Nashville’s Famous Hot Chicken

The first stop for many “Music City” visitors is for some of Nashville’s famous Hot Chicken! There are plenty of places to feast on this regional favorite but below are listed a few of the most established “brands” of the Fiery Fowl!

Prince’s Hot Chicken (The original hot chicken in Nashville!)

Andre Prince Jeffries, is still serving the legendary dish that Nashvillians crave. In the last few years, the hot chicken trend has caught on like wildfire throughout the South, but Prince’s Hot Chicken is the original and most locals claim that Prince’s remains the gold “standard for hot chicken.”

Hatti B’s

Hattie B’s opened in 2012 and has since become one of the biggest names in Nashville hot chicken — Music City alone has several locations with long lines, and the chain has expanded across the country, serving not just coveted hot chicken but also great sides and banana pudding. Pro-tip: The family behind Hattie B’s also owns the casual Bishop’s Meat & Three in Franklin, where you can get the same hot chicken (along with tender chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, catfish, and other staples) with far shorter waits.

Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish

One of Nashville’s most famous purveyors of hot chicken, Bolton’s has been serving the hot stuff for 20-plus years; it’s named for the late founder, Bolton Polk. And while, yes, the chicken is the main attraction at this East Nashville classic, don’t miss out on the hot fish sandwich or the Southern-style sides.

400 Degrees

Born from Aqui Hines love for Princes Hot Chicken, everything that comes from the kitchen at 400 Degrees pays homage to the original Nashville Hot Chicken. Over ten years later, nothing has changed, we keep the same commitment to making the best hot chicken in Nashville.