Your Ultimate Guide to
Nashville's Best
Hot Chicken
Discover legendary spots, hidden gems, heat levels & maps in one click.
Featured Hot Chicken Spots
From legendary institutions to hidden gems, discover Nashville's finest hot chicken restaurants
Red's 615 Chicken
Consistently ranked number one by Nashville locals on Reddit. Their hot chicken crunchwrap is legendary, and they're right next to the Parthenon. This is where locals go when they want the best.
Brave Idiot
Food truck permanently parked behind No Quarter pinball bar. Dylan Field does innovative hot chicken creations like quesadillas, fried green tomatoes, and Nashville hot onion burgers. 10 unique spice levels.
400 Degrees
The name tells you everything you need to know about their commitment to heat. Locals say this is the best hot chicken. Ask for '900 degrees' off-menu if you dare. Takes time but worth the wait.
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
The locals' choice for when you want heat without the hype. Founded by a former Prince's cook. Reddit locals say their hot fish is better than their chicken, and their mild will 'light you up.'
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Midtown
The hot chicken spot that put Nashville on the culinary map. Locals call it 'tourist chicken' but admit it's consistent and good for beginners. Their 'Shut the Cluck Up' level isn't just a name - it's a dare.
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
The OG. The legend. The place where it all started. Locals respect the history but say this location doesn't quite live up to the original that burned down. Still a pilgrimage worth making.
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Explore Nashville's Hot Chicken Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nashville Hot Chicken
Everything you need to know before diving into Nashville's spiciest culinary adventure
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