Tennessee has a soft spot for old-fashioned sweets, and a handful of candy shops still make their treats the slow way. That means taffy pulled on real machines and fudge poured in small batches instead of dumped out of a factory box.
Some of these places have been around for generations, while others just love keeping the craft alive. If you have a sweet tooth and a little road trip energy, this list gives you eight stops worth planning a drive around.
Grab a napkin and let’s find where the good stuff is made by hand.
1. The Old Mill Candy Kitchen, Pigeon Forge
Set inside the famous Old Mill district along the Little Pigeon River, this candy kitchen turns fudge-making into a spectator sport. You can watch the crew work batches right in front of the counter…