Fox & Locke

If you’re looking for a spot that feels like stepping into a piece of the Old West, but with good food, live music, and a friendly local crowd... this place nails it. The rustic décor, and western charm make it the perfect backdrop for their open mic nights. We went on a Thursday for open mic night. The energy is was fun and relaxed, you’ll find everyone from seasoned musicians to song writers grabbing the mic. The food is hearty and flavorful, the kind of meal that makes you feel at home (we had fried bologna sandwiches), and the drinks hit just right. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner, local music, or just to soak up that small-town country atmosphere, this spot is worth checking out. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why local gems matter more than chain restaurants ever could.

Food was great. Lots of talents on Open Mic Night. The Bandana Brothers were my favorite. Keep an eye out for Sauter and Koda Jackson! These brothers blew the crowd away with two incredible songs and some seriously impressive guitar work. Sauter even celebrated his 16th birthday on stage, proving he’s a star in the making with a voice and stage presence that commands attention. Whether it’s country, rock, blues, or folk, this duo has the talent and the "it" factor to go all the way. Follow me on Instagram - @thecannyadventurist for a deeper dive into my reviews.

Wow! What an amazing night. We're in town visiting friends and they got us a table for the Fox & Locke open mic night that takes place on Thursdays. It was almost 3 hours of nonstop performances by up and coming musicians with a few old timers thrown in. There's a full bar and table service. I got the quinoa burger which was actually very tasty. The service was very friendly and our drinks were kept fresh all night. But the real magic is getting so see the next generation of super stars on the rise. 18 acts packed into a 3 hour time slot. Each performer played two songs and it was incredible what a well oiled machine the stage production is. Whoever is running the sound board deserves an award! Each act ranged from a single artist on guitar to piano to a full band with three guitars, a bass, and drums plus 4 mics. Every artist sounded crisp and clear, which is impressive when you only have a 2-3 minute transition time between performers. Highlights of the night were Ollee Owens' cover of Etta James and The Bandana Brothers' standing ovation. I don't know if it's always like this, but it felt pretty magical that artists were just dropping into each others' sets with zero rehearsal and, even when they were obviously messing up, it sounded incredible and you could tell they were having a lot of fun. All the artists hang around in the back so my advice is to say hi and give a compliment on your way to or from the bathroom.

Very nice people. They have live music there often. We made reservations for the music but we're put on a wait list. We did get a table. I just had a sandwich but it was good.

This is a pretty cool spot apparently from music and drinks. The food is pretty good but it’s very meat and three. I was able to spot an inch and a half thick thick ribeye that wasn’t on the menu the chef Deborah Brenda cooked up perfect temp, and hooked us up. Coolest thing about this places if you really want a tree walk next-door to the country boy and go downstairs and there’s a really cool speakeasy. There’s no sounds from the speakeasy and you don’t even know it there and they have really good drinks and a really good atmosphere. Great customer service both places, highly recommend about.

Cannot speak for the food but I can tell you that they do have a fun atmosphere that is inviting and a bar where you can order some drinks. Do not expect full bar service nor a full menu of drinks here though. Very disappointing that the bartender couldn't even make a simple Manhattan... The live music though however makes up for it and I do recommend!

We only popped in for some ice cream as we were traveling all day and needed a stop. What better place than the quant & historic little country town of Leipers Fork with the Fox & Locke restaurant and bar right in the middle. Live music was being performed by four guitarist and singers with different and unique personally written songs as well as established country songs. The place was packed and everyone was enjoying a relaxing reprieve from the bright sunshine and traveling on a Labor Day weekend. The ice cream did the trick for us and we continued to explore the rest of country lifestyle surroundings.

The food is average, but the experience is phenomenal. The staff is very accommodating and hospitable as you would think in the south. I go every time I am in Nashville. The music is intimate and raw.

