Arnold’s Country Kitchen

Owners Jack and Rose Arnold have been serving country music stars, downtown workers, and ordinary folks in their little red meat ’n’ three since 1982. You'll find some of the state's best fried chicken, fried green tomatoes (cooked with apple juice and hot sauce), and the creamiest banana pudding this side of heaven. Even the James Beard Award foodies have taken notice, bestowing a prestigious "American Classics" nod in 2009.

 605 Eighth Avenue South, 615/256-4455