The 9 Best Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurants, Ranked 2024

"There are people out there who swear by the blistering birds from Slow Burn. For us, it hasn’t quite been the same since it closed its East Nashville location (along with the Madison and Hendersonville outposts). They’re still bringing the “heat” though (sorry), albeit from a food truck and a new delivery-only space in Midtown Foods. There’s crispy, tongue-numbing bliss to be found here, especially in some of its more unique creations, like the hot chicken apple fritters—an unexpected flavor combo that you’ll find yourself thinking about at random times during the day. " - jackie gutierrez jones 2