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Dairy King

431 E Thompson Ln
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-7362

dairykingnashville.com

Categories: Dessert, Home-style, Ice Cream/Confections

Serves: Lunch and Dinner

Price Range: $

Features & Services:
handicap accessible, kid friendly, patio seating, smoke free, vegetarian friendly

Nostalgic drive-in ice cream stand and lunch meat-and-three Dairy King on Thompson Lane has been in the Jones family since 1970 and is renowned for serving one of southeast Nashville's most cherished desserts, chocolate fried pies. Dudley and Thelma Jones stepped aside for son Jeff in 2006 – you can view the proclamation from Metro Government in their honor online – but still show up to help serve the home-style plate lunches each weekday, which feature recipes from Thelma's grandmother, Alma Johnson, such as turkey and dressing and banana pudding. Soft-serve cones, sundaes, shakes, burgers and hot dogs dominate the drive-in menu. No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner Mon–Fri, with dine-in lunch served 10:30 am–2:30 pm. Closed Sat–Sun.

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