This is one of those “finally!” moments.

For nearly 3 years now, Slow Fire BBQ has been one of the worst-kept secrets in town—if you knew, you knew. The school bus converted to food truck built a loyal following the old-fashioned way: showing up, firing up, and serving some of the most legit, no-frills barbecue you could find anywhere around the Coastal Empire. No gimmicks, no shortcuts—just smoke, time, and a whole lot of flavor.

They set up shop along Waters Avenue for a hot minute last year with hopes that it would become something permanent, but that didn’t pan out. The search for a space was hot and heavy. Practically every time I crossed paths with Terrance Williams, the pit master behind it all, he’d share some potential spots, but nothing was moving.

Until now. Now, they’ve got a place to call home.

Slow Fire BBQ is moving into the space at 37th and Habersham. If you frequent the area, you’ve seen it 10 million times. An old, historic gas station that most recently was converted into Baby’s a tiny neighborhood snack shop. That was a very short run.

Terrance tells me the build out at that corner will include a kitchen and a pit room behind the build. The project SHOULD take 5-6 months. And you all know the reason why I capitalized that.

The good news, though, is that you don’t have to wait to enjoy the BBQ. They’ll be parking the bus there Thursdays through Saturdays going forward.

The move to a permanent location on 37th Street feels like the natural next step for a concept that’s been steadily building momentum. It also means something really important for the rest of us: consistency. No more tracking the truck across social media or hoping you catch them on the right day. That brisket, those ribs, that smoky goodness—it’s got an address now, which is great news for our BBQ scene as a whole.

Whenever I’m asked about BBQ in Savannah, I always include Slow Fire on my list, but it always came with the caveat that you had to try to find them, which sometimes, was tough. Terrance admits they were losing hope in finding a permanent spot. Then this opportunity fell out of the sky.

So yeah, Savannah’s barbecue scene just got a little stronger. And for anyone who’s been a fan from the beginning, this one feels earned.

Bottom line: some of Savannah’s best BBQ finally has a permanent home—and that’s a win for everyone.

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