Best Donuts in Tennessee (2026 Guide)
Tennessee's donut scene hits all the right notes, from Nashville's trendy artisan shops to Memphis's soulful bakeries. The Volunteer State brings its famous food culture to donuts with creative Southern flavors and a hospitality-first attitude.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Tennessee
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Tennessee, known for Custard-filled eclairs, Glazed donuts, Sausage and cheese croissants, serving since 2021, featuring Family-owned and Takeout.
Why it's notable: One of Tennessee's highest-rated shops, known for Made-to-order mini donuts, Specialty coffee, Kombucha on tap, with 1 award, serving since 2020, featuring Made-to-order and Specialty coffee.
Why it's notable: One of Tennessee's highest-rated shops, known for Fluffy yeast donuts, M&M topped donuts, Coconut flake donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2016, featuring budget-friendly and wide variety of toppings.
Why it's notable: A standout Chattanooga favorite, known for Classic Glazed donuts, Breakfast sandwiches, Big Stack breakfast, with 2 awards, serving since 2017, featuring breakfast menu and early opening.
Why it's notable: A standout Memphis favorite, known for Bacon donut, Glazed yeast donuts, Maple bars, with 4 awards, serving since 1967, featuring 24-hour service and late-night deals.
Why it's notable: A standout Knoxville favorite, known for Browned Butter Glazed doughnut, Maple Bacon doughnut, Giant yeast doughnuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2019, featuring scratch-made and giant doughnuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Murfreesboro favorite, known for Buttermilk cinnamon doughnut, Glazed donuts, Kolaches, with 2 awards, serving since 2003, featuring 24-hour location available and Drive-thru.
Why it's notable: A standout Knoxville favorite, known for Maple Bacon doughnut, Salted Caramel doughnut, Matcha Green Tea doughnut, with 3 awards, serving since 2017, featuring vegan options and specialty coffee.
Why it's notable: A standout Knoxville favorite, known for Beaver Tail (apple fritter style), Classic Glazed Yeast donuts, Bavarian Custard filled, with 2 awards, serving since 2015, featuring family-owned and made fresh daily.
Why it's notable: A standout Chattanooga favorite, known for Maple Bacon donut, Cookie Dough donut, Classic Glazed, with 3 awards, serving since 2012, featuring family-owned and locally roasted coffee.
Why it's notable: A standout Franklin favorite, known for Classic mini donuts, Made fresh on-site in vintage Airstream trailers, Cinnamon sugar donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring Vintage Airstream trailer and Made fresh to order.
Why it's notable: A standout Nashville favorite, known for 100-Layer Donut (croissant-donut hybrid), Chocolate Sea Salt 100-Layer, Maple Glaze 100-Layer, with 4 awards, serving since 2015, featuring 100-layer croissant donuts and vegan options.
Why it's notable: A standout Franklin favorite, known for 100-Layer Donut (croissant-donut hybrid), Chocolate Sea Salt 100-Layer, Maple Glaze 100-Layer, with 4 awards, serving since 2015, featuring 100-layer croissant donuts and vegan options.
Why it's notable: A standout Memphis favorite, known for Maple bacon, Red velvet donuts, Oreo donuts, with 2 awards, featuring breakfast sandwiches and kolaches.
Why it's notable: A standout Nashville favorite, known for Whiskey-glazed mini donuts, Boozy donut milkshakes, Dreamsicle milkshake with tequila, with 3 awards, serving since 2018, featuring boozy donuts and whiskey-glazed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Tennessee?
Hometown Donuts in Goodlettsville is the top-rated donut shop in Tennessee with a 4.8 rating.
How many donut shops are in Tennessee?
We have 67 donut shops listed across 22 cities in Tennessee on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Tennessee have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Tennessee include Nashville (16 shops), Knoxville (10 shops), Memphis (8 shops), Chattanooga (7 shops), Bartlett (4 shops).