Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
Two hundred pounds of fresh Georgia peaches have just arrived at Clumpies Ice Cream Co. and senior manager Ashley Bottoms couldn’t be happier. Their destiny? They’re on their way to becoming the next batch of Peach Cobbler ice cream – a sinful blend of peach jam swirls and pie crust crunch.
Four times a year, Clumpies releases a new round of seasonal gourmet creations in addition to their 18 classic flavors available year-round. Available until the end of summer, the current menu includes Whiskey Caramel Cornflake Crunch, Blueberry Muffin, Blackberry Mojito, Peach Cobbler, Malted Peanut Squared, Lemonberry Cake, Key Lime Pie and Sweet Corn Blueberry (Bottoms’ personal favorite).
So what is their secret to success? It comes down to attention to detail, says Bottoms, who holds a culinary degree from Johson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina. The cream base is pasteurized in the shop’s kitchen, one batch at a time. And add-ins like the caramel/whiskey sauce, or cookie dough or pralines are all made in-house, using local ingredients when possible.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co., was started in 1999 on the North Shore by Chattanoogan Marshall Brock and was acquired in 2013 by the Lookout Mountain attraction See Rock City, which has since added other outlets in St. Elmo and the Southside in addition to Clumpies ice cream truck.