The creative spirit of Nashville is reflected not only in its music, but also on the beautiful symphonies it crafts for your taste buds. The vibrant and flavorful cuisine of Tennessee stems from decades of Southern cooking entertwined with the influence of immigrants from the far reaches of the globe.
Naturally, the region is known as the birthplace of Nashville hot chicken. Fried to a crunchy golden crisp, doused in fiery spices ranging from mild to "clucking hot", served on a bed of soft white bread with a pickle — you'll keep coming back for more.
Tennessee is known for its low-and-slow barbecue culture, and Nashville is happy to offer you a taste. It’s easy to find biscuits and barbecue by the bucket-full in the many barbecue restaurants.
Cheap, delicious and satisfying eats are found on every street in the Music City, and, with no shortage of music, Nashville is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Discover the spots that make Nashville the culinary destination it is today.