BEST BOLOGNA SANDWICH EVER! Today was my second time visiting Leiper's Fork and I made sure to go to Fox & Locke to sit and eat their bologna sandwich. This is not your make at home bologna sandwich with your deli meat; no no, Fox & Locke's bologna sandwich is a thick cut, fresh, yummy bologna sandwich. The people that work at Fox & Locke are so warm and inviting! and you can actually feel that "hang out and eat good food and have a beer" feel that is an actual genuine vibe at Fox & Locke. I love this place and am already smiling thinking about my next visit to Leiper's Fork (just so I can eat a bologna sandwich at F&L :) )

Fun bar and bbq restaurant with live music, as found along Broadway, downtown Nashville. Loud fun and good food is what F&L is all about. It's a great stop following an afternoon of browsing the cute shops of lovely Franklin, Tennessee.

One of the worst meals I've ever had. The Mac and cheese was waterlogged and tasteless; the cauliflower casserole was like baby food and tasteless as well. Green beans had grit in them. Fried okra needed to cook about 10 minutes longer; it was over breaded and undercooked. They ran out of ice and we had warm 'iced' tea. Thank God, their fried pickles were good, or I would've starved for lunch. Note: at the end of the meal they brought ice in from somewhere and we were able to chill the tea ( finally).

Found this after many great reviews while visiting Lepiers Fork, a gem in Tennessee. Food was wonderful, service great and music so good! Enjoyed so much and will definitely go back.

Every small town has a gathering place, a place that brings people together with a sense of community. Fox & Locke seems to be the heartbeat of Leiper's Fork and provides that space. It's not pretentious which may be why people flock here to eat, drink and listen to great live music. We went on a Thursday songwriter night for an early dinner and listened to several musicians share their songs. The place was packed both inside and out with an eclectic gathering of people. Outside seemed to be where folks hung out to enjoy sharing each others company while inside was for listening and appreciating the music with dinner and drinks. I was happy to see they were keeping it local with several Tennessee beers on tap. I also was excited they had a vegan option on their menu which was quite tasty- a roasted garlic quinoa burger. We added sweet potatoes fries along with two local tap beers to round out our dinner. You could feel the energy of community this night, I think Fox & Locke has a good thing going by honoring the legacy of this space while providing a place for all to gather and share community.

This venue is tucked away and off the beaten path, but once you've been you know what a gem it is! In Leipers Fork off Old Hillsboro Highway, it hosts some great musicians, from bluegrass to blues to Americana. Tickets are cheap. Parking is easy, big lot plus plenty of street space. $15 food/drink minimum per person, so plan to eat before the show. There isn't a bad seat in the joint and staff is so friendly. I know I'll be back for menu more shows. Highly recommend!

Great service and the food was delicious. We saw Cimeron 615 and they were fantastic. Will return as soon as possible! Highly recommend

Fox & Locke is supposed to be a great lunch spot. We found their "famous" pulled pork sandwiches to be dried out and tasteless unless accompanied by a lot of overly sweet barbecue sauce. The staff is very friendly. The ambiance is a bunch of mismatched tables and chairs thrown together.

This is such a cute place! Much better than Puckett's! We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and it was perfect. You walk in and place your order at the register. They give you a number and you find a table to sit at. There was plenty available around 9am on a Sunday. I ordered Homers burrito and my boyfriend ordered the Kingfield. He subbed hashbrown casserole for the home fries. He both LOVED our food. We also got a cinnamon roll to split. It was so soft and delicious! Much better than the dried out Puckett's cinnamon roll. We sat outside and it was very relaxing. Someone walked by and checked on us a few times. This might be our new favorite spot!

