Just like finding tourists wearing cowboy hats, green party tractors, 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.
See below for the full round-up of operational hot chicken-specific places. 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.
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