[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3777-S3778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING BUBBY'S BBQ

 Mr. PAUL. Madam President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize 
Bubby's BBQ of Corbin, KY, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
  For as long as he can remember, Marcus ``Bubby'' Shepherd loved to 
cook. He appreciated how food could bring people together and create a 
sense of comfort for everyone at the table. After working as a truck 
driver for 15 years, Marcus decided to switch career paths and open a 
restaurant that showcased his specialty: cooking and smoking meat. 
Hence, Bubby's BBQ of Corbin, KY, was born and very quickly became a 
Shepherd family affair, spearheaded by Marcus.
  From carefully crafted pulled pork barbecue to exceptionally crisp 
fried catfish, Bubby's BBQ has a vast selection of menu items that are 
undeniably delectable. Whether customers choose to order from the menu 
or opt for the all-you-can-eat buffet, it is certain that the food will 
always be excellent. Marcus ensures that all of the food served abides 
by his recipes, so that each meal eaten at Bubby's tastes as if Marcus 
had whipped it up himself. The barbeque is smoked for 10-12 hours each 
night using hickory wood, and everything is homemade, right down to the 
BBQ sauce. This attention to detail is what has made Bubby's BBQ widely 
recognized for its consistency and high-quality food. A testament to 
their success, Bubby's BBQ has won the People's Choice Award for Best 
Restaurant several years in a row in various categories.
  The delicious food attracts thousands of customers from all over 
Kentucky, and the welcoming ambience and high-quality service at 
Bubby's makes people never want to leave. The waitstaff goes out of 
their way to guarantee the customers are always satisfied and their 
drinks are never empty. Everyone that visits Bubby's BBQ feels as if 
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are part of the restaurant family, and a missing regular never goes 
unnoticed by the staff. Some will go to the restaurant as many as four 
to five times a week and never get tired of the food. Bubby's care is 
not limited to its customers; it extends to its local community. The 
restaurant hosts many fundraising events to raise money for the youth 
sports teams in the Corbin area. Bubby's BBQ also uses its resources to 
support those who do not have stable access to food through its 
involvement in the Corbin Community Backpack Program, an initiative 
that provides local schoolchildren, who have little or no food 
available at their home, backpacks full of food to last them over the 
weekends. Additionally, Bubby's BBQ assists with Operation James Scott, 
a veteran-led community activity that purchases Christmas presents for 
local children.
  Bubby's BBQ has cultivated a famed reputation for its authenticity. 
There is a strong sense of comfort every guest can feel when they dine 
at Bubby's. With food that resembles family cooking, phenomenal service 
that prioritizes customer satisfaction, and interior design that 
reflects a southern country style, Bubby's makes you feel at home. This 
quality of care and intimacy with customers is distinct to small 
businesses. Everyone who goes to Bubby's BBQ knows there is just no 
place like it, nor could it ever be replicated. Marcus's ability to 
transform his passion into a successful business is an embodiment of 
the entrepreneurial spirit that uplifts this country. I want to thank 
Marcus Shepherd and the Shepherd family for all of the work they have 
done to support their community of Corbin and the American people. I 
look forward to watching your continued growth and success in 
Kentucky.

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