while he focuses on the marketing aspect of the business, including logos and packaging. The two have known each other since 2015 and have a dynamic energy about their partnership.

Smokin’ Joe’s does free in-store demonstrations of their products and Chef Joe Bond can be reached at (615)715-2983.