Handcrafted ice cream, small-batch sweets, and recipes that taste like they've been waiting for you — right here on East Cumberland Street.
Once Upon A Thyme wasn't born from a business plan — it was born from a kitchen, a collection of old recipe cards, and the belief that the best things in life are made slowly, by hand, and shared generously.
Every scoop we serve is churned in small batches. Every flavor is tested until it feels right. We source local dairy when we can, and we never rush a batch that needs another hour.
Whether you're stopping by for a classic vanilla cone or exploring a seasonal creation, we want this place to feel like a little piece of home — the kind of place you tell people about.
"The kind of place that makes you slow down and actually enjoy a moment. Our family drives past here every week — we finally stopped, and now we make it a habit."
We're right on the square in downtown Cowan — easy to find, impossible to forget.
100 E Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318-3247
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Monday: Closed
Walk in, sit down, and let us take care of the rest. Or call ahead and we'll have your treat ready when you arrive.
