I’m from Asheville, NC and the big debate there is Eastern Barbecue or Western Barbecue? Well, the debate in Nashville is… who has the best hot chicken? Hattie B’s or Prince’s? It’s a tough call, so you’ll just have to try both.

Pictured below are the Dirty Bird Fries (topped with Mac & Cheese, chicken bites, pickles, and comeback sauce) and the Hot Chicken Sandwich from Hattie B’s. There are 3 Hattie B locations in Nashville. The one in Midtown is the original, but there’s usually a long line. We chose the one in Melrose, and there was no wait. Order from the counter, they’ll give you a number, and then bring out the food to you. They serve beer, soft drinks, and floats, too.

They’ll ask you to choose the heat level you want for your chicken. You have six options: