The LOCAL Place

Small-Batch Homemade Ice Cream Made Fresh in Centerville, TN

64 unique flavors crafted by hand. Just 40 minutes from Dickson — a favorite for Dickson County day-trippers.

Pricing

Ice Cream Scoops

  • Small$4.25
  • Medium$6.25
  • Large$8.25

Served in Sugar Cone, Cake Cone, or Cup. Waffle Cone +$1.50.

Ice Cream Nachos

  • Small$6.25
  • Medium$8.25
  • Large$10.50

Sauces: Chocolate, Caramel, or Marshmallow Cream.

Specialty Treats

  • Skillet Cookie Sundae$8.50
  • Pint of Ice Cream$10.50

Pints available fresh-scooped to order or pre-packaged from the freezer.

Made from Scratch. Every Batch.

Every batch of ice cream starts at our Highway 100 location, where Concetta West has dedicated an entire space to crafting ice cream parlor quality flavors from scratch. Small-batch process. 18 flavors in the display case at any time, rotating through 64 unique flavors.

Visitors from 50+ countries have marked our ice cream parlor on their travel maps. Hickman County's most popular ice cream destination — and just 40 minutes from Dickson, making us a favorite for Dickson County residents too.

Ice cream case with homemade flavors The LOCAL Place Centerville TN
Hand-rolling a fresh waffle cone at The LOCAL Place Centerville TN

Every Detail Matters.

We pour our dedication into every batch, crafting complex flavor profiles designed not just to hit your palate momentarily, but to linger and evolve, allowing you to truly savor your chosen scoop long after the first taste. Unlike mass-produced ice creams where the flavor quickly fades, our careful balancing and artisanal process ensures a sustained, delightful experience that keeps the essence of the flavor beautifully alive. From the slow, precise churning to the warmth of our hand-rolled cones, we meticulously ensure every detail contributes to this elevated, unforgettable sensory journey.

Ice Cream Experiences

Famous Scoops

Small $4.25 · Medium $6.25 · Large $8.25. Served in cup, sugar cone, or cake cone. Hand-rolled waffle cone +$1.50. 18 flavors on display, including a mystery flavor that changes without warning.

Ice Cream Flight

12 scoops in a ceramic egg carton. Sample a dozen flavors in one sitting. The best way to explore what we're making.

Latta Gelatta Challenge

18 scoops. One massive bowl. No sharing. Can you finish it?

Pints To Go — $10.50

Two ways to take pints home: ask our staff to scoop any of the 18 display case flavors fresh into a pint ($10.50), or grab a pre-packaged pint from our retail freezer — including additional flavors not always in the case. Dairy-free and reduced sugar pints also available in the retail freezer. Flavors vary.

Specialty Treats

Waffle Sundae

Crispy waffle cone wedges layered with homemade ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream, fruit puree, or caramel drizzle. The cone wedges stay crispy at first then soften into something even better. Great for sharing.

Skillet Cookie Sundae — $8.50

Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie served warm in a cast-iron skillet, crowned with scoops of homemade ice cream. Choose your drizzle: marshmallow cream, peanut butter, Nutella, or caramel. Feeds 2–3 people. Perfect temperature contrast.

More Than an Ice Cream Parlor

Bring our famous ice cream parlor flavors to your next event — birthdays, weddings, corporate events, school celebrations, Boy Scout socials. We've catered throughout Centerville and Dickson County. Call (931) 729-3481 to discuss.

Making homemade ice cream at The LOCAL Place in Centerville TN
homemade ice cream display case Centerville TN
Homemade ice cream pints to go at The LOCAL Place
Fresh waffle cone with homemade ice cream Centerville TN

What's In The Case

A snapshot of current flavors. The case rotates as batches sell out — these are just a few of what's been freshly made.

Vanilla homemade ice cream The LOCAL Place Centerville TN
Milk Chocolate homemade ice cream The LOCAL Place Centerville TN
Salted Caramel homemade ice cream The LOCAL Place Centerville TN
Bananas Foster homemade ice cream The LOCAL Place Centerville TN
Caramel Macchiato homemade ice cream The LOCAL Place Centerville TN

18 flavors in the case at any time · rotating through 64 unique recipes · call (931) 729-3481 to ask what's fresh today

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes the ice cream?

Every batch is made by hand at our Highway 100 production facility. Each flavor is crafted with care using quality ingredients.

