BJ Hot Chicken

BJ is great when you need a quick hot chicken fix right after you land (it’s near Nashville International Airport), or don’t want to deal with finding parking (it’s in a strip mall). The interior feels like one of those corporate fast-casual spots a la Chipotle: it’s clean, generic, and inoffensive, making it a safe choice when you have a hot chicken hankering. You can find a decent bird here, but know that the heat levels don’t really push the needle, not even at their most scorching. The hot catfish sandwich comes with two pieces of perfectly breaded and delicately spiced fried fish, and it carries the whole dang menu.