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Nicky's Coal Fired

Pizza & Italian $$ · The Nations

Nicky's Coal Fired is a family-owned neighborhood Italian spot in The Nations, home to Tennessee's only coal-burning pizza oven. Owners Caroline and Tony build it all around hospitality, daily sourdough crusts, and house-made pasta.

Known for

  • Coal-fired sourdough pizza
  • House-made pasta with imported Italian flour
  • Kids eat free on Mondays

Awards

  • Nashville Scene 2026 Top 3: Best Bar Pop-Up

Location

The Nations

5026 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN · (615) 678-4289

Hours
Sun to Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri to Sat5 to 9 PM

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