"A long-standing restaurant chain that lays claim to inventing Nashville hot chicken; historically rooted in Black communities, the dish is served in formats like sandwiches, tenders, and whole pieces and is an essential local culinary tradition to try." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines