I figure there are plenty of folks here who know the exits, so it's worth a shot.
Sort of unexpectedly flying into Nashville tomorrow dinnertime and driving north out of town on 24. Any recommended casual, non-chain places within 20-30 min of BNA on that route (usually counter-clockwise around Briley Parkway, but open to suggestions)? We have our go-to, but I'm curious what else is out there.
All of the good food I know about is downtown, which wouldn't necessarily be out of your way. Most of the activity is centered on Broadway and there are restaurants for every taste. Jacks BBQ is a personal favorite. There's plenty of live music up and down Broadway in the evenings also.
Noshville (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Noshville/@36.15412,-86.7896075,15.25z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x886466941c1978bd:0x2edaa4dd44cb350c)...although it's off the 65/40 concurrency on Broadway (which is US 431/US 70S), it won't put you far off I-24.
Hot chicken is a thing there...
The 8 Best Spots to Get Hot Chicken in Nashville (http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nashville/nashville-s-best-hot-chicken-restaurants)
I'd hit every place that does hot anything, but the lady can't hang.