Midtown · Nashville hot chicken
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken — Midtown
$Fast-casual counter serviceMichelin Recommended · 2025 American South Guide
Last Update: August 6th, 2026
Why we’d go
The reason to put it on your list
Hattie B’s makes hot chicken easy to navigate without making it bland. It is a useful first stop for a group because everyone can choose a heat level, but nobody should treat the top of the scale as a dare they need to win.
Plan the meal
A few things worth knowing
Best for
- First-time hot chicken diners
- Groups with different heat tolerances
- A convenient Midtown stop
Start with
- Bone-in hot chicken
- Chicken sandwiches
- Multiple clearly labeled heat levels
Good to know
The original Midtown location is known for lines. Ordering ahead or choosing another Nashville location can save time; heat labels should be taken seriously.
Ready to go?
Plan your visit
Check Hattie B’s Hot Chicken — Midtown’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.
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