6 Ways to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day

Friday, July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day. Here, you’ll find several of the best fried chicken dishes Nashville has to offer, from classic takes on the Southern staple to more inventive options.

by Nashville Lifestyles

July 6, 2018

5:00 AM

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Josephine

Fried Chicken Sandwich: Made with lettuce, pickles, and spicy ranch, this sammie is a brunch favorite at Josephine in 12 South, where Andy Little, a 2017 and 2018 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast, uses the best of fresh, seasonal ingredients for simple dishes full of flavor and inspiration. 2316 12th Ave S, 615-292-7766; josephineon12th.com

Photo by Michael Sati

The Mockingbird

The Bird is the Word: One of the international diner’s signature dishes, this unique version of chicken-fried chicken features crispy fried chicken with chorizo gravy and salsa verde mashed potatoes. 121A 12th Ave N, 615-741-9900; mockingbirdnashville.com

Photo by Emily Dorio

Von Elrod’s

Hot Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich: The beer hall offers the German-inspired favorite, topped with house pickles and Duke’s mayo on a buttered bun. 1004 4th Ave N, 615-866-1620; vonelrods.com

Photo courtesy of GS&F

Whiskey Row Nashville

Chicken & Waffles: Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row spices up this brunch classic with crispy buttermilk fried chicken breasts over fluffy white cheddar cornmeal waffles before topping with pickled jalapenos and a drizzle of bacon honey. 400 Broadway, 629-203-7822; dierkswhiskeyrow.com

Photo by Peter Speyer

Party Fowl

Brunch for Two: A Nashville must-try, the 55-ounce Bloody Mary is topped with not one, but two whole fried Cornish game hens and a slew of additional outrageous toppings, including avocado, fried okra, and more. 719 8th Ave S, 615-624-8255; partyfowl.com

Photo by Tara Thompson

Tànsuo

General Tso Bubble Waffle: This Chinese spin on a Southern brunch staple is topped with crispy General Tso’s sauce-glazed fried chicken. 121B 12th Ave N, 615-782-6786; tansuonashville.com

Photo courtesy of Tànsuo