Love that Cooter's Place is a pet friendly place to get your pup out of the heat for a bit. This is…read morefilled with Duke's of Hazzard memorabilia. This is a cool spot for those that love the show. It is free to walk through. They have a nice gift shop too with lots of Duke's of Hazzard souvenirs. The staff was really friendly and asked customers where they are from as they walked through the gift shop. As an added bonus, the store next door is also pet friendly.

If you're a fan of the Duke's of Hazard nostalgia and Southern hospitality, Cooter's in Nashville…read moreis an absolute must-visit. While it's world-famous as the ultimate Dukes of Hazzard museum, what many people don't realize is that the "Cooter's" brand--led by Ben Jones himself--knows exactly how to serve up a Hazzard County experience that feels like home. Whether you're there for the General Lee or the atmosphere, here is a glowing review of the highlights you shouldn't miss. The food at the famous Cooter's Country Kitchen is all about "good eatin'"--unfussy, flavorful, and filling. We were there for launch, so I went with the Hazard Burger which is a massive, juicy staple that's seasoned to perfection. It's the kind of burger that requires two hands and a stack of napkins, often topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese. They recommend choice of the place is the Country Fried Steak which is breaded and fried to a golden crunch and smothered in a rich, peppery white gravy that would make Uncle Jesse proud. My wife however went with the Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich instead, which is a tender, slow-cooked pork piled high on a toasted bun. This highlight of this was for her, the sauce. She said that is was the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, capturing the essence of Tennessee barbecue. You can't have a Southern meal without the sides, and Cooter's keeps it classic and crispy. We opted for the Fried Pickles s are sliced thin, battered, and fried and unlike most fried pickles we had tried the breading stays on when you bit in to it, instead of sliding off. As usual they come with a side of ranch dressing to offset the pickle taste. We also had the Seasoned Fries, which thick-cut and dusted with a house signature spice blend, these aren't your average fast-food fries. They have enough "kick" to keep things interesting. Finally no BBQ meal is complete without the side of creamy coleslaw. You'll want to save a little room for a sweet finish, we highly recommend the Banana Pudding: This is the gold standard of Hazard County desserts. It's layered with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. It's light, sweet, and tastes exactly like childhood. If you're lucky enough to catch the seasonal rotations, the apple or peach fried pies are legendary as well but are not always available. On a side note while you're there, make sure to check out the museum side of the house. The admission is free, and seeing the original costumes and the General Lee up close makes the meal taste that much better. We usually avoid theme focused restraunt themed places like this but this place is delving with a stop if you are travels in through Nashville. The price was on part with most places in the Nashville, area.