Puckett's Restaurant - Downtown Franklin

120 4th Ave S, Franklin
(615) 794-5527

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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Deep Fried Brownie Sundae
Leiper’S Fork Favorite
Puckett’S BBQ Platter
Puckett's BBQ Platter -
Southern Fried Chicken
Skillet Mac and Cheese
Puckett's BBQ Sandwich
Skillet Pecan Cobbler
Chicken Fried Chicken

Menu

STARTERS
Pimento Cheese Bites
Our pimento cheese blend breaded, flash-fried and served with pepper jelly
Bubba's Bonz
Deep-fried baby back ribs tossed in our original BBQ Sauce
Fried Pickles
Thick-sliced pickles double-breaded and deep-fried crisp, served with BBQ chipotle ranch
Fried Green Beans
Cornmeal-fried green beans served with ranch dressing
Chicken Tender Platter
Hand-battered and breaded strips and French fries with a side of house honey mustard
Smoked Sausage and Cheese
Smoked andouille sausage served with pickles, crackers & cheddar
Cherry-Smoked Wings
Smoked, flash-fried and tossed in your choice of dry, mild, hot, BBQ sauce or whiskey glaze
Puckett's Nachos
Fresh tortilla chips, house-made queso, cowboy caviar, jalapeños, BBQ drizzle, sour cream, fresh cilantro and a side of smoked salsa

SALADS
Entrée Salad
Field greens, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheddar and jack cheeses
Starter Salad
Field greens, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheddar and jack cheeses
Country Cobb
Chopped romaine, red onion, diced tomatoes, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, fried chicken strips and buttermilk ranch
Small Country Cobb
Chopped romaine, red onion, diced tomatoes, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, fried chicken strips and buttermilk ranch
BBQ Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, cowboy caviar, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, choice of cherry wood-smoked pulled pork or beef brisket and BBQ chipotle ranch
Small BBQ Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, cowboy caviar, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, choice of cherry wood-smoked pulled pork or beef brisket and BBQ chipotle ranch
Strawberry Spinach
Baby spinach leaves, heritage spring mix, strawberries, pecans, blue cheese crumbles, shaved red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
Small Strawberry Spinach
Baby spinach leaves, heritage spring mix, strawberries, pecans, blue cheese crumbles, shaved red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

LOW & SLOW
Puckett's BBQ Platter
Cherry wood-smoked pulled pork, smoked half chicken or beef brisket served with sweet potato fries, smoked baked beans and homemade slaw
Smoked Meatloaf
House-ground, slow-smoked and finished on the grill, topped with mushroom gravy, served with mashed potatoes and Southern green beans
Cherry Wood-Smoked Baby Back Ribs - FULL RACK
Memphis-style dry-rubbed with smoked baked beans and potato salad Half Rack
Cherry Wood-Smoked Baby Back Ribs - 1/2 RACK
Memphis-style dry-rubbed with smoked baked beans and potato salad Half Rack
The Whole Farm ‑ to share...or not
Try it all: beef brisket, cherry wood-smoked pulled pork, smoked half chicken and baby back ribs served with smoked baked beans, collard greens and cole slaw

TENNESSEE FAVORITES
Southern Fried Chicken
Bone-in chicken marinated in spices, battered and fried golden, served with mashed potatoes and Southern green beans Please allow extra time for this dish-it takes a bit
Chicken Fried Chicken
Tenderized chicken breast battered, fried and topped with white pepper gravy, served with mashed potatoes and Southern green beans
Piggy Mac
Cherry wood-smoked pulled pork in an iron skillet, topped
Country Fried Steak
Tenderized ribeye, battered, fried and topped with white pepper gravy, served with mashed potatoes and Southern green beans
Fried Catfish
Creole-fried fresh catfish served with fries, cole slaw, house tartar and a Cajun corn cake
Shrimp & Grits
Blackened jumbo shrimp over Cajun-seasoned white cheddar Weisenberger grits, drizzled with our BBQ sauce and topped with collard greens
Whiskey Salmon
Grilled salmon fillet, brushed with our Tennessee whiskey glaze and served with smashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli
Whiskey Chicken
Grilled chicken breast, brushed with our Tennessee whiskey glaze and served with smashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli
Black Angus Ribeye
Served with your choice of two sides
3 Veggie Plate
Select 3 Southern veggies

