Totally agree. I've been saying Fat Mo's is overrated for years (years!). Rotier's is just simple goodness. French bread only, though!

I like Rotier's, but what about Dyer's in Memphis or Bell's Drive In in Henderson?

My wife & I stopped by tonight after reading this.

I had a burger on french bread while she opted for a traditional bun. We both really liked that the meat was hand-pattied and came with a nice array of toppings. Our fries and rings were average. I also got a vanilla shake which was too thick and more like a sundae in a metal cup. They served my wife's Diet Coke from a glass bottle.

We'll definitely be back.

I can testify. Some people will lead you astray with the French bread, but get it grilled on white. It's hands down the best in town. Though PM does come a close second with an entirely different sort of burger.

Agreed on getting it “grilled” — it's served on white bread, Texas toast style, and is amazingly delicious.

Glad to hear that Rotier's is getting some props. I feel like they've been taken for granted over the past few years. Love the cheeseburger on French bread. Have never ordered anything else. If I'm not drinking a beer, it's the chocolate shake. The thicker the better.

absolutely the best in town. A grilled cheeseburger with mayonnaise, and I'm in heaven! I know its totally unhealthy, but the southern in me clamors for mayonnaise on their burgers. Even though they're famous for the french bread burger, the grilled ones are pretty fantastic.

french bread cheeseburger, all the way.

Definitely the best in town, for sure. I've not tasted many burgers in TN outside of Nashville.. but every time I go and try some new burger I find somewhere nearby.. I always end up going back to Rotier's!

The glass bottled Coke puts it over the top for me!

Can I vote for Brown's Diner????Puleaze?

I've only been to Rotier's once and it was because I had hear such great things about their burgers. It was quite good. Best in TN? I don't know, but then again I don't work for the food network.

I'll vote for PM's veggie burger any day! Can't really chime in on the regular burger discussion though.

Five Guys? Anyone?

Five Guys? Anyone?

Wimpy burger greenfield tn. Hands down

The PM burger is… well i don't really know good food adjectives.

Delectable? Splendiferous? Gorge-worthy?

I think Wildhorse Saloon has the best burger. I love the flavor they incorporate with the horseradish.

what's PM?

http://www.pmnashville.com/

One of our favorites!

Rotier's would be my 3rd fave behind…

Fat Moe's and Five Guys (chain or not… Five Guys is the In N Out of the east.

Huey's in Memphis has been voted the best burger there for years. Why is PM on this list?

Why would PM not be on the list? As evidenced by it having the most votes (currently), it's incredibly popular!

Bison burger at Past Perfect.

PM's burger was my favorite until I had the barbecue, jalepeno burger (minus the mustard) at Sam's and the chili & jalepeno burger at Pirhana's. Sam's is my favorite now.

Five Guys is crazy delicious, I'll have to give you that — though I've never been to In N Out. And the scent of their fries is hunger-inducing, regardless of how full you are.

The only reason I'd keep Fat Mo's off the list is because of how much pepper is in their ground beef. It almost tastes like it's seasoned with mace.

I'll second Past Perfect, though I'll go with the Pompei Burger, because everything's better with feta.

Huey's in Memphis is hands-down the best restaurant burger I've ever had. It's a Memphis tradition and a very sad state of affairs that it didn't make #1 or even the poll here. Seriously? I wish Nashville didn't hate Memphis so much. I have lived in both and love both! Can't we all just get along?

Right on about Huey's in Memphis. Nothing else even comes close.

Buster's in Murfreesboro is the best burger in Tennessee. Hands down no question

Other: Las Palmas. (Yes, they have cheese burgers.)

PM really? huh, have to check it out.

I voted 'other' as my favorites in town are Cheeseburger Charlie's and maybe the bison at Ted's.

not-so-secretly glad that Five Guys isn't on there as I think it's overrated for sure.

PM is the best. Everyone who disagrees can get swine flu (and be just fine).

No one's hating on Memphis – This IS a blog about Nashville, though! We aren't familiar with any burgers in Memphis and have to go on what folks like yourself tell us.

Seek therapy. Quick! There's still time to recover.

Bell's Drive In is in Henderson… not Hendersonville… and is certainly the best.

Bobby's Dairy Dip!! I can't believe I haven't seen it mentioned.

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Could we stop talking about PM? It was supposed to be a secret.

Judging by the eternal wait every time I visit PM, I really doubt it's a huge secret anymore…

Thanks for the catch! We'll fix it up.

You're not the first to mention the glass bottled Coke. Sounds like a winner. We'll be visiting for sure.

That's great that you stopped in after reading. We feel influential ;) And well, your comment has me craving a milkshake at midnight. Way to go!

Bell's Drive In is in Henderson… not Hendersonville… and is certainly the best.

Bobby's Dairy Dip!! I can't believe I haven't seen it mentioned.

Could we stop talking about PM? It was supposed to be a secret.

Judging by the eternal wait every time I visit PM, I really doubt it's a huge secret anymore…

Thanks for the catch! We'll fix it up.

You're not the first to mention the glass bottled Coke. Sounds like a winner. We'll be visiting for sure.

That's great that you stopped in after reading. We feel influential ;) And well, your comment has me craving a milkshake at midnight. Way to go!

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I was in the Bunganut Pig in Murfreesboro about two weeks ago and had the most amazing cheese burger I have ever had it was huge and delightful.

Stratton's in Ashland City

Stratton’s in Ashland City

Burger Basket in Alamo or
Wimpy’s in Greenfield

Finger Cafe in Finger ,Tn    its unbelievable you must try it.