Nashville isn’t just about hot chicken and honky-tonks anymore.
The city has quietly become a haven for some of the South’s best fried catfish, with local joints serving up crispy, golden fillets that’ll make you forget all about those tourist traps downtown.
From family-owned soul food spots to riverside grills, these Tennessee restaurants have earned their reputation among Nashville locals who know where to find the real deal.
1. Uncle Bud’s Catfish Chicken & Such
Every Friday night feels like a family reunion at this legendary spot where the all-you-can-eat fish fry has locals lining up before the doors even open…