GooGoo Clusters in Tennessee can be found all over the state but do you know they were created in Nashville? We have a lot in our state to be proud of. Between the natural beauty and the remarkable human history, we could go on and on with all of the things that make us proud to be in Tennessee. Another reason to be beaming with pride is found in a little shop in Nashville that produced the original GooGoo Cluster!

The story of the GooGoo Cluster all starts back in 1912.
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This wonderful little chocolate treat and now one of the most iconic of Tennessee foods, was the first-ever combination candy bar. While most candy makers used one ingredient to make their chocolate bars, the GooGoo Cluster has four.
Just like the candy itself, the process of making this snack was a joint effort of two men, Mr. Howell Campbell Sr., and Mr. Porter Moore.
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The novel ingredients in the classic candy were caramel, marshmallows, and roasted peanuts all combined together in a roundish mound and covered in chocolate.
The simple flavor and texture combination of this candy made it an instant hit.
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The ingredients never changed, but the packaging has. These little roundish mounds make wrapping difficult, so they were mostly sold out of glass cases in the early years. Now you will see individually-wrapped treats on store shelves.

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The name may seem odd to some at first, but it all stemmed from a conversation that Mr. Campbell had with some streetcar passengers.
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He explained that he made a new candy and was struggling to come up with a name, it wasn't till he spoke with a schoolteacher that the name struck him. He was telling her that his son had just said his first words "goo goo," to which the brilliant teacher replied, "That is what you should call your candy" - and so the name GooGoo Cluster was created.
Now fast forward to today and that same GooGoo Cluster can be experienced.
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Head on over to the GooGoo Shop in Nashville and you will be greeted with a lively and fun atmosphere fitting for the first combination candy. Several options of this treat are available for you to enjoy plus fun souvenirs.
If you time your visit right, you can even join in on one of the classes the store offers.
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When you find yourself in the heart of Nashville, make sure to spend some time at the GooGoo Shop. It is home to the original GooGoo Cluster and a great place to experience this treat that’s unlike any other. To plan your trip and learn more about the in-store classes, please visit the GooGoo Cluster website. If you are looking to make your own combination candy then book a GooGoo Cluster class.

With all of these GooGoo Clusters in Tennessee, we have a lot to be proud of but that is not all. There are many other foods invented in Tennessee too, have you heard about the interesting story about the dentist who created cotton candy? It is one of my favorites.

While you are in town here are some great places to see in Nashville.

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Goo Goo Chocolate Co, 116 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA