Arnold's Country Kitchen

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Arnold's Country Kitchen Arnold's country kitchen was established in 1981. Southern comfort food at its best Jack Arnold opened up the Southern Meat & 3 in 1981.
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Jack grew up in Asheville where he learned how to cook the old southern way from aunts and his mother. He work in restaurants on and off almost his entire life. He moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt where he worked in the cafeteria to pay for his tuition, one of his many jobs to pay for school. In 1981, Jack was given the opportunity to take over rent at a restaurant on 8th Ave that couldn't make ends meet. Jack took the opportunity and changed the menu to make it his own. He finally got to use all of his favorite recipes from his lifetime of learning. He called the restaurant Arnold's Country Kitchen. Throughout the years Arnold's has been a patronized from Nashville locals of all walks of life. The ambience is full of Nashville's past with the pictures of past Vanderbilt sports teams, pictures of old Nashville, and original country stars such as Chet Atkins, Porter Wagoner, and Dolly Parton. Arnold's has gained recognition through several media outlets such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. New York Times, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, MAXIM, People and many more. Jack and Rose Arnold have been awarded a James Beard American Classic award in New York. Arnold's is now ran by Jack's children and wife who have kept his recipes to his standards. Recently Arnold's has opened up a 2nd location in Green Hills at 2209 Abbot Martin Road

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The family of Dolly Parton released a statement after the iconic country star died in Nashville Tuesday, shedding light on funeral plans and asking for donations in lieu of flowers.

Our family at Arnold’s Country Kitchen is grieving alongside Nashville and the world over the loss of Dolly Parton .The...
08/25/2026

Our family at Arnold’s Country Kitchen is grieving alongside Nashville and the world over the loss of Dolly Parton .

The world has lost an extraordinary soul. Dolly was an otherworldly force — someone who had the rare ability to bring everyone together, to make people feel welcome, and to remind us of the power of kindness, generosity, and love.

Dolly was woven into the heart and soul of Nashville. Her presence, her music, and her generosity have shaped this city and touched generations of people far beyond Tennessee.

Dolly had a way of making everyone feel like an old friend. Her humor, her quick wit, her warmth, and her incredible ability to laugh at herself made her feel both larger than life and somehow wonderfully down to earth.

We are truly at a loss for words trying to describe what Dolly meant to us and to so many others.

Her music will live on. Her kindness will live on. Her laughter will live on. And her spirit will live on in the countless lives she touched.

Nashville will never be quite the same without her.

With love and deepest condolences,

The Arnold Family

Thank you Jennifer Frensley Webb....for voting against the excessive property tax… And for coming to Arnolds and support...
05/19/2026

Thank you Jennifer Frensley Webb....for voting against the excessive property tax… And for coming to Arnolds and supporting us!

Thanks for the love! ❤️
04/15/2026

Thanks for the love! ❤️

This Tennessee Cafeteria Preserves the Soulful Art of the Classic Meat and Three Lunch 👇🏻 👇🏻

02/27/2026
02/20/2026
01/28/2026

We back today baby! And we got our fried chicken. Hope everyone stayed safe. Now, I know you hangry! lol 😂

01/27/2026

We are closed today, Tuesday, due to the weather but plan on plan opening tomorrow for those of you who are out and about.

01/27/2026

Arnold’s will be closed Tuesday, January 27. Be open Wednesday. Hope you guys are trying to stay warm and are safe. It’s crazy out there.

01/24/2026

Arnold’s will be closed Saturday, January 24. Sorry for the inconvenience. Everyone stay warm and enjoy the snow. See you next week where pancakes will be the special all week. 😜

Address

605 8th Avenue S
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 2:45pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 2:45pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 2:45pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 10:30am - 2:45pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 10:30am - 2:45pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm

Telephone

+16152564455

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