"Walk into Big Al’s breakfast and lunch joint and it's always a sitcom-worthy scene: locals perched at the counter discussing the overpopulation of the neighborhood squirrels, the regular who comes in and always gets the biscuits and gravy, and the 20-something who bought a cheap ticket to Nashville and headed straight to Al’s from the airport. Al himself mans the grill while his son, AJ, runs the dining room, and the two of them are certified charismatic maestros. They churn out towering biscuits glazed in butter, perfectly cooked eggs, well-seasoned hash browns, and a brown-sauce take on biscuits and gravy, all in enormous portions. The dining room is tiny, so come early on busy days to avoid a wait, and always check the restaurant’s Instagram and Facebook before heading over, as Al sometimes closes for breakfast to do catering jobs. " - bailey freeman
