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Murfreesboro Ice c ream and f rozen t reat s pots

A S T h E TEMPERAT u RES R i SE i N Mu RFREES b ORO , there’s few better ways to beat the heat than with a delightful scoop of ice cream. Fortunately this vibrant city is home to several charming ice cream parlors that offer a variety of flavors and unique creations (in addition to, of course, the slew of Sonic, McDonald’s and Wendy’s locations). Whether you’re a fan of a chocolate milkshake and other classic favorites or in search of something a little more bizarre and adventurous like paletas de tequila or avocado, Murfreesboro has an ice cream spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

31 flavors of ice cream including seasonal favorites, as well as ice cream cakes and pies; the Smyrna store shares a location with Dunkin’ and opens early cOOK Out

1682 Memorial blvd.,

2919 S. Rutherford blvd.

Open Sun.–Thurs. 10:30 a.m.–3 a.m.;

Fri.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–4 a.m.

491 Sam Ridley Pkwy. w., Smyrna

Open Sun.–Thurs. 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m.;

Fri.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–3 a.m.

Offers 45 flavors of milkshakes as well as burgers, bbq and other sandwiches c ulver’s

2993 S. Rutherford blvd.

Open daily 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

2411 Medical Center Pkwy.

Open daily 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

One of the favorite area frozen custard stops, also offering a lemony ice treat, burgers and more da I ry Queen

2910 S. Rutherford blvd.

Open daily 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

510 Cason Ln., 1735 Memorial blvd.

Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

420 Sam Ridley Pkwy. w., Smyrna

Open Sun.–Thurs.: 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.;

Fri.–Sat.: 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

DQ Blizzard Treats, cones, sundaes and packaged items to go h att I e Jane’s c rea M ery

116 N. Church St.

Open Sun.: 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.;

Mon.–Thurs.: noon–8:30 p.m.; Fri.: noon–9:30 p.m.; Sat.: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Small-batch creamery that uses milk from Tennessee cows to make its ice cream in flavors like nana puddin’, brown butter pecan and Goo Goo Jack

Janarty’s hOM e M ade

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111 Front St., Smyrna

Sun.–Thurs.: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

This family-owned microcreamery has a wide array of ice cream flavors, all made in-house from scratch, but only puts out eight flavors at a time, to ensure freshness

Jere MI ah’s Ital I an Ice

3242 Memorial blvd., Ste. A.

Open daily noon–11 p.m.

Various flavors of Italian ices, creamy soft-serve ice cream, and Gelati (layers of both Italian ice and ice cream)

Kar I n’s Kustard & h a M burgers

470 S. Lowery St., Smyrna.

Open Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun.: noon–8 p.m.

Roadside eatery with a drive-thru and walk-up window for frozen custard cones, sundaes and other frozen treats, and sandwiches and sides

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Look for various trucks located around town and at local events, with a location at Old Fort Park offering shaved ice in a variety of flavors l a f ruta lO ca

37 S. Lowery St., Smyrna

Open Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Ice cream and shaved ice along with several Mexican dishes and street tacos l a M I ch O acana / s c OO py’s I ce crea M bar

810 Nw broad St., Ste. 268

Open Thurs.–Tues. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wed.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Find over 80 flavors of fruit- and creambased paletas and scoops at this Tennessee chain with frozen treat recipes from Mexico

Marble s lab c rea M ery

452 N. Thompson Ln. #8

Open Sun.–Thurs.: 11 a.m.–9:30 pm.; Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Small batch ice cream made onsite daily with fresh ingredients; ice cream cakes and cookies also available paletas l a d es I

230 Stones River Mall blvd., d

Open Tues.–Fri. 2–9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. noon–9 p.m.

Offers ice cream, mangonadas and kulfi, a dense, creamy, fragrant ice cream originating in India

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116 Chaffin Pl.

Mon.–Tues.: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wed.–Fri.: 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Serving a variety of handmade milkshakes; stop in the store 2–4 p.m. on weekdays (2–3 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays) for half-price shakes sMOO th I e K I ng

2818 Middle Tennessee blvd.

1970 Medical Center Pkwy.

1636 New Salem hwy. A

2943 S. Church St. Ste. b

599 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W., Smyrna. Hours vary, check smoothieking.com

Cool smoothies made with whole foods and organic veggies t he sO da b ar

1500 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. 1C at The Fountains at gateway

Open Mon.–Thurs: noon–8 p.m.;

Fri.–Sat. noon–10 p.m.; Sun. 1–8 p.m.

Ice cream, milkshakes, shaved ice, root beer floats and brownie sundaes with specialties like the Peach and Cream Snow Cone and Lime in the Coconut Float s tea K ’ n s ha K e

2091 Old Fort Pkwy.

Open daily 10 a.m.–midnight

A wide variety of milkshakes—Nutella, banana, Oreo mint cookie, Kit-Kat, cotton candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and more—served in a classic tall glass at the diner or to-go tO p cO ld g r I ll

2855 Medical Center Pkwy.

Open daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Rolled ice cream creations, slushes, coffee drinks, bubble tea, and fruity bowls var I n’s s weet s h O p

315 Robert Rose dr.

Open Wed.–Thurs.: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Try ice cream on a homemade waffle along with bubble tea, cakes and more

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