A cold water plunge, an ice-cold beverage, and a frozen cup or cone of creamy, dreamy deliciousness. These are our favorite ways to tackle summer heat and humidity. Fortunately, you’ll find plenty of options for all of these in Clarksville. We’re sharing some of our favorite (and your soon-to-be-favorite) ice cream spots. We’d love to hear about your favorite(s) and see your pictures enjoying them. Tag us on Instagram with #visitclarksvilletn.
Frozen Fuel
Frozen Fuel opened in downtown Clarksville last summer. What makes them different is that the ice cream is made fresh on-site with premium ingredients, and when you walk in the shop you don’t see any ice cream. What? That’s right, they keep their ice cream covered in a freezer until ready to serve, to maximize the quality of texture and taste. If you think this quality can’t compare to national or well-known brands, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Enjoy flavors like Chocolate Overload and Lemon Surprise plus several dairy-free options, Italian ice, shakes, and malts. They’re also a dog-friendly business with ice cream for your furry companion.
Our pick: Caramel Crunch. As lush as it sounds…and is…the fresh, quality ingredients give it an unexpected lightness. #pureyum
Find Frozen Fuel at 120 Strawberry Alley.
Golly G’s
Two locations of Golly G’s give you dozens of flavorful options for hand-dipped ice cream. You’ll find all the standards alongside creations like Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip, Lemon Icebox, and Banana Pudding. And, the goodness doesn’t stop there. You can also sink your teeth into delectable baked treats like dinner-plate-size cinnamon rolls, brownies, wedding cake squares, and even some healthier items like organic energy bites. They are constantly developing new tantalizing treats. You can also enjoy hot and iced coffees, shakes…everything you would expect in a traditional ice cream parlor, and more.
Visit Golly G’s at 2262 Madison Street and in Downtown Commons at 215 Legion St.
Our pick: Toasted Coconut. Even if you’re not a coconut fan, this velvety flavor is near perfection and not too sweet. #richandcreamy
La Michoacana Delicias
The first impressions you have when you walk into La Michoacana are variety and color. It all looks so festive, even artful. Designing these hand-made popsicles is an art form, not just for the tasty combinations, but for the visual presentation. About 45 flavors of hand-made popsicles and ice creams await, along with some of the most beautiful cakes you’ve ever encountered. La Michoacana uses natural ingredients and fresh fruit to create more combinations than you can imagine. The Gansito, traditionally make with strawberry cream and chocolate includes a Twinkie! Chocolate Lovers contains not one, but two, full-size Oreos. The hard thing about visiting here is choosing!
Our pick: Chocolate Banana. #simplydreamy
La Michoacana Delicias is at 700 N. Riverside Drive
Cold Stone Creamery
With more than 1,100 locations in 30 countries, you’re probably familiar with Cold Stone Creamery. It was a happy day for many in Clarksville when the first store opened some years ago near Exit 1. Since then a second location opened across town. If Cold Stone is not familiar to you, this hand-crafted ice cream is made fresh in every store. Top-quality ingredients are mixed with your choice of add-ins on a frozen granite stone. You’ll find “signature creations” like Cake Batter Batter Batter and Mud Pie Mojo are fun, but you’re always welcome to create your own! Enjoy sorbets, yogurt, smoothies, shakes, and cakes.
Our pick: The Strawberry Blond – everything from a strawberry pie with a dose of caramel. #indulgence
Cold Stone’s locations are 1780-C Tiny Town Rd. and 1839-B Madison St.
Even More
Berry Bear Frozen Yogurt serves frozen yogurt, sorbets, and ice cream with a variety of toppings at 2257 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. and 2341 Madison St.
Find Baskin-Robbins 31-wonderful flavors at 2531 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. and 1873 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill’s classic soft serve, dipped cones, Blizzards and other favorites are at 1055 Riverside Dr.
Culver's Restaurant specializes in frozen custard that is crafted in small batches all day long. They are located at 140 S. Hampton Place.
Know Before You Go
Please check individual business websites or Facebook pages for changing hours of operation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Websites and social channels are linked from their listings on our website at visitclarksvilletn.com/restaurants/ice-cream-and-bakeries/