It's 1 p.m. on a Tuesday — not the busiest day and time for many restaurants. But at Couch's Barbecue, there's little room left in the parking lot, the tables are filled and people keep coming in. At the tender age of 79, Couch's is Chattanooga's oldest, continuously running house of 'cue. Read Anne Braly's full Chatter story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ A plate of chicken barbecue with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and hot slaw at Couch’s Barbecue on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Owner Sarah Stiner serves customers at Couch’s Barbecue on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Photo 3 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ A plate of chicken barbecue with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and hot slaw at Couch’s Barbecue on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Photo 4 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Owner Sarah Stiner holds a plate of chicken barbecue at Couch’s Barbecue on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Photo 5 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilt...