Everywhere you visit has a local vernacular that takes just a hot second to get used to. Whether you’re learning surfer lingo in southern California or watching your vowel pronunciation in the heart of Boston, there’s always something quirky and new wherever you travel in the states. These ten vocabulary words are DEFINITELY a necessity if you find yourself in Tennessee, so study up! We’ll meet you for a meat ‘n three supper afterward.
- Bottle of Jack
55Laney69 - Flickr You’re looking for some Jack Daniel’s here, yes sir.
- Hot Chicken
Shelby L Bell - Flickr In Tennessee, asking for “hot chicken” means that you’re looking for fried chicken swabbed in a healthy amount of cayenne pepper that will sear the tongue with its spicy skin. Made famous by Nashville, you’ll most likely be asked just how spicy you’d like your chicken to be before its
- Iced Tea
Southern Foodway Alliance - Flickr It always comes sweetened, folks. Iced tea is synonymous with sweet tea, so make sure you ask for no sugar if you’re looking to be good.
- RC
Boots McKenzie - Flickr RC Cola, of course!
- Crick
Rick Obst - Flickr Most commonly known as a “creek”, this is that tiny gurgling stream that runs through the gorgeous expanse of your southern backyard.
- Bless Your Heart
Pom - Flickr This phrase is tricky. It can be used both honestly or as an insult, proceed with caution when uttered in your presence.
- Meat ’n three
Southern Foodways Alliance - Flickr This is the classice southern meal, served across the American south, and it includes a meat and three sides that are either veggie or starches.
- Buggy
XoeMX - Flickr This term is less widely used, but it commonly refers to a shopping cart.
- Athens of the South
USr - Flickr You may know Nashville as “Music City,” but it’s also referred to as, “The Athens of the South” for the number of higher learning institutions in the city.
- God’s Country
Tim Lumley - Flickr That would be the south, dear friend. Your new home.
While you’re all busy making Tennessee your new home, you should definitely check out these gorgeous spots all over the state.
55Laney69 - Flickr
You’re looking for some Jack Daniel’s here, yes sir.
Shelby L Bell - Flickr
In Tennessee, asking for “hot chicken” means that you’re looking for fried chicken swabbed in a healthy amount of cayenne pepper that will sear the tongue with its spicy skin. Made famous by Nashville, you’ll most likely be asked just how spicy you’d like your chicken to be before its
Southern Foodway Alliance - Flickr
It always comes sweetened, folks. Iced tea is synonymous with sweet tea, so make sure you ask for no sugar if you’re looking to be good.
Boots McKenzie - Flickr
RC Cola, of course!
Rick Obst - Flickr
Most commonly known as a “creek”, this is that tiny gurgling stream that runs through the gorgeous expanse of your southern backyard.
Pom - Flickr
This phrase is tricky. It can be used both honestly or as an insult, proceed with caution when uttered in your presence.
Southern Foodways Alliance - Flickr
This is the classice southern meal, served across the American south, and it includes a meat and three sides that are either veggie or starches.
XoeMX - Flickr
This term is less widely used, but it commonly refers to a shopping cart.
USr - Flickr
You may know Nashville as “Music City,” but it’s also referred to as, “The Athens of the South” for the number of higher learning institutions in the city.
Tim Lumley - Flickr
That would be the south, dear friend. Your new home.
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