Think your hot chicken recipe could wow a panel of taste-testing pros? The Hot Chicken Festival is seeking amateur teams for a friendly competition on July 4!
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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