More fried chicken is coming Houston's way, this time by way of the Volunteer State.

Two years after it was first teased, Houston's own Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken location is edging closer to opening, with doors said to open within the next week.

The famed Memphis-based chain has locations across the country from California to Maryland. The new Houston outpost joins Texas locations in Fort Worth and Austin.

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The Gus's in Austin and Houston are owned by Brad Blodgett. The Austin location is in the heart of the downtown area, close enough to all the big concert and party venues.

As previously reported, Gus's will set up shop in Houston at 1815 Washington, across from B&B Butchers and close enough to downtown to bring around a healthy lunch crowd.

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The area where it is laying down roots is already home to award-winning cocktail bar Julep, Platypus Brewing, Liberty Station and Austin transplant Tacodeli.

Gus's isn't the only chain from Tennessee looking to bring its own brand of Southern comfort food to Houston.

Corky's BBQ, a Memphis mainstay for 35 years, announced earlier this year that it has signed expansion deals that would bring locations to Houston and Dallas and a handful of suburbs.

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Gus's secret Bonner family recipe has drawn accolades from around the country and was once named "one of the top ten meals in the United States worth flying for" by GQ Magazine.

That has changed with the company's expansion but devotees will always tell you the best Gus's chicken comes from Memphis proper.

Must-try menu items, besides the decadent fried chicken, include the baked beans, fried okra, mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie. The sweet iced tea is also highly addictive.

Craig Hlavaty is a reporter for Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com.