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Tucked inside the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Maryville, this parlor brings old Hollywood glamour to your ice cream experience. They serve Ghirardelli chocolate sundaes and locally roasted espresso, and the movie memorabilia on the walls makes it feel like you're stepping into a classic...

Andy's serves up rich, creamy frozen custard that's denser and smoother than regular ice cream. They make it fresh throughout the day, and the location has a drive-thru for quick stops. The Maryville spot is near downtown with easy parking. Custard fans swear by Andy's for that classic, nostalgic...

Bruster's makes their ice cream fresh daily right on-site, and you can practically taste the difference. They offer their signature "blasts" (ice cream blended with toppings) in flavors like Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, and Rocky Top Road. The Maryville location is in a convenient strip...

This place is actually a full restaurant that serves incredible ice cream! Sweet Retreat in Alcoa (practically Maryville's next-door neighbor) is famous for their ice cream as part of their broader dessert menu. They also serve ramen, boba, poke bowls, and Korean-inspired dishes. The ice cream is...

Cruze Farm is a local favorite with multiple locations around Knoxville. They make their ice cream on-site daily with fresh ingredients. Flavors rotate, but popular ones include Sweet Cream, Chocolate, Carrot Cake, Strawberry, and seasonal specialties like Brown Butter and Dragon Fruit Sorbet. Each...

Kilwins is famous for handmade chocolates and caramels, but their ice cream is excellent too. Located in downtown Knoxville on Gay Street, they make treats from scratch daily. Their ice cream is creamy with rich flavors, and you can combine it with their chocolates for an extra-special treat. Great...

If you're looking for authentic Italian gelato, Tesoro is your place. Their gelato is denser, creamier, and more intense in flavor than regular ice cream. They offer classic flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, stracciatella, and seasonal specialties. The downtown Knoxville location is perfect for a...

A University of Tennessee treasure! UT Creamery makes their ice cream right on campus using UT's agricultural research and facilities. The flavors often incorporate local Tennessee ingredients and seasonal specialties. It's a quick stop if you're on campus or near the medical center, and the ice...

Self-serve frozen yogurt with 20+ flavors including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and seasonal options. There are also frozen novelties like bars and cups for kids who prefer something simpler. The location near the outlets has convenient parking. Kids can customize their own cups with toppings...

Kilwins is a handcrafted chocolate and ice cream shop that brings their family-owned tradition from Mackinac Island to Knoxville. Their fudge comes in so many flavors - from classic chocolate to the really fun stuff like peanut butter swirl or the Mackinac Island specialty fudge. The kids love...

31 rotating flavors (their signature), reliable for classic ice cream. The Maryville location on Lamar Alexander Pkwy is convenient for families in the area.

A solid choice when you want variety and consistency.

They mix their ice cream right in front of you with your chosen mix-ins on a frozen marble slab. Fresh, customizable, and genuinely fun for kids to watch.

The Knoxville location on Parkside Dr is easy to find with good parking.

A co-branded ice cream and cookie shop downtown at 308 Cates Street in Maryville. This FAT Brands location combines the frozen slab ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery (always-free mix-ins, ice cream cakes, hand-spun shakes, hand-rolled waffle cones) with the fresh-baked treats from Great American...

Art of Cakes Bakery is a local Maryville bakery specializing in artisan cakes made from the finest, freshest ingredients. Their business revolves around making your special day perfect with beautiful, delicious custom cakes. What they offer: - Custom artisan cakes - Wedding cakes - Birthday cakes -...

Courtney's Cakes and Sweet Treats is Maryville's trusted bakery for custom celebration cakes. They specialize in wedding cakes, birthday cakes, event cookies, and handcrafted desserts made fresh for every celebration. What they offer: - Custom wedding cakes - Birthday cakes and treats - Event...

Frosted Creations is a home-based custom cake and dessert bakery serving the Maryville and greater Blount County area. They specialize in custom wedding cakes, cupcakes, macarons, dessert tables, and event pastries. Everything is made from scratch using real ingredients — no shortcuts, no mixes....

R. Sweet Co. in Maryville offers delicious custom baked goods including cupcakes, party cakes, seasonal pies, wedding cakes, and cake pops. They're perfect for any event and let you make life a little sweeter with their handcrafted desserts. What they offer: - Custom cakes and cupcakes - Party...

Crumbl hits the sweet spot when your kids need something special but you don't want to drive all the way to Knoxville. This Maryville location on W. Broadway serves gourmet cookies that rotate weekly - every Monday they kick off with four new flavors that you can guess at on their website. My kids...

Okay, new find alert: The Wildflour Bakery just opened their storefront in downtown Maryville, and honestly? This is the kind of place where you want to go just to say hi. They're serving up specialty American and French desserts made from scratch daily - and I mean actually made from scratch, not...

The Dairy Queen on W Broadway is a go-to spot for families with kids. Their soft serve is the classic kind—simple, satisfying, and always a hit after a day at the park or a round of bowling. They also do burgers, chicken strips, and fries if you need something more substantial. The drive-thru can...

Duck Donuts is where the donuts come alive - literally. Your kids get to watch as the donuts are made fresh right in front of them, then loaded with whatever toppings they want. It's part cooking show, part sugar rush, and entirely magical. The donuts are warm and soft when they come out of the...

Great American Cookies is now in Greenway Village downtown, sharing a storefront with Marble Slab Creamery. They make fresh cookie cakes (perfect for birthdays and special occasions), ice cream sandwiches, and signature cookies in flavors like Chocolate Chip Macadamia, White Chocolate Raspberry,...

Maryvilles go-to spot for custom cupcakes, birthday cakes, and party treats. Located on High Street downtown, KupKaties has been serving custom orders for years. What to expect: Custom cupcakes, sheet cakes, and special-order desserts. They handle everything from birthday celebrations to baby...

If you've got kids who can't get enough of shaved ice, Maw's Arctic Ice is the spot. They do 33+ flavors plus 11 sugar-free options in 4 sizes starting at $3. I've watched kids stare at the flavor wall like it's their job interview at this point - they really do think about it. What they serve:...

This local spot in nearby Greenback serves the Maryville area with hand-dipped ice cream and soft serve. They feature up to 48 flavors of Hershey's and Blue Bell ice cream, plus 100+ soft serve flavors. It's a charming, old-school ice cream parlor vibe that feels like stepping back in time. Pro...

Small-batch, homemade ice cream from the folks behind The Sugar Queen Doughnutry. Their secret? They source their milk locally. The flavors change frequently, but they always have solid classics like vanilla, chocolate, and seasonal specials. Pro tip: This is a Knoxville-only spot - no Maryville...