Who doesn't love an excuse to sample something sweet? Head to the charming southwestern Virginia town of Bristol and stop by the Southern Churn. This locally-run shop specializes in all things sugar and homemade fudge is their crown jewel. In fact, it's made the old-fashioned way, meaning the candy is churned in a kettle. Here's more on this fascinating local store you'll want to visit as soon as possible.

Attention, all dessert lovers! There's a charming local sweet shop in downtown Bristol, Virginia that specializes in homemade ice cream, candies, and fudge. The next time you're in town, this business is a must-visit.

Upon entering the store, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options. Rest assured, though, there's no wrong answer here!

One of the most unique offerings is kettle-churned fudge. Made on-site, this delectable treat is created using time-honed traditions.

The ingredients for this classic fudge include real cream and butter. But that's just the start! Specialty flavors include Tiger Butter, which is vanilla fudge with a peanut butter swirl on top.

Other must-try flavors include chewy praline, mint chocolate swirl, strawberry cheesecake, English toffee, and much more.

The homemade ice cream flavors are equally creative. Whether you get a scoop of rainbow swirl or a custom-made banana split, you'll be in dessert heaven.

So the next time you find yourself in southwestern Virginia with a craving for something sweet, you'll know exactly where to go.

Have you sampled the fudge or ice cream from the Southern Churn before? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience! For more information, you can visit the official website by clicking here.

Looking for more delicious spots to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out this ice cream road trip through Virginia and don't forget to bring your appetite!