Once upon a time, in the quaint and rustic village of Leipers Fork, Tennessee, there existed a magical eatery known to the locals as Fox & Locke. This was no ordinary restaurant, oh no! It was a place where carnivorous dreams came true, where the aroma of smoked meatloaf wafted through the air, and where the pimento grilled cheese was rumored to have been crafted by the gods themselves. Now, I'm no food critic, but I do consider myself something of a meatloaf connoisseur. So, when I heard whispers of Fox & Locke's legendary smoked meatloaf, I knew I had to investigate. Upon entering the establishment, I was greeted by a jovial hostess who took my order and called me darlin'. I could hardly contain my excitement as I perused the menu, but my eyes were immediately drawn to the star of the show: the meatloaf. When it arrived, I took one bite and was instantly transported to meatloaf nirvana. It was smoky, it was savory, and it was everything I'd hoped for and more. I may or may not have shed a tear of joy. But wait, there's more! As I was basking in the glory of the meatloaf, I noticed a fellow diner enjoying what appeared to be the most divine grilled cheese sandwich known to humankind. I couldn't resist--I had to order the pimento grilled cheese. And let me tell you, this was no ordinary grilled cheese. It was a symphony of gooey pimento cheese, perfectly grilled bread, and a hint of culinary sorcery. I'm not saying that Fox & Locke has a wizard in the kitchen, but I'm not not saying it either. As if that wasn't enough, I was then introduced to the black-eyed peas and pulled pork. The black-eyed peas were a revelation, cooked to perfection and seasoned with a blend of spices that made my taste buds dance. The pulled pork, on the other hand, was a masterpiece of tender, juicy, and flavorful meat that melted in my mouth like butter. I was in hog heaven, and I didn't want to leave. But wait, there's even more! Just when I thought I couldn't possibly fit another morsel into my belly, I dove into a plate of sweet potato fries. Now, I've had sweet potato fries before, but these were on a whole other level. They were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with a magical seasoning that made them utterly addictive. I may have eaten the entire plate. Okay, I definitely ate the entire plate. In conclusion, my friends, if you find yourself in the charming hamlet of Leipers Fork, do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Fox & Locke. Whether you're a meatloaf maven, a grilled cheese guru, or a pulled pork aficionado, you won't be disappointed. And if you see a wizard in the kitchen, tell him I said hello.

We went on a weekend with family in town and it was good. We weren't too hungry for fried food in the heat, but the ice cream cones were PERFECT! It was easy enough to seat ourselves out on the patio on the weekend, maybe because it was really hot? They had live music going on inside but we couldn't hear too much of it outside. I would definitely say stop for a cone, but the food looked really good that was coming out to the tables, I just don't think we were in the mood in the heat. Everything seemed picked up for the most part. Overall we would come back and we would recommend!

The food is average at best. The vibe of the place is fun but don't expect to receive decent service. Expect very slow service, average food and a real ack of caring by the staff.

Coolest little spot for food in the tiniest little town! I would highly recommend it for lunch or dinner, there's live music some night too.

Best Breakfast Burrito Omgosh sooo good. Eggs are a combination of half scrambled and half over medium. I substituted out the sausage for bacon and went with the gravy on the side. Omgosh such bold flavors that melted together in every bite!

Fun place! Food is good! Love that it's a music venue! Always fun to visit Leipers Fork

