Music City Hot Chicken Festival

06/15/2026

Nashville’s hottest July 4 tradition is turning 20! The Music City Hot Chicken Festival returns to East Park on July 4, 2026 for a day packed with live music, hot chicken and loads of fun! Make plans to join us.

05/07/2026

Less than 60 days away from celebrating 20 years of Music City Hot Chicken in East Park!

04/13/2026

Time to start making your plans to join us again at East Park for the 20th Music City Hot Chicken Festival! Saturday July 4th 2026 from 11-3 ! 🐓🔥

10/14/2025

Join us on Monday, October 13 at 2:00pm as we celebrate our founders, Andre Prince Jeffries and Semone Jeffries, recipients of the Restaurateur of the Year Award from the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association. We’re incredibly proud of their legacy and the lasting impact they’ve made on the restaurant industry. We look forward to celebrating with you!

07/03/2025

Tomorrow we party for the 19th Annual Music City Hit Chicken Festival and Parade. Parade rolls at 10:45am down woodland street , starting at 9th and ending at 6th. Festival gates open at 11:00 am and it is FREE to enter and family friendly! See you all tomorrow!

06/29/2025

It’s Hot Chicken week in Nashville! Won’t you plan on joking us this Friday in East Park. Parade rolls at 10:30am , led by the Blue Krew. Then the party starts for the 19th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival…. Best of all , it’s FREE!

06/29/2025

It is time!!

It's That Time Again.... The Music City Hot Chicken Festival! 🎪🐔
LOOK FOR THE Prince's Hot Chicken South Tent! 🔥
Date: July 4th
Time: 11am-3pm
Address: East Park, 700 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN
*Prince's Hot Chicken South Location will be Closed Only on July 4th. Please Visit Our Other Locations*

06/24/2025

Yea the people are just as cool as the beer. Only 10 days left until we party!

06/22/2025

Only 12 days until Nashvilles Hottest Day!!

06/18/2025

Did you know the Music City Hot Chick Festival has always been powered by an all volunteer team? Now you do and it’s time to sign up to help out for this years festivities. Visit hot-chicken.com and hold your spot. Comes with a cool volunteer t-shirt and a cold Yazoo or 2!