We are Taylor & Rankin Clinton; we grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. Our family hails from both New Orleans and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and we are the grandsons and sons of three consummate Southern ladies who taught us the joy of cooking and the decorum that emphasizes the importance of breaking bread together.

Our inspiration comes from the time-tested meat and threes of our childhoods. We're proud to serve dishes that are delicious, crafted with fresh, quality ingredients. Wabash is founded around a no-fuss approach that ensures you get authentic Southern goodness without the wait.

The essence of our name, Wabash Southern Kitchen, is a tribute to the good ol' days of family outings at Opryland’s Wabash Cannonball ride and the catchy country tunes, especially the one revived by Boxcar Willie in the 1980s.

“This place is built by family in every sense of the word. It is a celebration of our love for good food and good company.”

Growing up, sweet tea and fried chicken were a staple of what a trip to a local restaurant looked like. Our mother made sure that we ate together, drilling in us that in a world consumed by distractions… fellowship, family, and community still mean something. We want Wabash to be a place where families can congregate and make memories, just like we did as kids.

In addition to our mother's influence, our father played an instrumental role in shaping who we are today. As a skilled artisan, he taught us the value of hard work, dedication, and patience. He taught Taylor and I everything we know about fixing, building, and solving hard problems. We spent many days holding the light for him. Precious time where we learned to be patient, ‘chop the wood in front of us’, and good things will come. His ‘fingerprints’ are all over this restaurant. 

Wabash Southern Kitchen is both a family-owned and veteran-owned business, proudly extending military, veteran and first responder discounts to honor all who have served. Drawing from our experiences, we bring our dedication, discipline and passion for service to the restaurant world.