BURGERS
The Classic Burger
Lettuce, tomato, house pickle, red onion, mayo, brioche bun
The Double Burger
2 patties, lettuce, tomato, house pickle, red onion, mayo, brioche bun
Puckett's Mojo Burger
Our famous patty, cole slaw, cherry wood-smoked pulled pork, baked beans, cheddar, house pickle and drizzle of BBQ chipotle ranch
Vegetarian Portabella Burger
Balsamic-basted portabella cap, caramelized onions, Swiss, dijon mustard, lettuce and tomato

SANDWICHES
Music City Hot Chicken Sandwich
Battered, fried and seasoned with our own hot chicken spices, served with Texas toast, house pickle and cole slaw
Puckett's BBQ
Pulled pork or beef brisket slow-smoked with cherry wood Try it Memphis-style (topped with slaw) 1
Chicken Sandwich - Grilled or Fried
Cooked over an open flame or battered and fried, served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, house pickle, red onion and mayo
Puckett's BBQ Sliders
Three cherry wood-smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage or beef brisket sliders, served with sweet potato fries
Homemade Chicken Salad
Made with pecans, red grapes and celery, served on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato or on a bed of field greens with a side of fruit
Redneck Burrito
Cherry wood-smoked pulled pork, baked beans and slaw wrapped in a large flour tortilla
Fried Chicken Club
Fried chicken breast, pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Swiss on three slices of toasted sourdough bread
Nashville Cheesesteak
Slow-smoked beef brisket or grilled chicken topped with bell peppers, onions, BBQ sauce and white cheddar cheese sauce on a hoagie
Smoked Bologna
Thick-cut & smoked, grilled and served on country white bread with lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo
Fresh BLT
Heirloom tomato, crispy bacon and fresh lettuce on sourdough

KIDS MENU
Kid's Cheese Burger
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kid's 3 Veggie Plate
Kid's Grilled Cheese
Kid's PB&J
Kid's Mac & Veggie
Kid's Drink

SIDES
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Collard Greens
Cowboy Caviar
French Fries
Fresh Fruit
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Salad
Skillet Mac & Cheese
Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Southern Green Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Starter Salad

HOMEMADE DESSERTS
Cobbler of the Day
Our famous cobbler, made fresh daily and served with vanilla ice cream; ask your server for today's flavor
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Topped with cream cheese glaze and whipped cream
Jan's Chocolate Cobbler
Gooey chocolate cobbler, scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce drizzle
Deep Fried Brownie Sundae
Scratch-made fudge brownie deep-fried and topped with vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, candied bacon and chocolate & caramel sauces
Presley Parfait
Mason jar filled with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, homemade banana pudding, fresh banana slices, peanut butter mousse and whipped cream

BEVERAGES
Coke
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Sprite
Root Beer
Fruit Tea
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Coffee
Orange Juice
Tomato Juice

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Recent Reviews

I have never been to this Puckett's before. It was a good experience. The food was good. I was a bit bummed that they had run out of their ribs for the day, especially since it was at the start of the dinner hour.

The food we got was good and the manager was really nice. The feel of the place is really cool.

They also have gate 11 alcohol and I love that they support local distilleries.
August 2025
The food is excellent in flavor. The service is 4. The atmosphere is 5. Since the restaurant only has a patio, it's a 2nd detail. I went to eat two days ago and the water tasted like it had been stored for a long time. The seats at the patio tables tend to become loose easily. From the outside, everything is perfect.
August 2025
Be advised, Puckett's no longer uses Tock for reservations. Existing reservations were not transferred over as we learned the hard way. Hostess was gracious in creating a spot for our party.
August 2025

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Puckett's Restaurant - Downtown Franklin

120 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-5527