Tag: Nashville

Having to be at a convention when you are in Nashville is kind of a bummer – but being close to great places for lunch helps. Just a quick walk from the convention center to Church Street I found Puckett’s Grocery. The crowd of patrons eating outside was a clear indication that I picked the right place. I was hungry but didn’t know that I wanted. As I walked thru the big wooden door, the first thing I saw was the specials blackboard with the daily special of a southern favorite – FRIED CHICKEN.  I knew right away that I had…

A friend of mine who works in Nashville told me I had to try Arnold’s the next time I was in town. I was warned that I needed to get there early for lunch because they are known for long-lines out the door. Arnold’s is the classic southern Meat & 3 place (but I ended up getting the smaller version, Meat & 2). I was lucky to be there on a Friday because one of their menu items was chicken and dumplings. I knew I had to try this since I have loved chicken and dumplings ever since my dad had…