Tennessee is home to some seriously incredible donut shops, and locals know the golden rule: show up early or miss out. From Nashville to Knoxville to Chattanooga, these shops craft flavors so good they disappear before lunchtime.
Whether you love classic glazed rings or wild creative toppings, the Volunteer State has a donut for you. Plan your morning right and you just might snag the last one.
Five Daughters Bakery | 12th South – Nashville, Tennessee
If you have never tried a 100-layer donut, Five Daughters Bakery on Nashville’s trendy 12th South strip is the place to start. These laminated beauties are flaky, buttery, and unlike anything you have tasted before.
Flavors like Birthday Cake and Campfire S’mores vanish fast on weekends. Arriving by 9 a.m. gives you the best shot at a full selection…