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Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.
LoveFood compiled a list of the "most famous restaurant" in every state, basing its picks on reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience to find the eateries that hungry diners are "just longing to enjoy a meal at" and that are worth visiting at least once.
So which Tennessee restaurant is considered to be the "most famous" in the entire state?
The Loveless Cafe
This popular Nashville eatery has drawn in a host of customers for several decades looking to sample delicious Southern staples and the restaurant's famous biscuits. The Loveless Cafe, located at 8400 TN-100, has a 4.6 star rating on Google and more than 11,000 reviews.
Here's what the site had to say:
"The Loveless Cafe's huge neon sign is almost as iconic as the place itself and means you can't miss this Nashville stalwart. Serving up Southern comfort food favorites since 1951, it's lost none of its rustic charm, from the red checkered tablecloths to the friendly service. Taylor Swift, Martha Stewart, and Dolly Parton are among the celebrities who have dined here, and the joint makes up to 10,000 biscuits a day to satisfy hungry customers."
You can see the full list of the most famous restaurant in each state by visiting lovefood.com. Curious about other must-try restaurants around Tennessee? Check out our previous coverage of the spot named one of the "most beautiful restaurants" in the country.