Nashville Eats: Hot Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuits, and 100 More Southern Recipes from Music City

Nashville Eats is a soulful celebration of Southern cooking straight from the heart of Music City. With over 100 irresistible recipes, Southern food expert Jennifer Justus invites readers into the kitchens, diners, and backyard barbecues that define Nashville’s vibrant culinary scene. From fiery hot chicken and mile-high buttermilk biscuits to pulled pork sandwiches, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie, this cookbook captures the bold flavors and rich traditions that make Nashville a food lover’s destination. Alongside the classics, Justus offers fresh takes on Southern staples—like Curried Black Chickpeas and Catfish Tacos—that reflect the city’s evolving tastes. Featuring stunning photography by Andrea Behrends and personal stories that highlight Nashville’s music, people, and culture, Nashville Eats is more than a cookbook—it’s a flavorful journey through a city that’s as passionate about its food as it is about its sound. Whether you're a lifelong Southerner or a curious cook looking to spice up your repertoire, this book delivers the comfort, creativity, and community of Nashville’s kitchens to your own. Other delicious recipes include: Sawmill Sausage Gravy Jalapeño Cornbread The Coolest Coleslaw Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches The Nashville Burger Cherry Hand Pies and many more! Read more