Our Story

Clumpies Ice Cream Co. has been handcrafting the best ice cream in Chattanooga since 1999. Opened by the son of a third generation candy maker, Clumpies has sought to create a product as amazing and one-of-a-kind as the city where it started. The business changed hands in 2013, but our mission is still the same: Serve every guest that walks through the doors incredible ice cream, and create unforgettable memories worth repeating. 

  • Our Process

    Each batch of Clumpies ice cream is made by hand with only the finest ingredients that can be found. From our ice cream mix that we pasteurize ourselves from fresh milk and cream to our house made cookies, cakes, chunks, jams and sauces that we swirl into our ice cream, we always strive to make the best ice cream around. We churn our ice cream in small batches, ten gallons or less at a time. That micro-batch process allows us to care for and consider each scoop of ice cream that we serve.

    The result is a rich, creamy, delicious ice cream crafted with care. It may take longer, but we think it makes our ice cream that much better. 

The Clumpies Story

1999

Clumpies Launch

Clumpies Ice Cream Co. opens on Frazier Avenue by Marshall Brock, son of a third-generation candy maker.

2016

First Full Seasonal Menu Launches

In the spring, Clumpies releases their first full seasonal menu in addition to the classic menu.

2018

May

Opening Southside

Clumpies opens its second scoop location in Southside.

2018

December

Online Store Launch

Clumpies launches the online store, giving the ice cream shop a nationwide reach.

2024

Celebrate 25 Years!

Some of the goals for this monumental milestone are to continue growing our green initiatives. This will involve transitioning to compostable disposables in our front-of-house experience, introducing recycling and composting both in-front and back-of-house, and transitioning our online store packaging to something more sustainable. Clumpies will continue to make quality ice cream products with the best ingredients to be found!

2024

Maker's Collection

In celebration of Clumpies 25th anniversary we partnered with other local businesses in the Chattanooga area to bring our guests six unique flavors that will be the life of the party.

2025

A Berry Good Cause

Clumpies was the official partner for the Chattanooga Market “Ice Cream Social” benefiting the DSCGC

  • Our Partners

    We love to partner with likeminded folks, committed to making products of the highest quality, in our hometown of Chattanooga and beyond. Below are a few of those companies and producers that we are proud to partner with.