Knoxville foodies, get ready to heat things up. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, the beloved Nashville-born restaurant famous for its fiery, Southern-style fried chicken, is opening its first Knoxville location — and a grand opening date has officially been set.

The news has been generating buzz across the region, with WKRN News 2 reporting both that Hattie B’s is opening a Knoxville hot chicken spot and that the restaurant has locked in its grand opening date. While the DATA available does not specify the exact date or street address, the confirmation that a timeline is in place signals that East Tennessee’s biggest city is about to welcome one of the South’s most celebrated chicken chains.

Founded in Nashville, Hattie B’s has built a devoted following for its signature heat levels — ranging from a mild Southern to the legendary “Shut the Cluck Up!!!” — along with classic sides like pimento mac and cheese, black-eyed pea salsa, and banana pudding. The brand has expanded to cities including Memphis, Atlanta, and Birmingham, and Knoxville will mark its next chapter.

For Knoxville residents, the arrival of Hattie B’s represents more than just a new dining option — it’s a sign of the city’s continued growth as a destination for quality food and vibrant culinary culture. Local food enthusiasts have long made the drive to Nashville for a taste, and soon they’ll be able to enjoy it right at home.

Stay tuned to local outlets for the confirmed grand opening date and location details as Hattie B’s prepares to bring the heat to Knoxville.

Sources: WKRN News 2, WKRN News 2