Just like finding tourists wearing cowboy hats, green party tractors/alarming party hot tubs, and live music in Nashville, it’s pretty simple to locate something else this city is known for — hot chicken.
Love it or hate it, these days hot chicken is nearly synonymous with Nashville. Locals and tourists alike flock to their favorite heat slingers, whether it be where the fiery bird made its debut over 70 years ago, or to one of the handfuls of new hot chicken joints that are putting their own spins on the classic. And while dozens of restaurants have added a hot (fill in the blank) dish to their menus, these spots have a special focus on the original — Nashville hot chicken.
Most of the gold standard spots for fiery fowl remain open for takeout and/or delivery. See below for the full round-up of operational hot chicken-specific places — including hours, clickable ordering links, and merch (plus hot chicken seasoning, where available). Looking to change it up? Other places all around town feature outside-the-box hot chicken-inspired dishes on their menu for takeout and delivery: find a constantly updated running list here.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. Please be aware of changing local rules, and check individual restaurant websites for any additional restrictions such as mask requirements.
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