Where to curate Thanksgiving dinner in Nashville

From turkey and trimmings to pies and plant-based plates, Nashville’s got something for every Thanksgiving feast.

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Chef’s Market has more than mains — check out the appetizers and sides. | Photo via Chef’s Market

Whether you’re all about the bird, skipping straight to the sides, or going meat-free this year, plenty of Nashville restaurants are ready to do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving.

Here are some places offering takeout, organized by course — just remember to check each restaurant’s order deadlines.

For the turkey-first fam

Chef’s Market | Choose from three turkey varieties, including smoked, cajun-fried, and herb-crusted. If you’re gathering isn’t feeling like turkey this year, there’s a glazed ham option.

Hattie B’s | Keep it easy with two pounds of sliced turkey or pre-order a whole, deep-fried turkey served with a spice shaker to customize heat level at home.

Gumbo Bros | Spice up your table with a fried turkey, homemade gravy, and cranberry sauce + add on gumbo sides.

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint | Order smoked turkey and ham a la carte or spring for the Small Gathering and Major Feast packages.

The Bottega at Frankies | Butter-roasted turkey is the main event in this spread that also comes with sourdough dressing, roasted Brussels sprouts, squash casserole, and turkey gravy.

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If you want to keep the kitchen clean, Puckett’s will also be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Photo via Puckett’s Restaurant

For the one skipping straight to sides

Puckett’s Restaurant | Multiple casseroles, green beans, mashed potatoes, and more are available by the quart or half pan — just don’t forget to add on yeast rolls.

In Good Company | Dressing, sausage balls, corn casserole, cheese grits, and four-cheese mac and cheese are just a few of the sides available.

The Nashville Food Project | Make selections from nine side and dessert choices, including orzo salad, roasted carrots, herb stuffing, and pumpkin loaf.

Miel Restaurant | If you want to graze before the main meal, order a cheese and snack board, marinated olives, and saffron-poached shrimp.

For the meat-free Thanksgiving dinner

AVO | The plant-based Thanksgiving side medley comes with glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, baked beans, and broccoli salad, or you can order them individually.

Succulent Vegan Tacos | Choose from chipotle butternut squash mac and cheese, esquite pasta salad, and black bean/jackfruit tamales — all vegan and available to order via Instagram DM or email.

Sunflower Cafe | Enjoy a fully plant-based spread with options ranging from pumpkin lasagna and sweet potato wild rice patties to seasonal sides like apple cornbread stuffing and caramelized apples.

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Warm up this sweet offering from Perenn and serve it with ice cream. | Photo by Cindy Rahe

For the person in charge of dessert

Perenn Bakery | The caramel apple pie kouign amann brings a flaky, caramel-laced spin to Thanksgiving dessert and is available for pre-order at the Berry Hill location.

Baked on 8th | You can’t go wrong with pumpkin spice cake, apple crumble pie, and iced cookies that double as place cards.

Dozen Bakery | Pie flavors are aplenty — apple, pumpkin, chocolate cream, butterscotch pecan, and buttermilk pear. For something savory, add a chicken or vegetarian pot pie to the order.

Five Daughters Bakery | Each “pie box” comes with four themed donuts: huckleberry cheesecake, apple pie, chocolate chiffon, and maple pumpkin.

Pastis | Pre-order pecan and pumpkin pies over the phone or in person by Nov. 19.

Arnold’s Country Kitchen | Is a Thanksgiving table really complete without Arnold’s made-from -scratch banana pudding or a chocolate chess pie?

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