I wish I could say this place is incredible. I'll start with saying it takes me 3 bad experiences to prevent me from returning.. -Good parts: a cute local haven, little-known celebrity hotspot with a welcoming ~mostly* ha atmosphere with an *elevated menu (so many options for the dietary restricted and health conscious clients.) This checks off a few imperative boxes as far as places I'd recommend. This country divey bar is perfectly nestled in the heart of Leipers Fork. The scene during lunch Wed-Fri and the live music Fri-Sunday is worth going to for sure! Saturdays 12-3pm are my favorite to go see Jack Daniel and the Hard Lickers! I've had some amazing servers and bartenders mostly any time I've been there during the day or at night to grab a to go order. I will say be sure to check your food before leaving, they can be a bit vague (either due to the person helping you or the decibel level of the music and people being too loud to hear.) This was a go to place for me- until today :/ I went in with my mom to order food to go as we needed something quickly after the 12-3 PM live music and shopping at a MUST SEE place called Moo Country, just down the Main Street and behind the corner shops on the right side of the road. I ordered to go food after spending 45 minutes trying to call on two different phones and place an order. Which is how I usually place the order. No one answered the phone and I figured they were very busy or some thing. I finally decided to walk in to the restaurant to order, and there were no tables occupied and nobody in line. I asked if they had a phone, already knowing that they did, and the kid responded with " Uh I think so, sorry I'll uh ask my manager about that." I could tell he was maybe new or some thing, but I said my order is simply as I could, and he did not repeat it back to us which I should've mentioned, but he quoted us 10 minutes, and as we waited triple that for our food. I was looking at the merchandise which, by the way is very cute (would recommend.) I found a glass I liked, and since I knew it would be a while for our food, and I wanted to check the food to go before we left (since the last two to-go orders were incorrect and we found out after they closed.) As we wait and I look at their merch, a high school-aged gal w/ braces and tinsel woven into her bleach blond hair (c a hostess, who can work the register, not wise or old enough to be a interacting with guests) helped take my items to the register. She said "I'm ready for you to pay." I said I needed a tew minutes to decide. After 2 minutes, she says " I can ring you up." Meanwhile I am clearly on the phone. They were gonna be a gift I'd have to ship cross country. I'm a transplant from Los Angeles and I've traveled a lot. Customer service is some thing that is very important to me. I did leave a large cash tip in the jar prior to buying these glasses, as we had already closed out our tab for the food. I did not mind waiting so long for the food until was she was outwardly aggressive as if they were closing in the next 10minutes (they're open all night for reference.) She asked if we already paid for food or if we had a number... I'd understand the hustle if there were any other clients in the restaurant, in line or that needed help. (there were four other staff members available.) Her tone, an attitude was extremely rude, unprofessional, and a horrible reflection of what I knew to be a consistent, fun-loving place. I gracefully let her know that I was going to pay for the items after I checked the food because I wanted to make sure that it was correct and then until then she could hold off because I was also making sure it was what my friend wanted, and she had a nasty response. When we did get our food, it was wrong. I found someone else to help, she was very professional and kind. I hope no one else has this experience. Fox and Locke ownership/management -make sure the minors you hire are willing to learn and show even the smallest % of professionalism in the workplace towards guests and in front of them.

Ashley is so fun and a great bartender. Gina Pittman & The Deltaz were incredible. Ten outta ten!

Ducked in here during a day of sightseeing around the area. I love the layout of this place: Wide-open bench style seating. It's like having a BBQ picnic, but indoors! Live music is the thing here, too, and the guy playing guitar & singing had great energy and got lots of applause. The food we got was very tasty (I got Brisket, because why not?) and the soda refills were free and refreshing. Eventually I'd like to eat my way through their menu!

Nice little local joint. Had the meat & three. Pulled pork with baked beans, corn, and onion rings. Beans were good but needed help, so with a few squirts of BBQ sauce and they had a nice flavor. Corn was sweet be buttery tasting. Onion rings were battered and crispy. Dipped those into the BBQ sauce as well. Washed it all down with brewed fresh sweet ice tea. I can say the food came served hot.

Ate here with my parents one Sunday morning ... food was good . Service was good ... atmosphere was nice .

Yummy lunch right in the heart of Leipers Fork. We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was counter order. They had a menu and daily specials. It was so fast we barely had time to grab our drinks before the food was at our table. It was reasonably priced, too. We enjoyed it and will visit again.

We loved this place! Great vibe Saturday midday, folks drifting in from walking around Leiper's Fork shops and galleries, live music about to crank up, and really, really good food. My wife had a bunless cheeseburger that was more than she could eat, but not because she didn't want to, while the rest of us had bbq. Best brisket I have had in forever (apologies to my good Texas friends who say theirs is superior), and the sides were exceptional: collard greens and the sweetest little baby lima beans, and that cornmeal pancake! You order at the counter on the way in, then place any beer/wine/mixed drink orders at the bar, and servers bring your food to your table. It all works flawlessly, efficiently, and at reasonable prices. By the way, the music was quite good also.

