"Hands Down The Best Meat In Town!

Butcher Shop in Chattanooga, TN

From our block to your grill, hand-cut, house-made, and hometown trusted since 1982

When you want meat that actually tastes like meat, Don’s Meat Shop is the butcher shop locals trust. You’ll get hand-cut steaks, house-made sausages, and grill-ready favorites prepared just the way you like them. Whether you’re firing up the smoker, planning a holiday feast, or just want something better for dinner, we make it easy to get high-quality meats without the guesswork. Real flavor. Local service. No shortcuts.

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OUR STORY

Welcome to Don's Meat Shop

When you walk into Don's Meat Shop, chances are you'll be greeted by Donnie or Will Rains, a father and son who have dedicated their lives to one thing: giving this community the best meat in town.

Donnie's roots in the trade run deep. His father, Don Rains, founded Don's Meat Shop in 1982 after a lifetime in the business, one that started when Don himself was just 11 years old. Don and his wife Sally built something special near Hixson High School with little more than a shoestring budget and an unmatched commitment to quality.

It didn't take long before the community took notice, and Don's earned a reputation that spread from neighbor to neighbor: Hands Down the Best Meat in Town.

ONLY THE BEST

Steaks Fresh-cut Daily, House-made Sausages

"Hands Down The Best Meat In The Chattanooga Area"

Each morning is started early by cutting steaks to keep quality high and flavor at its peak.

We also hand-make a number of sausages, including breakfast sausage, bratwurst, cajun
sausage, Italian sausage and more.

Premium Fresh cut Steaks

Hand cut and perfectly trimmed for maximum flavor and tenderness.

Tomahawk Ribeye

Our signature steak, impressive presentation with exceptional marbling.

House-made products

From Filet kabobs, to bacon burgers, and more, our house-made specialties are crafted with care.

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Our Services

Beyond our premium meat selection, we offer additional services to enhance your experience.

Custom Cut Meats

Tell us exactly what you need — thickness, weight, trim — and we'll cut it fresh to order. No compromises, no pre-packaged guesswork.

Cooking Advice

Not sure how to prep that cut? Donnie and Will have decades of experience and are happy to walk you through it — right there at the counter.

Special Orders

Looking for something you don't see in the case? Just ask. We regularly source specialty cuts and can often accommodate requests with a little lead time.

Fresh Cut Beef

Our steaks are hand-cut daily, hamburger meat is ground in-house from chuck roast (with no fillers) for the highest quality, and we have some specialty grinds, such as bacon burger patties which are also made fresh in-house.