Here in Tennessee, we know a thing or two about the heat. The South is known for being hot and humid. When it comes to food, it’s time to turn up the dial from mild to scorching hot. That is precisely what Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville, Tennessee does. 

Prince’s Hot Chicken is the original creator of the Nashville Hot Chicken.

Tilden Clark/ Google Starting in 1945 this restaurant has been turning up the heat with its original recipe. Many people have adopted the Nashville Hot Chicken idea which can be found all around the state. There is only one original however and it’s found right here in our capital.

The owner Thorton Prince started this establishment but now it is run by his great niece, Ms. Andre Prince Jeffries.

William Hulligan/ Google The chicken is hot but the atmosphere in the restaurant is cool. Exposed wood and stylistic paintings adore the interior, setting a great stage for the fiery food you can consume.

There are eight options for heat at Prince’s plain, lite mild, mild, medium, hot, x hot, xx hot, or xxx hot.

SwashB/ Tripadvisor Do you think the Tennessee sun is hot? Try a taste of the hottest chicken and it will feel like the summer heat is in your mouth and lit on fire.

Poultry is the name of the game at this restaurant and you can order it in a variety of ways.

Heith Copes/ Google You can request a whole chicken, half, or piece it out. Just order some tenders, legs, or wings, but be forewarned they call it hot chicken for a reason.

A popular lunch item is The Andre Chicken Sandwich.

manny267/ Google The sandwich itself is on the lighter side with mild boneless breasts, slaw, and pickles. You will also get two sauce options. There are wonderful sides to order and they are everything you could want at a fried chicken place. Baked beans with pork in it, creamy mac and cheese, or seasoned fries are just a few of the options.

There are two locations to feast on Nashville’s hottest chicken.

waynelauld/ Tripadvisor The Prince’s Hot Chicken Assembly Food Hall is located in the heart of the city while the original location is in the south. Wherever you find yourself in Nashville you will want to dig into the spicy taste of Nashville Hot Chicken.

One of the oldest family-owned restaurants in the state the fiery food at Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville, Tennessee, has marked a place in our history. It is here to stay and we may shed a tear for the beauty of this culinary treat, or it might just be us crying because of the heat. For more information please visit the Prince’s Hot Chicken website.

Tilden Clark/ Google

Starting in 1945 this restaurant has been turning up the heat with its original recipe. Many people have adopted the Nashville Hot Chicken idea which can be found all around the state. There is only one original however and it’s found right here in our capital.

William Hulligan/ Google

The chicken is hot but the atmosphere in the restaurant is cool. Exposed wood and stylistic paintings adore the interior, setting a great stage for the fiery food you can consume.

SwashB/ Tripadvisor

Do you think the Tennessee sun is hot? Try a taste of the hottest chicken and it will feel like the summer heat is in your mouth and lit on fire.

Heith Copes/ Google

You can request a whole chicken, half, or piece it out. Just order some tenders, legs, or wings, but be forewarned they call it hot chicken for a reason.

manny267/ Google

The sandwich itself is on the lighter side with mild boneless breasts, slaw, and pickles. You will also get two sauce options. There are wonderful sides to order and they are everything you could want at a fried chicken place. Baked beans with pork in it, creamy mac and cheese, or seasoned fries are just a few of the options.

waynelauld/ Tripadvisor

The Prince’s Hot Chicken Assembly Food Hall is located in the heart of the city while the original location is in the south. Wherever you find yourself in Nashville you will want to dig into the spicy taste of Nashville Hot Chicken.

When you are in Nashville check out the smallest state park in Tennessee. 

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Address: Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack South, 5814 Nolensville Pk #110, Nashville, TN 37211, USAAddress: Prince’s Hot Chicken, 5055 Broadway Pl, Nashville, TN 37203, USA