Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 2 – Hattie B’s

One of Larry’s brothers used to go to Nashville a lot for work. He recommended we try Hattie B’s for dinner.

The place was rockin’ and was obviously the hot spot to go. It was hot in more ways than one too. Hattie B’s is known for it’s hot, spicy fried chicken. [Their] goal from day one has been to offer authentic Nashville hot chicken served with a little style and a lot of hospitality in a fun, high-energy environment. [They] know communities, families and friends thrive on love, hospitality and great food. That’s why [they’re] in this.

LONG BEFORE WE LIT HATTIE’S NAME UP IN NEON OVER A CHICKEN SHACK IN MIDTOWN NASHVILLE, WE WERE A FAMILY WITH DEEP ROOTS IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS.
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In 2006, after a decades-long career in food and hospitality, Nick Bishop Sr. tried to retire. It didn’t take. The next year he opened Bishop’s Meat & 3, an old-school, cafeteria-style restaurant in Franklin, Tenn. Folks started showing up. Around that same time, Nick Jr. wanted a break from the music business in Nashville and joined his Dad behind the counter.
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Soon after, father and son introduced hot chicken to the menu and began tinkering around with their own spice blend. More folks started showing up. By 2011, the Bishops were offering a variety of heat levels, and the idea for a hot chicken restaurant was born.
NOW ALL THEY NEEDED WAS A NAME…

A cool mascot is always a fun thing to add too. 🙂

The next summer on August 9, 2012, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken made its debut, just off Broadway.
‍More than a decade later, with a dozen restaurants and hundreds of employees across five states, [they] still feel like we’re at the beginning of [their] story.

Julia and I both ordered fried chicken salads. These salads were HUGE and filled with all kinds of southern goodness.

Bruce went for the fried chicken platter.

And Larry ordered chicken and waffles.

I think boys both finished theirs, but Julia and I barely made it half-way through our salads. It was definitely A LOT of food. But we enjoyed it and ate as much as we could; until our tummies couldn’t hold any more. Walking around after dinner was a a very good idea, plus we got to see other parts than just the strip. 🙂 Goin’ South – Part 4 – Nashville

There are Hattie B’s located in 5 different states other than Tennessee, including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada and Texas, and they are found all throughout Nashville and it’s surrounding areas too. We went to the one located right on the Broadway strip. Hattie B’s is a VERY popular place to eat, and is always crowded. It’s a first come, first serve type of restaurant, so be prepared to stand in line and wait.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is short. Live life to the fullest and enjoy the ride, and good eats along the way. ‘Til next time.