How many flavors do you have?

We keep 18 homemade flavors in our display case at any time, rotating through 64 unique flavors. Ask our staff what's available today.

Are waffle cones made fresh?

Yes! Our waffle cones are hand-rolled fresh daily.

Can I buy pints to take home?

Yes! Two options: our staff can scoop any of the 18 display case flavors fresh into a pint on request, or browse our retail freezer for pre-packaged pints — including additional flavors and dairy-free or reduced sugar varieties. Freezer selections vary.

Do you cater events?

Yes — we've catered birthdays, weddings, corporate events, school celebrations, and Boy Scout socials. Call (931) 729-3481 to discuss your event.

What makes your ice cream different?

It's scratch-made in small batches with real ingredients. Concetta personally crafts every flavor. Visitors from 50+ countries have stopped in to try it.

Do you have dairy-free options?

Dairy-free and reduced sugar pints are available in our retail freezer. Bases may include oat, almond, or coconut milk. These are pints only — not available as scoops. Flavors vary; ask our staff what's currently in the freezer.

Where is the best ice cream in Hickman County, TN?

The LOCAL Place in downtown Centerville is Hickman County's top-rated ice cream shop on both Google and Yelp. We make every batch from scratch at our Highway 100 production facility, rotating through 64 unique flavors with 18 in the display case at any given time.

How far is The LOCAL Place from nearby cities?

We're in the heart of Centerville, TN — 40 minutes from Dickson, 1 hour from Nashville via US-70, and 30 minutes from Columbia. Right on the historic town square at 111 S Public Square.

What Customers Say About Our Ice Cream

This is the best ice cream you'll find! I'd put it up against any ice cream. It is worth the drive.

Stephen WomackGoogle Review

Stopped in on a road trip and completely blown away. The Latta Gelatta Challenge is no joke — 18 scoops! Ended up buying a pint of Pecan Praline to take home. Incredible ice cream.

David L.Google Review

Absolutely love this place! The ice cream is out of this world. Concetta makes everything from scratch and you can taste the difference. This is a hidden gem in Centerville.

Mary T.Google Review

My kids LOVED the wacky waffle and the ice cream flight. We spent over an hour here and didn't want to leave. This place is a gem.

Jessica L.Google Review

Best ice cream around. Had a huge scoop of Banana Chocolate on a Sugar Cone. It was wonderful as was the service and the atmosphere.

VinceGoogle Review

The cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious. We were very pleased with our experience and will definitely be back.

LauraGoogle Review

This is the best ice cream you'll find! I'd put it up against any ice cream. It is worth the drive.

Stephen WomackGoogle Review

Stopped in on a road trip and completely blown away. The Latta Gelatta Challenge is no joke — 18 scoops! Ended up buying a pint of Pecan Praline to take home. Incredible ice cream.

David L.Google Review

Absolutely love this place! The ice cream is out of this world. Concetta makes everything from scratch and you can taste the difference. This is a hidden gem in Centerville.

Mary T.Google Review

My kids LOVED the wacky waffle and the ice cream flight. We spent over an hour here and didn't want to leave. This place is a gem.

Jessica L.Google Review

Best ice cream around. Had a huge scoop of Banana Chocolate on a Sugar Cone. It was wonderful as was the service and the atmosphere.

VinceGoogle Review

The cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious. We were very pleased with our experience and will definitely be back.

LauraGoogle Review

This is the best ice cream you'll find! I'd put it up against any ice cream. It is worth the drive.

Stephen WomackGoogle Review

Stopped in on a road trip and completely blown away. The Latta Gelatta Challenge is no joke — 18 scoops! Ended up buying a pint of Pecan Praline to take home. Incredible ice cream.

David L.Google Review

Absolutely love this place! The ice cream is out of this world. Concetta makes everything from scratch and you can taste the difference. This is a hidden gem in Centerville.

Mary T.Google Review

My kids LOVED the wacky waffle and the ice cream flight. We spent over an hour here and didn't want to leave. This place is a gem.

Jessica L.Google Review

Best ice cream around. Had a huge scoop of Banana Chocolate on a Sugar Cone. It was wonderful as was the service and the atmosphere.

VinceGoogle Review

The cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious. We were very pleased with our experience and will definitely be back.

LauraGoogle Review

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