The best bakeries & sweet shops in Wilson County

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.

From fresh-baked biscuits to custom birthday cakes and cookies, Three Dog Bakery is where local pups go from "good dog" to "spoiled rotten". You’ll also find quality food, chews, toys and seasonal bandanas, making supply runs easy and your four-legged roommate very, very happy.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 15, 2026

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Lebanon folks, when you want bread that tastes like something, The Émeraude Bakery is all about traditional sourdough loaves with real depth, plus chocolate croissants, cherry danish and even sourdough biscuits. Just honest bakes that make weeknight dinners and lazy Saturdays feel a little more put together.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 23, 2026

Glade Scoops & Sweets keeps Gladeville sweet with unique flavors inspired by local favorites and seasonal ingredients, each scoop crafted with love. Swing by when the week gets loud, or line up a custom order for the next birthday, ball team victory, or just-because. Check it out.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 1, 2026

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

Outlet featuring the international ice-cream brand's signature flavors, plus shakes and custom-made cakes.

When the midweek slump hits, Briò Gelateria and Caffè has your fix with creamy Italian gelato, legit espresso, and fun extras like cannoli, crepes, and milkshakes. It’s the kind of spot you swing by after soccer or between errands, then accidentally start calling your happy place.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, August 20, 2026

The Scoop is the in-house ice cream shop from The Black Sheep Cafe & General Store, serving Shop Springs Creamery scoops plus fun builds like waffle nachos, affogatos, and the larger-than-life Big Bopper milkshake. Perfect for a post-errand treat at The Mill at Lebanon or when you need dessert to do the heavy lifting.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 29, 2026

Craving hot, crispy Southern comfort and a slice that stops conversation this week, KND Cheesecakes & Chicken delivers both... think fried chicken, wings, and catfish, then a silky New York style or creative cheesecake. Perfect for weeknight takeout or custom celebration cakes when your sweet tooth refuses to wait.

From the Lebanon newsletter, September 9, 2026

Nashville Ice Cream Truck Rentals - Mean Green Ice Cream Machine rolls up in trucks with a dual menu of prepackaged classics, hand scooped ice cream and Italian ices. Family owned in Middle Tennessee, they focus on events not routes, so your Hendersonville crowd gets attention and a little “Wow the Crowd” flair.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 2, 2026

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.