The Sweetest Road Trip in Tennessee Takes You to 7 Old School Chocolate Shops

If you are the proud owner of a crazed sweet tooth, then know that we understand your plight. It's quite the weight, we're sure, but a weight that must be carried and sated by consistent exposure to cakes, cookies, and chocolate treats. For folks salivating over the latter, we put together a delicious road trip that will take you to some of the best chocolate in Tennessee. So prepare your taste buds for one of the sweetest road trips you'll take this year.

We have even provided you with a road trip map that you can customize no matter where you are in our wonderful state. With 9 hours of driving time, we've added an interesting overnight stop along the way. So, let's get going!

1. Dinstuhl's Fine Candies - Memphis

For "chocolate shops near me" in Memphis, Dinstuhl's Fine Candies now has multiple locations around the city, but it was originally started in 1902 by Charles Martin Dinstuhl, Sr. The shop has since stolen the hearts of Memphis with its delicious chocolate and hard candy treats and boasts a staff that spans five generations of candy makers. That's a Tennessee legacy if we've ever heard one. (Various Locations. Memphis address for this road trip: 5280 Pleasant View Rd.)

2. Schakolad Chocolate Factory - Franklin

Schakolad Chocolate Factory is a chain, sure, but multiple locations in Franklin still give you that old-fashioned, decadent experience with the ease of consistent location. The European-style chocolates run the flavor gamut, and even vegan options are available if you're in the market. They have locations in both Franklin and Knoxville, so pick a location and make it one of your stops on this sweet road trip. (Address: 1735 Galleria Blvd #1037 in Franklin)

3. Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. - East Nashville

Olive & Sinclair is the only "bean-to-bar" chocolate shop in the city, and the resulting treats are fresh, delicious, and unforgettable. Their duck fat caramels are also an insane explosion of flavor, and you can even find their bars tucked away in grocery stores and local shops around town. This is one from-start-to-finish chocolate and candy store in Nashville, TN, you won't want to miss, and you can certainly taste the difference! (Address: 1628 Fatherland St. in Nashville)

4. Poppy & Peep Chocolate - Nashville

Poppy & Peep Chocolate is a sweet specialty family-owned chocolate shop and small factory run by a father and daughter duo with a passion for making chocolate. With specialty items like the Citrus & Clove Dark Chocolate Bar, the Nashville Hot Chicken Dark Chocolate Bar sprinkled with Nashville Hot Chicken seasonings, and the Milk Chocolate Guitar that pays homage to the city, to say this chocolate shop is unique is an understatement. (Address: 374 Herron Dr, #6 in Nashville)

Want to spend the night in Nashville before continuing on this road trip to find some of the best chocolate in Tennessee? Check out the Cocoa Casa, a unique Tennessee Airbnb next door to Poppy & Peep!

5. The Hot Chocolatier - Chattanooga

Is there anything dreamier than a toasty hot chocolate on a chilly day? I think not! The Hot Chocolatier serves up gourmet chocolates and sweets as well, but their hot cocoa certainly takes the prize. This specialty shop is inspired by European chocolate flair and has deftly brought trans-Atlantic indulgences to Tennessee. (Address: 1437 Market Street in Chattanooga)

6. Bradley's Gift & Home - Knoxville

Bradley's Gift & Home is a homey spot that sells gifts, home goods, paper goods, items for babies and kids, and, of course, chocolate! The chocolate treats are handmade and make the perfect treat for yourself or a gift for someone else. It's the kind of spot you visit when the going gets tough, or you're simply craving a bite of something sweet. All I know is that you're going to love Bradley's, one of the best Tennessee chocolate shops. (Address: 29 Market Square Suite 100 in Knoxville)

7. Chocolate Elegance - Kingsport

If you're looking for artisan chocolates made with only the finest ingredients, you've come to the right place. Chocolate Elegance is one of the most charming Tennessee chocolate shops, where you'll find fresh-dipped chocolate strawberries, turtles, chocolate-covered pretzels, and more. (Address: 1420 E Stone Dr suite I in Kingsport)

From the west side of the state all the way to the east, we have some amazing chocolate shops and sweet stores. It is always hard to pinpoint the best chocolate in Tennessee when there are so many great places to choose from, but this road trip is sure to be one delicious trip! And if your favorite Tennessee chocolate shop isn't on this route, make sure you send us a note through our nominations page.

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