Hattie B’s Hot Chicken brings traditional Nashville-style hot chicken with classic Southern sides to Music Row.
The restaurant offers six spice levels from Southern to Shut the Cluck Up, creating customizable heat throughout every order.
This Midtown location serves juicy fried chicken that’s become a Nashville institution, with lines forming throughout service.
What Makes Hattie B’s Special
The restaurant delivers authentic Nashville hot chicken with spice levels ranging from mild to face-melting throughout preparation.
Pimento Mac features sharp cheddar and red pimentos, creating the most popular side dish throughout the menu.
The medium heat stays pleasant and manageable, while Shut the Cluck Up induces spice comas throughout brave diners.
The Story Behind the Restaurant
Hattie B’s launched as a founding father of the Nashville hot chicken movement, bringing traditional preparation to modern audiences throughout the city.
The restaurant became a must-visit destination with tourists and locals forming lines for authentic hot chicken throughout Nashville.
Multiple locations expanded the concept while maintaining quality with fresh preparation and homemade ranch throughout service.
Nashville’s Favorite Menu Items
Food Highlights
- Hot Chicken Sandwich: Juicy fried chicken breast on a soft bun with pickles creates the signature sandwich throughout the menu. The customizable spice level from Southern to Shut the Cluck Up allows diners to choose their heat throughout ordering. 🍗
- Chicken Tenders: Huge portions of crispy tenders with customizable heat deliver the most popular order throughout lunch. The fresh preparation creates juicy meat with perfect coating throughout every bite. 🍗
- Pimento Mac and Cheese: Sharp cheddar with red pimentos creates the most beloved side at market price. The baked mac stays creamy and cheesy throughout every forkful, becoming a must-order. 🧀
- Damn Hot: The second-highest heat level builds slowly, then crashes like a wave throughout your mouth. The spice stays manageable for experienced spicy food lovers throughout the meal. 🔥
- Shut the Cluck Up: The hottest level induces spice comas with heat that tricks you at first throughout tasting. The flames of hell coating requires milk afterward, with memories fading throughout the experience. 🔥🔥🔥
- Black Eyed Pea Salad: Sweet corn and black-eyed pea succotash with mixed greens creates lighter options throughout the menu. The sweet and savory notes balance fried chicken throughout meals. 🥗
- Southern Salad: Mixed greens with fried tender bites, sweet corn, black-eyed peas, cheddar, and cornbread croutons throughout preparation. The salad provides a healthier choice while keeping fried chicken throughout ordering. 🥗
- Collard Greens: Classic Southern side with tender greens creates a perfect accompaniment throughout hot chicken meals. The traditional preparation balances spicy heat throughout every bite. 🥬
- Pimento Cheese Grits: Creamy grits with pimento cheese deliver Southern comfort throughout breakfast and lunch. The smooth texture complements crispy chicken throughout the plate. 🌽
- Crinkle Cut Fries: Perfectly seasoned fries with a nostalgic shape create a satisfying side throughout every order. The crispy exterior and fluffy interior balance rich chicken throughout meals. 🍟
- Fried Pickles: Crispy breading with consistent coating creates a perfect level of crunch throughout appetizers. The tangy pickles balance rich fried chicken throughout the starting courses. 🥒
- Banana Pudding: Sweet Southern dessert provides respite from spicy heat throughout the end of meals. The creamy layers cool burning mouths throughout recovery from hot levels. 🍌
- Homemade Ranch: Next-level dipping sauce tastes homemade with fresh flavors throughout service. The ranch cools spice while adding creamy richness throughout the chicken. 🥛
Atmosphere
The restaurant sits at 112 19th Ave S in Music Row with a large patio away from street traffic throughout Midtown.
Inside, a casual vibe with plenty of seating stays moderate noise with R&B music playing throughout the dining room.
The counter-service setup means ordering up front then food arrives at tables with friendly staff throughout service.
Bottom Line
Visit Hattie B’s Hot Chicken for traditional Nashville hot chicken with six customizable spice levels from mild to Shut the Cluck Up.
Pimento Mac has a must-order side, a juicy chicken sandwich, and collard greens with homemade ranch throughout the classic Southern experience.
The perfect spice level for everyone, huge portions, and friendly service create a Nashville institution worth the line. 🌟
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
112 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 (Music Row, Midtown)
🕐 Mon-Thu & Sun: 10:45 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri-Sat: 10:45 AM – 12:00 AM
Online ordering available | Large patio | Great R&B music | Download app for free dessert