Music City Chili Bowls

Photography By Jill Melton | Last Updated January 07, 2020

"Herb Your Enthusiasm" Organic Chili from The Herban Market in Franklin.

Chefs brought their best game to The Music City Bowl Chili Competition December 2019. They didn't hold back when it came to their best bowl of chili. From hot and spicy to white to that served out of a Fritos bag, these chilis are touchdowns, one and all (sorry, couldn't help ourselves).

M Street's Mole Style Beef Chili

Chefs Andrew Whitney and Chris DeJesus won this year's Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff with this mole style chili that uses 3 types of chili powder and chocolate.

Julio Hernandez's Sweet Potato Chili

Chef Julio Hernandez of Nectar Cantina came to win at this year's Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff, making 800 tortillas by hand for the event to garnish each bowl of chili with a cheesy taquito...

Makeready's White Harissa Tennessee Chili

This entirely unique spin on chili was a fan favorite at the Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff.

James Kerwin's Four Pepper Chili

Chef Kerwin of Little Fib likes to serve his chili scooped over Fritos for a welcome crunch!

Music City Bowl Chili by Andrew Rodriquez

Chef Andrew Rodriquez of Holston House makes a mean pork-based chili.

Ole Red's Smokehouse Chili

This simple chili from downtown's own Ole Red and Chef Garett Pitler brings the flavors of the smokehouse right to your kitchen.

Zane Dearien's Ozark Chili

Chef Dearien of Pastaria Nashville scooped this delicious chili at this year's Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff.

The Gambling Stick's Brisket & Black-Eyed Pea Chili

The Gambling Stick's masters of the smoker add black-eyed peas to their traditional style chili.

The Humble Table's Green Chili

Lesley Lammers and Chef Kirstie Harris of The Humble Table brought this delicious Colorado-inspired chili to the party.

Chef Karla Ruiz's Goat & Chorizo Chili

Chef Karla Ruiz of Karla's Catering turns up the heat with this chili!

Stompin' Grounds' Short Rib Chili

The hip restaurant of downtown Nashville's JW Marriott packs their chili full of luscious pulled short rib. You'll be sure to go back for seconds.

"Herb Your Enthusiasm" Organic Chili

Ashlea Hogancamp, owner and co-founder of Herban Market in Franklin, shares their recipe for the Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff. This beef-forward chili features grassfed beef and organic vegetables...