This Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sandwich Shop In Tennessee Will Delight Your Sweet Tooth

Sure, it may still be a little chilly outside, but is there really a bad time of year for ice cream? We’re going to argue no. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is an Ohio-born and bred ice cream empire that first spread to Nashville, Tennessee in the early 2010s. It has since spawned multiple locations around Nashville as well as the nation, but the build your own ice cream sandwich option? It’s still a well-kept secret, but we’re here to spill the tea.

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has five locations in Nashville, Tennessee and its surrounding suburbs, and will be opening a sixth at the Factory in Franklin in 2019.

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It's no surprise that this darling (and highly Instagrammable!) ice cream empire has caught fire, especially in the humidity-laden summers of Tennessee.

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The smooth texture and quirky flavors found at Jeni's (fluffernutter pie, anyone?) have officially solidified the Ohio-based company in Nashville ice cream culture. The company works closely with local farmers and businesses to source fresh ingredients as well, which bolsters the Middle Tennessee economy as the locals indulge in delicious sweet treats.

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Ah, but what about those ice cream sandwiches? Jeni's makes their macaroon cookies with almond flour, which results in a chewy baked good perfect for a creamy, frozen middle.

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What most folks don't know is that you can customize your ice cream sandwich with any flavor from the ice cream case and whichever cookie(s) you choose.

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Add a fun chocolate sauce to the middle or choose to have your ice cream sandwich rolled in sprinkles or chopped nuts - it's up to you!

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You can even take your favorite flavors to go, if you find yourself craving a bit of Jeni's on the couch. The ice cream sandwiches are also sold in packs of four, perfect for your home-based yearnings.

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Jeni's isn't just located in Nashville, of course, but has multiple locations around the city and the nation. In Middle Tennessee, you can visit in East Nashville, 12 South, the Nashville Farmers' Market, Hillsboro Village, in the heart of Brentwood and later this year at the Factory at Franklin. Happy eating!

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