In the heart of Knoxville sits a humble ice cream sanctuary where calories fear to tread and diet plans go to die – The Diner at Twisters Shakes & Sundaes is the kind of place that makes you question why you ever wasted time on those fancy dessert spots with tiny portions and unpronounceable ingredients.
Tennessee has its share of culinary treasures, but few inspire the kind of devotion that makes reasonable adults drive across county lines just for a scoop of something sweet.
The Diner at Twisters isn’t trying to impress you with its exterior – the modest building with its straightforward sign and gravel parking lot has all the architectural flair of your average storage shed.
But as any dessert philosopher will tell you, true ice cream greatness never wastes energy on flashy facades…