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, cocktails, crêpes, and even candles.
Awaken Coffee
Awaken Coffee is a whole experience during fall, serving up all things pumpkin-flavored coffees and teas! Awaken Coffee has an incredible fall lineup of brews this season. You have to try their Downtown Spice, Awaken’s twist on the PSL or their popular Pumpkin Cold Brew!
Chismoso
Pumpkin spice, but make it a margarita. Chismoso is giving the season a spirited twist with their Pumpkin Spice Margarita, blending pumpkin spice syrup, lemon, honey liqueur and tequila for a sweet and spiced fall sip.
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!
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!
The French Market
Fll is on the menu at the French Market Creperie! Dig into seasonal pumpkin crepes, then pair your pick with a cozy apple cider or one of their seasonal coffees.
Ham'n Goodys
Be the best house on the block by passing out these Ham'n Goodys pumpkin spice cookies! Packed with the warm, cozy flavors of the season and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Pre-order a dozen or more by calling 865-839-2215 to order from the Gay Street store. As always, they'll also have their seasonal decorated cookies, desserts, cupcakes, and tea cakes.
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 (pictured) – house made pumpkin syrup, espresso, and milk all topped with pumpkin pie spice. Match made in heaven.
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.
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
Pumpkin lovers, this one’s for you! Ruby Sunshine is bringing plenty of pumpkin to the table this fall. Sip on a Pumpkin Spice Latte (pictured), available hot or iced, or cozy up with a Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte (pictured). Then satisfy your sweet tooth with Pumpkin Praline Beignets or a stack of Pumpkin Bread Pudding Pancakes. For a savory spin on the season, dig into the Pumpkin Ravioli.
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!
Tesoro
A little pumpkin spice is popping up at Tesoro Gelato this October! Their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cannoli features pumpkin spice ricotta filling tucked inside a crisp cannoli shell. Grab a three pack and mix and match the pumpkin spice filling with their classic and pistachio varieties for a sweet taste of fall.