12 Burger Joints In Tennessee That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode

The good ol' American cheeseburger is one of the best indulgences in this great state. Tennessee goes above and beyond with some fantastic secret recipes and healthier options, but we're a fan of the old school lettuce, bun and tomato. Check out these fantastic burger joints that hail from the great state of Tennessee - in no particular order. Then go try them all because we dare you!

12) Burger Up - Nashville

The sweet potato fries are absolutely to die for, and indulging in the Marathon burger is never a bad choice. Plus? The industrial-chic interior design is an experience in itself.

11) Dyer's Burgers - Memphis

Located smack dab in downtown Memphis, this popular eatery has more than a century of fantastic food under its belt and is renowned for using the same delicious grease. If you're looking for an old-fashioned burger with a sky-high calorie count? Then you need look no more.

9) Huey's Burgers - Memphis

1/3 a pound of meat sits on this seasoned burger bun, plus you can grab some Memphis potato skins on the side. Holla'!

9) OSHI Burger Bar - Memphis: Permanently closed as of September 2020

This is a neat burger spot with a Japanese spin. Described as, "An American Diner with Japanese Influence," your taste buds are bound to go on the ride of their life.

8) Litton's - Knoxville

This fancy restaurant boasts southern ingredients and locally grown vegetables. As in, really local - they have a garden. Try the cheeseburger that is just bubbling with the perfect ratio of grease, bun and cheese. You'll thank us later.

7) Off the Hoof - Arlington

This family owned restaurant may be young, but they've already expanded and garnered a solid group of dedicated customers. Check the mushrooms on that burger! Yum.

6) Your Burger - Murfreesboro: Permanently closed as of September 2020

With the meat locally raised, you won't find a better place to support your community farmers. The combo is a great meal that will keep you full for a looooong time comin'!

5) Husk - Nashville

This fancy restaurant boasts southern ingredients and locally grown vegetables. As in, really local - they have a garden. Try the cheeseburger that is just bubbling with the perfect ratio of grease, bun and cheese. You'll thank us later.

4) Stock & Barrel - Knoxville

Fantastic variety is the name of the game when it comes to Knoxville. Plus? Your burger can come with the other foodie, 'b' word - bourbon. The eatery boasts a large variety, and great service.

3) Southern Burger - Chattanooga

Gourmet burgers? Check. Neat eating atmosphere? Check. Veggie burger options? CHECK. Get down to Chattanooga, y'all!

2) Urban Stack Burger Lounge - Chattanooga

This isn't 'just' a burger joint. No, it's here that you'll find an eatery that's innovative with their burger imagination, even for the vegetarians who have a hankering for something juicy and salty. Try the vegan mushroom burger!

1) The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden - Nashville

Nashville hipsters, unite! Catering to a younger crown, Pharmacy serves up a mean brew and solid black bean burger. It's the Farm Burger that makes memories, though, so don't miss out.

With cheese, without cheese, pickles or french fries and fried green tomatoes gosh darn it Tennessee done good! There's no way we could have got 'em all, so tell us your favorite southern burger in the comments below.