The Best Hot Chicken in Nashville

 What is "hot chicken"? Back in the day, it started with woman seeking to punish her cheating man with some overly spicy, downright brutual fried chicken. She didn't factor that he would love it and make a business from it. 

Prince’s

423 6^th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37203

This food truck is located in the Yee-Haw Brewing Co. complex with games, Old Smokey moonshine tastings, and of course, Yee-Haw beer. Prince's is also located in the new Assembly Food Hall on Broadway. Prince’s is the original hot chicken. The original location may not be around anymore, but the legend lives on. All other hot chicken is just an imitation of this juicy delicacy. But beware, it’s hot.

 

Bolton’s Spicy Chicken and Fish

624 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37204    615-254-8015

Bolton’s is in a small building that you’d pass before you see it. It’s got the heat, but still has the flavor.

 

Party Fowl

719 8^th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37203    615-624-8255

Brunch at their original location is Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. The Bourbon Glazed Beignets are to die for! If you want to try hot chicken, this place will let you hit two birds with one stone: awesome brunch and one of the town’s best places to find Nashville hot chicken. And, of course, they offer Mimosas and Bloody Marys. BUT they also offer the ultimate Bloody Mary that they call Brunch For Two for $50. It’s a 55 ounce Blood Mary topped with two whole fried Cornish game hens, two whole scotch eggs, eight fried okra, and a whole avocado!

 

The Row

110 Lyle Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203     615-321-1224

The Row is a good place to get hot chicken, bbq, or a burger, so if you have friends with varying tastes, this might be a good stop for you. And their brunch is available seven days a week 8am until 3pm. They have live music every day starting at 6pm, and on Saturdays starting at 2pm. I hear they have a pretty good Bloody Mary bar as well.

 

Scoreboard

2408 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214    615-883-3866

The Scoreboard is a sports bar with a little bit for everyone. They have live music weekly. You can get a great hot chicken sandwich, burgers, wings, or bbq.

 

Woolworth’s on 5th

221 5^th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37219    615-891-1361

In the location of the original Woolworth’s, this restaurant is gorgeous and a beautiful throwback to the 50’s and 60’s. You get a lot for your money. With the hot chicken, you get two chicken breasts! I highly suggest the sundae. It’s huge!