Carey Bringle is the founder and owner of Peg Leg Porker Restaurant, Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, Pig Star, and Peg Leg Porker Bourbon, and is widely recognized for helping put Nashville barbecue on the national map. A proud Nashville native, he is an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for local businesses and community initiatives. Known for his larger-than-life personality and commitment to authentic Southern hospitality, Carey continues to shape Nashville’s food and spirits scene.