Statistically, people who grow up in rough neighborhoods and single parent households are not likely to make it far in the real world once they become adults. On average, many people who grow up in low income households in neighborhoods that are funded very low by the government either end up in jail or in a graveyard. However, many people have proven this statistical information to be wrong and very inaccurate, being that they have now become very successful in their business ventures and endeavors. Some of them may have even become business owners, such as Tarus Alexander.

Tarus Alexander, an Atlanta native, has decided to bring back a little sugar, spice, and everything nice to the west side of Atlanta. Mr. Alexander grew up in Hollywood Court, one of the roughest project complexes that has ever graced Atlanta with its presence. Growing up has not always been a walk in the park for Mr. Alexander. As the eldest of five children, he was held to great responsibility when it came to ensuring that his family was in good hands. Being that his mother was a single parent, it was very hard for her to provide for her children the way she wanted to. The Alexanders faced many different hardships in life, many of which should have typically made the members of the family become the opposite of what they are today, successful.

Tarus Alexander is the founder of TBA BBQ. He owns a mobilized barbeque smoker that shows his appreciation and outstanding love for his hometown NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons. Although it was not easy for Mr. Alexander to purchase this smoker, he put in extra work and overtime trying to ensure that he made his dreams become a reality instead of a continuous thought. The business was founded to simply bring back something for the people on the west side of Atlanta to enjoy, and also to show the love Mr. Alexander has for cooking and satisfying the people within the community he was raised. Even though the business has only been open since July, customer satisfaction and growth has increased tremendously and is only expected to get better over time.

Tarus Alexander is a living testimony that troubles do not last always and that tough times and situations will only make an individual stronger than they have ever been. Mr. Alexander is a product of a neighborhood that is only known for bad things, but is not seen for the good it has actually done in the lives of the people who occupied the space. This goes to show the world that everyone is not a statistic and there is nothing impossible for anyone to do. Success does not come easy to those who truly want it and work hard to get it. If you have a dream, go for it. Shoot for the stars and attempt to land on the moon like Mr. Alexander, that way all blessings will forever be in your favor. Mr. Alexander is truly "The Best Around".