About Us

"This is the first place my grandkids want to come when they visit me." That was a comment from one of the many local customers who stop by The Candy Emporium for their weekly candy supply. In just a few short years The Candy Emporium has become a Nashville tradition for both visitors and local folks.

Our History

Originally opened in Louisville, The Candy Emporium moved to Nashville in 1995. The Candy Emporium had been a part of the candy scene at The Little Nashville Opry for several years before we opened the store on West Main Street.

That first store was small and when the shop next door wanted to downsize, we jumped at the chance to expand.

In August of 2001, Jeri Powers bought The Candy Emporium.

Who We Are

The Candy Emporium isn’t just about candy and all the other good things you’ll find here. We’re about family and having fun.

Those of you who have been in our store will remember Betty. She’s been a smiling face at the store for many years. Store owner Jeri is Betty’s daughter. Donita (the obviously blonde one) is Jeri's sister. She manages the store now, and does a wonderful job.

Other members of The Candy Emporium family are Stacy and Kaori. They have been with us quite a while and are very knowledgeable about all of our products as well as about our town. Melissa, Donita's daughter, is the web designer and is also a potter. We sell some of her handcrafted pitchers, bowls, mugs and teapots in the store and here on the site. She takes special orders too!

That’s The Candy Emporium staff that enjoys helping you to find just what your sweet tooth craves.

About You

Visitors entering The Candy Emporium may think they've crossed over and entered the land of milk chocolate and honey butter.

Rows and rows of jelly beans, malted milk balls, chocolate covered cordials, caramels, fudges, bonbons, gummies, and a corner cupboard chocked full of every kind of licorice imaginable coax a sweet tooth into overdrive.

Around the store families and spouses are often seen grabbing elbows or poking ribs as they excitedly nod or point to a licorice jar or candy display as if to say, "I remember those" or "I haven't had one of those in years."

Everyone who enters a candy store becomes a kid at heart, and kids are the heart of our store. Excited faces peeking over the counter to see what’s on the shelves, pennies and nickels counted out on the floor to find out just how much there is to spend, small hands clutching paper sacks full of treats -- that’s what we’re about at The Candy Emporium.

So no matter what your age, you’re a kid when you enter our door. Look around, try something new, fill a sack -- but most of all, have fun while you’re here.

We Listen

We’d like to hear from you. This new web site is a work in progress and we’d like to know what you think of it.

Is there a special candy you’ve looked for and can’t find? Let us know and we’ll try to find it.

We have plans for a newsletter. Our newsletter will also let you know what candies are not being made any more, so you can quit searching for it. There’s still a world of candy to choose from. And The Candy Emporium family wants to share it with you.

Have a sweet day!