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. With a 15% year-over-year increase in pizza consumption, Nashville ranks as the fastest-growing pizza city in the South, yet its 3-year history lags far behind #9 St. Louis’ century-old Provel tradition. For now, Nashville earns its spot as the most dynamic newcomer on this list.