Andre Prince Jeffries's family invented hot chicken in Nashville in the 1930s. The Nolensville shop runs the canonical version. James Beard America's Classic.
OrderQuarter dark, Medium heat, plain white bread with pickles.
TipThe Nolensville location is the heart of the operation; the original Dickerson Pike shop closed and reopened on Broadway.
The Loveless Cafe on Highway 100 in Nashville has served scratch biscuits, country ham and redeye gravy since 1951, anchoring the Natchez Trace's tourist.
OrderPlate of biscuits with peach preserves; country ham and redeye gravy with eggs.
TipLines build by 09:00 weekends; put your name down and shop the on-site Hams & Jams Country Market while you wait.
Claire Menelly's Dozen Bakery in Nashville moved to Grandview Avenue in February 2025, a five-times larger space with full cafe service and a wood-fired oven.
Worth the queueSourdough miche
TipSourdough loaves go fastest; arrive by 09:00. The morning bun and country biscuit are the bakery's signatures.
Andre Prince Jeffries's Nolensville Road shop in Nashville runs the original 1930s hot chicken recipe in counter format. James Beard America's Classic winner.
TryHot chicken plate
TipQuarter dark, Medium heat, plain white bread with pickles. Medium has more flavour than Hot for first-timers.
Loveless Cafe on Highway 100 in Nashville has served scratch biscuits, country ham and redeye gravy since 1951, anchoring the Natchez Trace's tourist circuit.
OrderCountry ham with redeye gravy and biscuits
TipLines build by 09:00 weekends; put your name down and shop the on-site Hams & Jams Country Market while you wait.
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