Prince's Hot Chicken

"No trip to Nashville is complete without some hot chicken: Get your fix at Prince’s." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Rumor has it that Prince’s was the first hot chicken purveyor on the scene, the product of a spicy revenge dish cooked up by a spurned lover. That itself makes it worth a visit, but the chicken here is also freakishly hot, simple, and always juicy. The meat comes in a crispy crust dusted with a blend of spices, and can be served plain or ramped up to your chosen heat level. So show up, stand in line, and get ready to sweat. Just make sure to order some sweet tea and a side of creamy mac and cheese to console your blistered palate. The original location is out on Nolensville Pike, but their outpost at the on Broadway has a shorter line and is more convenient if you’re just in town visiting." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"The original source for hot chicken, offering heat levels from mild to xxx-hot." - Delia Jo

"Guy Fieri acknowledges Nashville as the true 'epicenter of great fried chicken,' citing Prince’s Hot Chicken as an iconic establishment that influenced his decision to return to Nashville after nearly 20 years." - Delia Jo Ramsey

"Known for its original Nashville hot chicken, crafted over 100 years ago and bursting with heat and flavor." - Delia Jo Ramsey