Pepperfire Hot Chicken is your go-to spot in the Nations for a chill vibe and fiery Nashville hot chicken, served with crunchy crinkle-cut fries and killer sides like green chili mac and cheese.
"Pepperfire moved from East Nashville to the Nations a few years ago, and according to some people, that’s when the quality took a bit of a hit. The bird here is generally cooked well with a nice crispy exterior, but on off days, the skin can take on a bit too much grease, making it slightly soggy. If you want to break a sweat, you’re going to have to max out your heat level—it’ll take going higher than a four to feel any kind of tingle. But they get extra gold stars for a killer green chili mac and cheese and banana pudding that you can now enjoy on the spot in their expanded dining room." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Pepperfire moved from East Nashville to the Nations a few years ago, and according to some people, that’s when the quality took a bit of a hit. The bird here is generally cooked well with a nice crispy exterior, but on off days, the skin can take on a bit too much grease, making it slightly soggy. If you want to break a sweat, you’re going to have to max out your heat level—it’ll take going higher than a four to feel any kind of tingle. But they get extra gold stars for a killer green chili mac and cheese and banana pudding. They only do pickup or delivery, so make sure you have a spot nearby to enjoy your meal (West Park is a four-minute drive away), because cold hot chicken is sad hot chicken." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"This former East Nashville hot chicken spot moved over to the Nations and took its hot bird with it. While the spice levels don’t get quite as sizzling as other purveyors (you’ll want to max out your heat options here), you can get your fix with hot chicken tenders, sandwiches, tacos, and pepperjack grilled cheese sandwich alongside the fan-favorite green chili mac ‘n cheese and banana pudding." - Eater Staff
"This former East Nashville hot chicken spot moved over to the Nations and took its hot bird with it. While the spice levels don’t get quite as sizzling as other purveyors (you’ll want to max out your heat options here), you can get your fix with hot chicken tenders, sandwiches, tacos, and pepperjack grilled cheese sandwich alongside the fan-favorite green chili mac ‘n cheese and banana pudding." - Eater Staff
"Fried Chicken on Fire Sit at one of the picnic tables under a mostly open-air shed and listen to the blues while you wait for your chicken at this East Nashville spot off Gallatin Road. But if the vibe is no-frills, the spicy Nashville-style hot chicken will have you breathing deep and feeling alive from the fire. This joint offers tenders as well as the more traditional chicken on the bone and serves plates with cooling packets of Marzetti buttermilk ranch."
