Ep 13. Nashville, TN

In season 4 episode 13 of Man v. Food, host Adam Richman travels to Nashville, TN to take on some of the city's most beloved and challenging food establishments.

The episode starts with Adam visiting Arnold's Country Kitchen, a historic lunch spot that has been serving up Southern classics since the 1980s. There, Adam tackles a massive plate of meat and sides, including tender brisket, creamy mac and cheese, and buttery cornbread. Despite his best efforts, the hearty meal proves to be too much for Adam to finish in one sitting.

Next up is the famous Big Daddy's Hot Chicken, where Adam tries his hand at eating some of the spiciest chicken in Nashville. The restaurant offers chicken in increasing levels of heat, with the hottest option being the "shut the cluck up" level. Adam bravely takes on the challenge, experiencing the intense heat of the chicken firsthand.

Adam then heads to Prince's Hot Chicken, another Nashville institution known for its spicy chicken. He meets with the owner, Ms. Andre Prince Jeffries, who shares the history and secret recipes behind the restaurant's famous chicken dishes. Adam then tries out the spicy chicken, and once again, struggles to handle the heat.

For dessert, Adam visits The Pancake Pantry, a beloved breakfast spot in Nashville that has been serving up fluffy pancakes and waffles since 1961. Adam has his eyes set on their famous sweet potato pancakes, which come topped with whipped cream and pecans. He also tries their banana pecan waffles and strawberry crepes, all of which prove to be a delicious ending to the food-filled day.

Throughout the episode, Adam also gets a chance to explore the vibrant music scene in Nashville, visiting the iconic Ryman Auditorium and checking out a live performance at a local honky-tonk bar.

Overall, this episode of Man v. Food showcases some of the best and most famous eats in Nashville, as well as the city's rich cultural history and lively atmosphere.