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Taste the Heat Nashville Hot Chicken

Hot Chicken is a Nashville original, invented by a scorned lover seeking revenge nearly 100 years ago and first served at the famed Prince’s Hot Chicken. Today, the fried chicken dish doused in fiery spices and served on a bed of white bread with a pickle can be found at restaurants throughout the city, with heat levels ranging from mild to XXX Hot.

“Every now and then you find something that has a taste, a sensation, an emotional experience that is totally unique. And that is what I discovered in Nashville Hot Chicken.”

Chef Brian Morris, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Nashville's Hot Chicken Restaurants

Taste the heat and try some famous Nashville Hot Chicken at one of these restaurants.

More hot chicken restaurants
Bolton’s Spicy Chicken and Fish

8th Avenue
615-383-1421

East Nashville
615-254-8015

boltonsspicy.com

Helen's

Germantown
615-964-7331
helenshotchicken.com

The Row Kitchen & Pub

Midtown
615-321-1224
therownashville.getbento.com

Tips & Tricks for eating hot chicken in Nashville
When to stop by

If you're trying to avoid a line and all you want is hot chicken, then stop by from 2-5pm for an early dinner or appetizer before a big night. Or stop by after 9pm for a late night supper.

Start slow

Even the bravest of people have cried after ordering the heat level 'hot' at some of Nashville's hot chicken restaurants. It is best to start mild and work your way up! You definitely don't want to start with the hottest level available.

Multiple Locations
  1. Hattie B's has THREE locations: Midtown, Charlotte, and 8th Avenue. Call ahead and ask if there's a wait before heading over.
  2. Party Fowl has TWO locations: The Gulch and Donelson. Call ahead and ask if there's a wait before heading over.
Order to-go

Don't be afraid to order to-go! Hattie B's Hot Chicken and Party Fowl offer options to go.

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Book Your Trip

If you dare to taste the heat of Nashville's famous hot chicken, start planning your next trip by looking for a place to stay. Make sure it's close to a hot chicken restaurant.

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