The legacy of Nashville hot chicken
Hot chicken is Nashville’s most famous dish. It has a cult following, a mythological backstory and humble beginnings. But it is much more than just a meal — it tells a story about gentrification and race in Nashville.
In honor of the annual Music City Hot Chicken festival on this holiday, we're rebroadcasting our deep dive into what hot chicken says about the city’s culture. We’re joined by the matriarch’s of hot chicken – Ms. André Prince of Prince’s, and Ms. Dollye Matthews of Bolton’s – to explore the legacy of hot chicken, and what it was like to watch it spread like wildfire.
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