Pumpkin Perfection in Downtown Knoxville
It's fall, which means Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee's obsession with pumpkin everything is in full swing. 🍁 Businesses are bringing creative takes on the famous squash, from original pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin ice creams, crêpes, and even candles.
Cruze Farm
Cruze Farm whips up a deliciously creamy Pumpkin Soft Serve during the season, and they make it extra sweet by introducing new flavor combos and toppings, like swirling it with homemade maple ice cream! For something extra sweet, try their Pumpkin Roll Churn (pictured). Cream cheese icing and pumpkin soft serve is blended and topped with a pumpkin roll. Absolutely decadent!
Awaken Coffee
Awaken Coffee is a whole experience during fall, serving up all things pumpkin-flavored coffees and teas! You have to try the Pumpkin Coffee Flight with Downtown Spice Latte (pumpkin spice topped with toasted marshmallows), The Great Pumpkin Latte (white chocolate mocha with pumpkin), Iced Chumpkin Chai (what's more fall than that?) and Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew!
The French Market
The French Market boasts a seasonal Pumpkin Chiffon Crêpe with candied walnuts, caramel, and whipped cream. It's silky smooth and has everything we love in one perfect brunch package. Pair with a Caramel Brûlée Latte or Maple Chai Tea for the perfect step into fall!
Earth To Old City
Get your hands on these delicious Fall-Themed Handmade Soaps at Earth to Old City! The "Pumpkin Spice Latte" soap has notes of fresh picked pumpkin and buttery crust with a twist of citrus and a hint of spice. The "Pumpkin Patch" bar features buttery citrus and a handful of spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove create an aroma that smells freshly baked. These soaps smell so good, you'll be tempted to try a bite!
Mahalo Coffee Roasters
The baristas at Mahalo Coffee Roasters whip up a mean Pumpkin Spice Latte that's warm, creamy, and rich, plus a Pumpkin Spice Chai, and a Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew with Pumpkin Cold Foam, pictured here! (Since we all know the warm weather isn’t over yet!)
Good Golly Tamale
Ghoulishly delicious and wholesome?! Sign us up! Good Golly Tamale is serving up Gluten Free Pumpkin Custard (aka pumpkin pie in a jar) as their fall time dessert special. Topped with some Wicked (Cool) whipped cream.
Radius Rooftop Lounge
Keep calm, because Radius Rooftop Lounge created a PUMPKIN version of their famous espresso martini. The Pumpkin Espresso Martini features the Radius espresso martini with pumpkin liqueur and nutmeg.
K Brew
K Brew boasts a delicious fall-favorite: a Pumpkin Pie Latte with real pumpkin, topped with whipped cream, and dusted with spices. Grab one to-go, or sit down and enjoy it in a mug in the lobby of Embassy Suites.
Jacks of Knoxville
Jacks has an array of autumn-flavored coffees, including their Pumpkin Patch Iced Coffee, a caramel coffee with pumpkin cold foam. We're looking forward to trying the Jack's O Lantern Latte – house made pumpkin syrup, espresso, and milk all topped with pumpkin pie spice. Match made in heaven. They also have Sweater Weather, Golden Hour, Happy Camper, and Apple Pie Parfait!
Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain
If you're craving ice cream during fall, you're in for an extra sweet treat, because The Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain has a whole menu of autumn-themed sundaes. Pictured here is The Great Pumpkin – two generous scoops of homemade pumpkin pie ice cream nestled on a bed of shortbread cookies crumbles, caramel sauce, and a dollop of housemade whipped cream. This is the next best thing to grandma's homemade pie!
Starbucks on Gay Street
The OG Pumpkin Spice Latte! Starbucks on Gay Street serves up lots of variations of pumpkin drinks, including Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte, and the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino!
Preservation Pub
Good grief, it’s The Great PupKin! 🎃 Preservation Pub is serving up this playful mix of Fireball and orange pineapple; a spicy-sweet toast to Snoopy, pumpkin patches, and Halloween fun.
Coffee & Chocolate
Coffee & Chocolate is embracing pumpkin season! Beyond their classic chocolates and macarons, they have Iced Pumpkin Cookies and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Be sure to pair it with their Jack-O-Lantern Latte – an iced pumpkin spice latte with matcha cold foam! Their windows are gorgeously painted for fall for a photo op too!
Kilwins
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream is back at Kilwins! With real pumpkin flavor and warm fall spice, it’s the scoop that tastes like autumn in a cone. Try it in a cup, or perfectly nestled in a warm, freshly-made waffle cone. This once-a-year fan favorite is only available now through Thanksgiving Day, so don't miss your chance!
Knox Whiskey Works
Knox Whiskey Works has brought back a fan-favorite cocktail this fall! Sweeten up your day with the Drunken Pun’kin, a dairy-free cocktail with their house-made coffee liqueur, pumpkin spice creamer, and whipped cream. It's a real treat!
Pretentious Glass Co
Every year, Pretentious Glass Co's artists create dazzling Glass Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Start your collection and watch your pumpkin patch grow every year with a new beautiful piece of art. They are handblown in-store in the Old City, so you can watch the process from start to finish.
Proper Popcorn
Add a dollop of whipped cream to each bite of Proper Popcorn's Pumpkin Cheesecake Popcorn, and you'll think you died and went straight to pumpkin pie heaven. Their pumpkin popcorn is drizzled in white chocolate and warm spices for that fall flavor you know and love. They also carry Caramel Apple Popcorn, which is a mix of candied green apple and caramel popcorn.
Ruby Sunshine
Ruby Sunshine is serving up some boozy fall sips for the 21+ crowd. Try their Pumpkin Spice (Iced or Hot) Latte. French Truck espresso, pumpkin spiced milk and cream, and whipped cream make this fall treat anything but your basic PSL.
Alice in Appalachia
Alice in Appalachia has a boozy pumpkin spice cocktail you have to try this season! Smashing Pumpkins is a fall-inspired martini made with vanilla-infused vodka, pumpkin purée, and autumn spiced creme. It's delicious!
Status Dough
Status Dough bakes several fall classics, including a Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned that is to die for! Their famous fall doughnut pairs well with, you guessed it, their hot Pumpkin Spice Latte. You're in for a pumpkin overload on Gay Street!
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Elevate your fall dishes with spice blends and kits from The Spice & Tea Exchange. Try the Autumn Harvest Blend to add warmth to meals (combine with brown sugar and butter for sweet potatoes or acorn squash), or the Pumpkin Pie Blend with traditional spices plus pumpkin powder and orange zest. Yum! While you're there, grab a hot Pumpkin Chai Latte at the tea bar!