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we're creating spaces tucked in vibrant neighborhoods for fry lovers who love new flavors as much as we do

Handcrafted Loaded Fries, Smash Burgers & Craft Beer

Handcrafted loaded fries piled high with toppings at Bag Lady's Fry Joint Nashville
Smash burgers and crispy chicken tenders served fresh at Bag Lady's Nashville
Guests enjoying craft beer and loaded fries inside Bag Lady's Buchanan Arts District restaurant
Bag Lady's Fry Joint founders — two brothers who turned a denied bank loan into Nashville's favorite fry spot

How A denied bank loan,' COVID-19, and Gallatin Pike: birthed bag lady's fry joint

Imagine this: Two brothers, a dream of opening a restaurant, and a bank's 'Nope.' Then COVID hits, and the world pauses. But to us, a 'no' simply meant  "Next Opportunity." We turned over every couch cushion, emptied every piggy bank, and gathered every last dollar to buy a food truck. Our start? On Gallatin Pike.

Day 1 brought just 1 order. Day 2, we saw 2 orders. By Day 3, only 1 order again—each one courtesy of our mom and dad. Yet, Day 4 changed everything. Discover how we transformed a hesitant start into Nashville's cherished Fry Joint.

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Bag Lady's Fry Joint restaurant at 1402 Buchanan St in Nashville's North Nashville neighborhood
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Iconic loaded fries moment blending culture, quality and bold Nashville flavor at Bag Lady's

1402 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208

An Iconic Moment Blending Culture, Quality, and flavor

We serve up our loaded fries with a side of nostalgia. As you step into our restaurant, you’ll be transported back to the 90s in a cultural tribute to the era’s iconic movies, games, and music. The beats of the golden age of hip-hop and R&B float on the air alongside the mouth-watering scent of freshly fried, Nashville french fries. It’s an experience on the Nashville food scene like no other.

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Inside Bag Lady's Fry Joint — vibrant neighborhood restaurant serving handcrafted comfort food in Nashville

1402 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208