Moved to the area couple months ago and have been dying to try this place. We went in slightly before noon and placed our order. (6 of us) went and got our fountain drinks which were all flat and very bad. We told a bar tender who was nice and said she would have someone fix it, and then never went and spoke to anyone after. We watched multiple people complain about the machine before it was finally being fixed at the end of our visit. Our food was finally brought out and it was hardly edible. I think we threw away close to 75% of the food. That's saying something as I'm usually the dad that refuses to throw food away and waste it. If these two weren't bad enough to add to the miserable experience they messed up my specific order to which I politely told them it wasn't mine and reminded them what I had ordered. She left and came back a moment later putting the same plate back in front of me and when I reminded her again that is not what I ordered she waved a piece of paper inches away from my face to show me it was....(it was my wife's order as they were the same meat but different sides, which she already had) Overall to say we were extremely disappointed is an understatement. I'm not sure how we had such a bad experience since everyone speaks so high of them and they are always busy.

I miss Pucketts, just not the same. My once favorite place, my home away from home in 2020, so many rides on my Harley and I have a lot of great memories from here. Will still visit but I would be lying if I said Fox and Locke is just as good. It just isn't.

What a historic gem found in the Leiper's Fork neighborhood. I had the true experience, with a meat & three, while listening in to the end of their Sunday music set. And weekday afternoons, there is no cover charge or ticket required, this was such a treat. The decor is fun & eclectic, an homage to the history here. This would be a great spot to take out of town friends too. It is very family friendly, and just a fun atmosphere. Parking is difficult, so snag a street spot along the strip.

food took forever and was cold also very expensive for very small portions would be rated lower if the food wasn't good

Great place and good people Music all the time and great food Go leipers fork Tennessee

HORRIBLE experience! We paid for four seats (which doesn't include food, and is non refundable and non exchangeable)...and when we show up a little bit late, OUR SEATS WERE GIVEN AWAY! When we told the waitress, she pointed us to our seats and made us talk to the people! When I talked with the people they were sooo rude and mad at us for "kicking them out" even though we were trying to be nice and apologetic about it. Also, our table was covered in opened beer bottles and a pitcher of water for the table (OUR TABLE AND OUR WATER) that was completely already drank. She didn't bus our table, didn't fill up the water, and didn't even clear off their beers! To put it bluntly, they need to get their freaking act together!

Cool little place! Great meat & 3, music and beer! Outdoor seating as well and cute local shops next door you can browse before or after you eat. Definitely will be back!

Atmosphere is good, ordered their barbecue sandwich with slaw on top. A $1.49 for that? The slaw was good, but the barbecue was terrible. Most places add slaw for nothing. It was dry kind of mashed together. Service was quick quick. My wife got the same except a plate meal . The okra was terrible also. This was on a Sunday afternoon about 3:30 and it was not busy.

Great place! Good BBQ, good drinks, and really good music. My husband loved the pulled pork sandwich. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens. It was fantastic. The service was attentive, friendly and above par. If you're in Franklin area I would highly recommend stopping in.

Good barbecue average sides. Very crowded and slow service. Not worth the drive from town.

Unfortunately, this will be a very short review since I only had the barbecue sandwich. Although I have been to Leiper's Fork, this is the first time eating at this restaurant. As I said in my email, the barbecue is OFF THE CHAIN! I came here to get local tourist spots for my artwork, but I know this is a favorite of the locals. Even though a bit of a drive for me, I hope to return again and try a little more at this place. I really do t like driving in the dark so didn't stay for the night music but so suppose they have some afternoon music sometimes. If you are a barbecue connoisseur and like southern food in a relaxed atmosphere, I hope you try this place. It is not really inexpensive, but I hardly ever talk about that since prices have gone up everywhere and it is much more important to find a place with really good food and good service. This place delivered!

