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Local Legends: Uncovering Nashville's Best Kept Hot Chicken Secrets

January 5, 2025

6 min read

Every tourist in Nashville knows about Prince's and Hattie B's. They've read the same listicles, watched the same food shows, and followed the same well-worn path to hot chicken fame. But what about the spots that don't make it into the travel guides?

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