Puckett's Restaurant to open 7th Tennessee location in Hendersonville

Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for – barbecue?

That’s right barbecue lovers, Puckett’s Restaurant is coming to Hendersonville.

Franklin-based hospitality group A. Marshall Hospitality is expanding to Sumner County with the opening of a Puckett’s Restaurant location in Hendersonville, a press release said.

Soup, salads, sandwiches and starters are on the menu as well as Puckett's To Go Packs, which feed four to six people with two pounds of meat, two quart sides and choice of bread.
Soup, salads, sandwiches and starters are on the menu as well as Puckett's To Go Packs, which feed four to six people with two pounds of meat, two quart sides and choice of bread.

The local hospitality group consists of 12 family-owned-and-operated restaurants and hospitality businesses in Tennessee and Alabama, including Puckett's Restaurant, Americana Taphouse, Burger Dandy, Deacon's New South and Scout's Pub.

The Puckett’s Hendersonville location will be the first A. Marshall Hospitality concept to open in Sumner County, according to the press release.

"Hendersonville has been a community on our wish list for many years,” AMH CEO and proprietor Andy Marshall said in the announcement.

“It is a town that is rich in family values, has deep roots in the music industry and an appreciation for great food. We are thrilled about this opportunity and look forward to serving ‘The City by the Lake’."

That’s right barbecue lovers, Puckett’s Restaurant is coming to Hendersonville.
That’s right barbecue lovers, Puckett’s Restaurant is coming to Hendersonville.

Southern charm

Over the years, Puckett’s has evolved from a little 1950s grocery store in the village of Leiper’s Fork to today’s community kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality, Memphis-style barbecue and live pickin’ performances.

Slated to open in February 2024, the Hendersonville location will be the seventh Puckett’s location in Tennessee – among others in Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Pigeon Forge – and eighth overall following the opening of its Cullman, Alabama location.

Over the years, Puckett’s has evolved from a little 1950s grocery store in the village of Leiper’s Fork to today’s community kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality, Memphis-style barbecue and live pickin’ performances.
Over the years, Puckett’s has evolved from a little 1950s grocery store in the village of Leiper’s Fork to today’s community kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality, Memphis-style barbecue and live pickin’ performances.

Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary expressed his excitement for bringing the well-known Nashville location’s authentic comfort food and family-friendly entertainment home to Hendersonville residents.

“I am thrilled to welcome Puckett’s Restaurant and A. Marshall Hospitality to Hendersonville. As one of Tennessee’s most iconic restaurants and live music venues," said Clary. "Puckett’s fits perfectly in Hendersonville, the home of Taylor Swift, the Oak Ridge Boys and Johnny Cash.

“As a growing city of professionals, many of Hendersonville’s residents know Puckett’s from working in downtown Nashville. Early next year, they can visit the new location closer to home for authentic comfort food and family-friendly entertainment,” Clary said.

Slated to open in February 2024, the Hendersonville location will be the seventh Puckett’s location in Tennessee.
Slated to open in February 2024, the Hendersonville location will be the seventh Puckett’s location in Tennessee.

The 7,387-square-foot space will be located at 1039 Glenbrook Way in Hendersonville, off Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, according to the release.

A covered patio, wrap-around bar, live music stage and seating for about 250 guests is planned for the newest location in Hendersonville including a full-service dining room offering breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

What’s on the menu?

Smoked Brisket Hash, Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Chicken & Apple Jacks, The King’s French Toast and other breakfast foods and platters are available during breakfast hours each day at select locations.
Smoked Brisket Hash, Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Chicken & Apple Jacks, The King’s French Toast and other breakfast foods and platters are available during breakfast hours each day at select locations.

Breakfast is served 7 – 11 a.m. daily at select locations. Lunch and dinner service begins at 11 a.m., with meat-and-three lunch specials available daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at select locations.

Smoked brisket hash, biscuits & gravy, fried chicken & apple jacks, the King’s french toast and other breakfast foods and platters are available during breakfast hours each day at select locations.

Try Tennessee favorites like Southern Fried Chicken, Piggy Mac and Fried Catfish or its Low and Slow barbecue items like its Cherry Wood-Smoked Baby Back Ribs or Smoked Meatloaf.
Try Tennessee favorites like Southern Fried Chicken, Piggy Mac and Fried Catfish or its Low and Slow barbecue items like its Cherry Wood-Smoked Baby Back Ribs or Smoked Meatloaf.

Looking to satisfy that sweet tooth?

Customers may find Hattie Jane’s Creamery ice cream, a woman-founded, small-batch creamery and scoop shop in Tennessee, on the menu at Puckett’s served alongside other sweet treats like the Cobbler of the Day or Deep Fried Brownie Sunday.

Customers may find Hattie Jane’s Creamery ice cream, a woman-founded, small-batch creamery and scoop shop in Tennessee, on the menu at Puckett’s served alongside other sweet treats like the Cobbler of the Day or Deep Fried Brownie Sunday.
Customers may find Hattie Jane’s Creamery ice cream, a woman-founded, small-batch creamery and scoop shop in Tennessee, on the menu at Puckett’s served alongside other sweet treats like the Cobbler of the Day or Deep Fried Brownie Sunday.

Puckett’s is open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Nashville location is open an hour later, until 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. respectively. The Pigeon Forge location opens at 11 a.m. daily and does not serve breakfast.

Editor’s note: Menu items, live performances and operational hours vary by location. Visit Puckett’s Restaurant for location specific information or to order online.

Katie Nixon can be reached at knixon@gannett.com.

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