A Taste of Tennessee: 10 Gift Ideas

The Goo Goo Cluster is America’s first combination of confection. Invented in Nashville, TN in 1912, the mound of marshmallow nougat, caramel, and fresh roasted peanuts, all covered in real milk chocolate, continues as one of the sweetest Southern traditions. For the holidays, you can order Goo Goo tins, baskets, and apparel. 

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Founded by Pat Martin, Martin’s BBQ first opened in Nolensville and has expanded to other locations. They use the whole hog bar-b-que technique, meaning a whole hog is placed on the pit each day, unlike other places.  While you can’t send bbq, you can purchase bbq rubs, spice gift set, apron, and towel sets.

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For over 65 years, the Loveless Cafe has fed travelers and tourists seeking the world-famous biscuits and fried chicken. While a fresh biscuit won’t ship well to your loved ones, you can send them Loveless Cafe biscuit mix, and preserves. Don’t forget to check out the ham n’ biscuit set.

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This locally owned bakery in Brentwood is known for its pies. The family recipes are made daily from scratch and are always a crowd favorite. Now, you can ship one of the mouth-watering pies to all fifty states. The most popular flavors include chess, southern pecan pie, steeplechase derby pie, apple pie, mixed berry, and Ghiradelli chocolate pie.

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The Nashville-based brand cocktail mixer offers mixers and syrups. With all-natural ingredients and simple instructions, they are sure to make your next party a hit. From the home bar starter kit to Old Fashioned mixer, they will give you confidence in making cocktails at your next event.

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Founded in 1984 by Mackenzie Colt, these chocolates are crafted by hand in Nashville. What started as a request by friends, family, and local celebrities are now sold only in boutique hotels across the country and locally at The Mall at Green Hills and Opry Mills. Their most popular item is the Colt’s Bolts which consists of milk or dark chocolate, custom-blended peanut butter, and freshly roasted whole almonds.

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Olive & Sinclair is a BEAN-TO-BAR Chocolate Maker in Nashville. Their Chocolate is made with select single-origin cacao beans, slow-roasted, stone ground with only pure brown sugar. This chocolate treat won Garden & Gun’s Made in the South Winner back in 2014. A favorite is the Muzzle Loaders, a dark chocolate sphere filled with liquid salted bourbon caramel. You can also find brittle, bark, and duck fat caramels.

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This roadside honey stand got its start back in 1925 in Spring Hill. Early’s sold honey during the summer months and smoked meats during the winter. Today, you can purchase both items all year long. They have a selection of sourwood honey, tupelo honey, and creamed honey. You can also find a selection of nitrate-free bacon, summer sausage, and ham.

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This Tennessee based restaurant was established in 1969 in Lebanon. While the restaurant has grown to over 600 locations, it’s still not available everywhere. So, you can give the gift of Cracker Barrel this season with their large Breakfast Basket. Each basket includes their famous Natural Syrup, Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Apple Butter, Fried Apples, Regular Coffee, and Strawberry Preserves.

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The Franklin-based company is a full-service butcher shop that offers fresh meats, in-house made sausage, and dried meats. They make a variety of dried beef and dried sausage products, including Biltong, Droewors, and Cabanossi. All are available for purchase online.

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