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Perry Collins Wins Owl's Nest BBQ Supply Chili Championship

  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Perry Collins of Ooltewah captured the second Owl's Nest BBQ Supply Chili Championship on Saturday. Mr. Collins bested 12 other chili bowl experts to capture the $500 cash prize, trophy and Chili Championship ring.

BBQ expert Rhondell Thacker from Lookout Valley cooked his way to a second place finish and walked away with $300. Michael "BBQ Mike" Williams was third and won $150.

Rossville native "Grill Billy" Billy Holland stood out among the 12 other cooks and won the People's Choice Award and $300.

More than 150 people attended the event.


The Owl's Nest BBQ Supply Competition Series' next event is the Hamilton County Rib Cookoff on March 29.
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