Fantastic stop off the Natchez trace. Great live music and drinks. Staff is friendly and welcome travelers'.

Great live music, good service. Tight table arrangements inside, ambiance is fun though. Food is fair.

Stopped while traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Had the catfish and mashed potatoes. So good. Recommend this to anyone who is traveling that way.

Don't show up for breakfast at 10:32, they won't feed you. We were told breakfast ends at 10:30, period! I suppose all the breakfast food they had laid out in the kitchen was just going to be thrown away...

Nice place to have fun in a beautiful country setting with great live music and country comfort food!

Ok so to really appreciate this place you need to know a few things... First of all, it is historic. Started as a country store, Fox and Locke. Then was purchased by the Puckett's who maintained the store and kept business as usual till the early 2000's when they began showcasing live music. We always go on Thursday-Saturday to enjoy the live music. During the pandemic, this was the only place around offering a sense of normalcy! Generally the presenting artists have a bit of a country flair, and often add in the blues. In my opinion, we've heard some of the best music around Nashville come from this tiny little stage. Yes, there is a cover charge because they want to support local artists! It's kind of a "know before you go" thing and if someone is upset about the cover charge, they should have done some due diligence. Second, the food is southern, traditional, and good! Not the best meat and 3 I've ever had, but certainly enjoyable. When they're busy, of course, service takes a little longer than you might like. But it's still good food! The new management have recently revamped everything from the signage to the menus but still have kept the original Puckett's feel. We will continue to be patrons and love this place dearly.

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Breakfast? Not Fox & Locke. They rose from the mists of the past to reclaim the neighborhood and the place formerly known as Puckett's of Lieper's Fork. The concept is looking good. The website is looking good. The menu is looking great. If the new business can meet even one fourth of the expectations it implies with it's initial marketing, it'll be here a good long while. Watch this space!

We went to the open mic night! I didn't really know what to expect and it was wonderful and completely exceeded every expectation and was an event that I'll never forget. In my opinion, the level of talent was incredibly high, much higher than I ever expected. The food was sort of really average, but people go there for the music, let's face it. The serving staff was really friendly and happy.

Don't go here to eat. The food is overpriced, you'll leave hungry. Small portions. It took us an hour to get a food. They messed up the order, so that was another 10 minutes. The gravy tasted like flour and water- it was gross. It wasn't even crowded and 80% of the items are premade. We paid $34 for breakfast and both of us were still hungry. Great location for drinks, but eat before hand.

I was expecting a more unique experience, especially in such a high traffic area. Sadly the burger was forgettable, lacking flavor and presented with an entire onion core within. The rest of the meal was decent, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, and beans. Live music was a plus, seemed to offer a wide selection of alcohol.

Great music and atmosphere! Food is good for burgers & such. Year round there is a fire pit going and you never know who might stop by to perform!

Pulled pork that was cooked to perfection! Loved the fried okra, mashed potatoes and baked beans. Really nice staff as well, and the live music is great!

Place is cool. Music is good. Food was their downfall. Brisket was the worst I have had, Mac and cheese was soupy and not cheesy. Best thing was the apples. Living here I will not ever go again. If you want to go for drinks and music that would be great. Don't expect decent food though

Always a great meat & 3 along with entertainment. One of our favorite places to go, at least once a week.

Really great daily specials. I had meatloaf that was moist and delicious. Hubby had pulled pork. Corn cake was a pleasant surprise. Lots of options for sides. All so fresh. Large portions and great atmosphere. Will be back for sure.

Great atmosphere and very unique menu. The entertainment was amazing!! Can't wait to go back

This is a great hang. A great place to slow down. Take your time, have some BBQ. Sit on the porch and get a gander at the characters that show up out here. A Tennessee touchstone, musical Mayberry. Barney's car is even there. The general Lee is also know to run these country roads. If you haven't been to Leiper's Fork or seen a show at Fox & Locke, you haven't really been to Tennessee.