What Is Nashville Chili
Nashville chili is a style of chili associated with Nashville, Tennessee. It is typically a thick, meat-based chili served over spaghetti or hot dogs, often topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and oyster crackers.
How Nashville Chili Is Served
In many Nashville chili parlors, the dish is layered rather than mixed. Cooks ladle chili over a bed of spaghetti and add cheese, onions, and crackers on top. Some locations also serve it in a bowl or as a chili cheese dog, with the chili ladled over the hot dog and bun.
Where to Try Nashville Chili
Several long-running Nashville restaurants are known for their chili, including Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish, which has been a local landmark since 1982. For more background on the city's chili scene, you can explore the history of Nashville food culture at nashville.gov.
