Tennessee takes its fried catfish seriously, and the true test of a good fish fry might just be the hushpuppies that show up alongside it. Across the state, from riverside spots near old battlefields to busy family joints in Nashville and Memphis, there are places where those golden little cornmeal bites come out warm and by the basketful.
This list rounds up seven of them, each with its own story, setting, and reason to grab a plate. Whether you want all-you-can-eat sides, a river view, or jalapeno-spiked hushpuppies, there is a stop here worth the trip.
Save this one for your next drive and pick a spot to start.
1. Hagy’s Catfish Hotel Restaurant, Shiloh, TN
Sitting at 1140 Hagy Ln in Shiloh, this storied family-run eatery has been serving Southern classics long enough to earn a loyal following that spans generations…