Wesson News
The new, family-owned Fire House BBQ is now open in town in the former Dump’s BBQ location.
New owners Lenzie and Michelle Chambers of Wesson had a soft opening in mid-August but say they are in full-blown “restaurant mode” now.
Ken and Kris Sullivan closed Dump’s to start a new chapter in their lives. The Sullivans now serve in ministry, pastoring at Union Hill Baptist Church in Brookhaven.
The Chambers heard that Dump’s was closing, so, one day, Lenzie went by to talk with Ken. They say it was “the right place, at the right time.”
Lenzie is originally from Texas, but moved to the are thirteen years ago. He had been working in the oil field industry and felt that season had “played out” for him.
Friends convinced the Chambers to open a restaurant - so they did it – and made it a family affair.
“We have our kids working here, along with other employees,” they said.
Their daughter, Bella (age 13), runs the cash register, and son, Sawyer (age 8) “pretty much does whatever we need him to do, whether it’s bussing tables or sweeping the floors; he’s willing to get in there to do whatever we need,” said Lenzie.
Customers are already raving over the food.
“Kyle and I tried the new BBQ place, Fire House,” said Christy Michael of Wesson, in a Facebook post. “It was good. Brisket was my fav. The BBQ sauce in the small bottle on the table is super good. Go check it out!”
“We had it last weekend,” posted Jamie Hillman Wallace, “and it was delicious. Go like and follow their page to get the word out.”
The restaurant serves appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, sides, and meat offerings that include brisket, pork ribs and link sausage. Brisket is only available after 5 p.m. to ensure that it’s cooked to perfection.
“It’s great food…everything is good. We’ve had no complaints so far. It’s definitely not fast food,” said Lenzie.
He adds that the restaurant has already been completely packed several nights – and patrons report that “no seats available” means their wait will result in a mouth-watering meal.
“There’s been a few times we didn’t have a seat available. We are in the growing stage. There could be a little wait,” said Lenzie.
Michelle says she is thrilled about the new family business.
“I’m excited about what God is doing in our lives and in our community,” she said. “It’s more than a restaurant; it’s a place of ministry. We need it. The community needs it.”
Fire House BBQ is located at 1033 Church Street in Wesson and is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. They can be reached at 601-643-6000.
