Burger Republic, a local concept specializing in gourmet burgers, American craft beers and hand-spun milkshakes, was named one of the top 10 burgers in America according to a new list from TripAdvisor that analyzed millions of user reviews and rankings. It is the only top 10 burger in Tennessee.

"What an honor," said Drew Jackman, who partnered with another industry veteran, Jeff Warne, to create Burger Republic. "Our motto is to 'defend quality' in everything we do, and this ranking is an affirmation on that promise. It reflects the work of our fantastic team, and we are truly humbled to be listed among America's best of the best!"

Jackman added that the ranking is especially gratifying, given TripAdvisor's status of being the world's largest travel site.

"I think this means travelers, in particular, want an authentic, local place to go for a premium burger — not something they can also find in their own hometown. As Nashville continues to experience a proliferation of burger concepts from other cities, it's nice to be recognized as a great locally owned and 'available-only-here' place to eat and drink. Plus, we offer a full-service dining experience, which is different than a lot of restaurants these days."

The first Burger Republic opened May 23, 2012, in the Lenox Village Town Center development, off Nolensville Road in southern Davidson County.

The second location opened Jan. 23, 2014, in the Pine Street Flats building in the Gulch area of downtown Nashville. A third opened Jan. 12, 2017, at the Providence Station complex in Mt. Juliet. The fourth location opened Oct. 7, 2017, at the Fountains at Gateway complex on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro.

Since the first Burger Republic opened six years ago, it has consistently been recognized in the best burger categories by readers of The Tennessean, Nashville Scene, and Nashville Lifestyles. Recent accolades came via MSN and TripAdvisor.