Best Dessert in Knoxville

"Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the Glades Soda Fountain!. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves delicious sundaes, milkshakes, malts, floats, and phosphates. Visiting the Glades Soda Fountain is like stepping out of a time machine, as the shop boasts a vintage look complete with a crank-operated cash register."

"Visiting Glades Soda Fountain is like stepping back in time!. This unique ice cream parlor in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community is modeled after the old-fashioned malt shops of the 1940s. Guests can enjoy a variety of classic ice cream dishes, including sundaes, milkshakes, floats, phosphates, and malts."

"Stepping inside Glades Soda Fountain feels a lot like entering a time capsule — only tastier. This shop may be small, but it has plenty of heart to make up for its diminutive size. Head to the counter to order an old-fashioned soda, malt, or root beer float."

"This is the perfect place to stop in Pigeon Forge for some genuine Southern shopping. Items in the shop range from cute clothes that will remind you of your time here in the Smokies to delicious, locally made fudge and treats to enjoy right there on the spot. Did we mention a chance to meet four live bears that were rescued and are being taken care of by talented staff right on the premises?"

"Inside the Three Bears General Store, you’ll find everything from Amish jams and jellies to over 555 Great Smoky Mountain souvenirs. You can visit the Make-UR-Bear Factory, complete with outfits and accessories for your own stuffed animal. There’s a family-sized arcade where you can play air hockey, shoot a few hoops, and win some awesome prizes!"

"If Mayfield’s is your favorite ice cream of all time, then you need to go to the Mayfield Dairy Bar in Gatlinburg. You can get your favorite flavor served any way you want, whether that’s in a cup, cone, milkshake, banana split, or another way. You’ll find classics such as vanilla and strawberry, as well as other favorites such as turtle tracks and birthday cake."

"Mayfield Dairy Bar is located right on the Parkway and specializes in creatively flavored ice cream that will bring a smile to your face!. You can decide from all your favorite Mayfield ice cream flavors, like Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry and Moose Tracks. No matter what flavor you decide on, you’ll get the true taste of Southern homemade ice cream!"

"If you want a scoop of a favorite flavor you know and love, head to the Mayfield Dairy Bar. They have every flavor imaginable, from vanilla to moose tracks. Not only will you find ice cream cones, milkshakes, and sundaes, you will also find slushies, deep fried oreos, and more!"

"Typically, I eschew franchise eateries in this column, in deference to purely local and regional endeavors. But I’m making an exception in this case, because I really, really like Bruster’s ice cream. In fact, The Spouse and I make it a regular stop (unfortunately for our waistlines) year ‘round, so I can attest to its irresistible attraction."

"1043 Old Cedar Bluff Road Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 691-3327. 7670 S Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 951-2068. 906 East Emory Road Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 938-9633"

"J.T. Hannah’s is one of the newest restaurants on this list and has been well-received by locals and visitors alike. They have a little bit of everything, so people tend to easily find something on the menu they love. They even provide a menu of gluten-free food options as well!"

"J.T Hannah was an affluent business man in the Great Smoky Mountains. He operated the biggest freight Ware House and Stockyards in East Tennessee. On a daily basis, the finest local beers and whiskey were delivered to his warehouse."

"Hannah’s Kitchen has one of the best burgers you’ll ever taste. If you’re feeling like more than a burger, J.T. Hannah’s offers amazing steaks and seafood entrees."

"Just a block away from Market Square and diagonal to the East Tennessee History Center, it’s a great place to start the day with some caffeine and pleasant conversation with your barista. And if you like the neighborhood already, that’s greater than great since you’ll be looping back around to it later in the day."

"If you are looking for the perfect photograph to bring home that captures the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further than William Britten Photography!. The images at this gallery express the heart and soul of the Smokies throughout the different seasons of the year. Whether you want a photograph that depicts the stunning fall foliage or a winter scene of snow covered peaks, you can find it at William Britten Photography in the Morning Mist Village shopping area!"

"If you are a seafood lover, there is no better place for dinner than at Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffet!. This amazing buffet features almost every type of seafood imaginable and the price even includes all-you-can-eat crab legs!. Begin your meal with a bowl of New England clam chowder or a helping of peel-n-eat shrimp, or start off light with a salad or coleslaw."