Southern food expert Jennifer Justus’s Nashville Eats is a culinary guide to Tennessee’s musical capital—featuring color photographs by Andrea Behrends.
If it seems like Nashville is everywhere these days—that’s because it is. GQ recently declared it “Nowville,” and it has become the music hotspot for both country and rock. But as hot as the music scene is, the food scene is even hotter.
In Nashville Eats, more than 100 mouthwatering recipes reveal why food lovers are headed South for Nashville’s hot chicken, buttermilk biscuits, pulled pork sandwiches, cornmeal-crusted catfish, chowchow, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie.
Author Jennifer Justus whips up the classics—such as pimento cheese and fried chicken—but also includes dishes with a twist on traditional Southern fare—such as Curried Black Chickpeas or Catfish Tacos. 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!
Alongside the recipes, Jennifer shares her stories of Nashville—the people, music, history, and food that make it so special.
“Nashville Eats perfectly captures the spirit of Music City. It’s an incredible collection of recipes that makes you want to spend as much time as possible in Nashville.” —Sean Brock, chef and author of Heritage
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!
