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Nashville, Tennessee is known for their classic BBQ staples, but that can leave those who adhere to a plant-based diet out when visiting the South. Thankfully, a new restaurant has opened up in the heart of the city that will be serving up all your favorite Southern comfort foods, but with a plant-based twist! The Southern V, owned by husband and wife duo Tiffany and Clifton Hancock, will be a haven for vegan diners who wish to embrace the comfort and richness of Southern cooking.

Clifton grew up on a diet of meat and potatoes, as did the rest of his family, but his dietary preferences altered after the birth of his first child. Tiffany and Clifton’s firstborn had some dietary intolerances growing up, especially dairy, so they knew they needed to make some adjustments to their recipes.


This slowly led to the development of Southern comfort-style food done vegan. Clifton and Tiffany began selling their food at local farmer’s markets which quickly became a huge success! Eventually they were able to open a storefront.

The Southern V offers 100% plant-based Southern classics like Hot Fried Chick’n, Mac and Cheese with Turnip Greens, Chick’n and Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, and Baked Beans.

If you happen to be in Nashville, Tennessee, you can visit the Southern V at 1200 Buchanan St!

Craving Southern comforts?

If you cannot make it to Nashville, you can still enjoy tasty Southern-inspired recipes! Feel free to check out these comforting classics from our Food Monster App!


Chicken and Waffles

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Extra firm tofu transforms into crispy vegan fried chicken in this popular Southern brunch dish by Gabrielle St. Claire! It is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy

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These biscuits topped with a hearty mushroom gravy by Molly Patrick make are the epitome of comfort food. They come out of the oven perfectly fluffy and soft!


Ultra-Cheesy Mac and Cheese

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This Mac and Cheese recipe by Shannon Leparski is absolutely dreamy and nut-free, soy-free, and gluten-free at the same time! It’s also a very healthy option when you want something warm and comforting.

For more recipes, we recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 10,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

Lead Image Source: Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich/One Green Planet