Introduction
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is the original location of a now-national fried chicken chain, founded in the small town of Mason, Tennessee by Napoleon "Na" Vanderbilt in the 1950s. It's known for its signature hand-battered, spicy southern-style fried chicken, and has since grown to over 30 locations across the United States. The original spot retains a simple, beloved, roadside-shack feel that fans consider a must-visit near Memphis.