Hickory Versus Mesquite

I like barbeque. I was raised on hickory-smoked meats, which is typical around my hometown of Nashville. Tennessee-style bbq is still mighty enjoyable, but as a teen, I was introduced to Texas-style bbq smoked with mesquite at a place near the former Hickory Hollow mall called Texana Grill. I found mesquite to be just as enjoyable as hickory. I would say that mesquite holds its own with hickory, although it is relatively rare around Nashville to find a restaurant using mesquite. I imagine out West that it is rare to find a restaurant using Tennessee Hickory. As much as I like bbq, I would never say no to either.