Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville’s pizza scene has erupted with over 20 pizzerias opening since 2020, led by Folk and Two Boots, proving that great pizza is now a landlocked phenomenon. Folk’s sourdough crust ferments for 48 hours, resulting in a 10% lighter base than the average Neapolitan, while Two Boots sells 500 pies weekly at $14 each. This growth is 60% faster than the typical emerging market, but St. Louis still outsells Nashville’s top spots by 20,000 annual pies. For now, Nashville earns its spot as the most dynamic newcomer on this list.