Hattie B's Chattanooga Opens to Dining Nov. 18
The Nashville hot chicken chain will open its Chattanooga location inside the historic Signal Knitting Mills building on November 18.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dining Out
Hattie B's Hot Chicken will open its Chattanooga restaurant on November 18 at 205 Manufacturers Road, inside the historic Signal Knitting Mills. The location spans nearly 4,000 square feet of indoor space and includes a covered front patio.
Why it matters
The opening brings the Tennessee meat-and-three-inspired chicken menu to Chattanooga diners in a restored historic building. The brand says it plans a presence in every major metropolitan hub across Tennessee.
The restaurant offers 102 indoor seats across a 3,297-square-foot main floor and 651-square-foot mezzanine, plus 63 patio seats split between a 48-seat covered front patio and a 15-seat smaller patio. The source does not say how the seating will be allocated during peak hours or whether reservations will be accepted.
The players
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
A Nashville-based hot chicken restaurant chain known for its Tennessee meat-and-three-inspired menu and spicy fried chicken.
The details
The Chattanooga location occupies the historic Signal Knitting Mills building and will serve the full Hattie B's menu, including the Half Bird Plate, Classic Chicken Sandwich, Dirty Bird Fries, Jumbo Tenders, and Southern Salad. Sides include pimento mac & cheese, collard greens, and bacon-cheddar grits, with banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert. Operating hours will be 10:45am to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 10:45am to 11pm Friday and Saturday.
Timeline
November 18: Hattie B's Chattanooga location opens to the public at 205 Manufacturers Road.
Industry Dynamics
Hattie B's expansion from Nashville into Chattanooga follows its stated plan to establish a presence in every major Tennessee metro. The move extends the brand's footprint beyond its Nashville origins into the state's other population centers.
Diners planning a first visit can expect 102 indoor seats plus 63 patio seats, so arriving early or planning around the posted hours will help. The restaurant's operating hours differ on weekends, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
The takeaway
Chattanooga diners get a new option for Nashville-style hot chicken in a restored historic building starting November 18. Check the posted hours before visiting, since weekend closing times run later than weekdays.
What happens next
The Chattanooga location opens to the public on November 18, 2026.
Further reading
For more local options, explore Dining Out coverage across Chattanooga.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local3News.
