Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream in Meridian Cool Springs Announces Grand Opening Date

“#1 Ice Cream on the Planet” to Celebrate Franklin Location with Giveaways, Ribbon-Cutting

We’ll all scream for ice cream as Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream opens its first location in Franklin with a series of fun events on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the popular Meridian Cool Springs development just off Carothers Parkway.

The Grand Opening celebration starts at noon at 990 Meridian Boulevard in Franklin. The day will be filled with special promotions and giveaways as patrons enjoy Handel’s wide variety of hand-crafted ice cream flavors. The first 50 people in line will receive a $100 gift card.

On Friday, Oct. 25, Williamson Inc. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon to officially welcome Handel’s to the Franklin community.

“I can’t wait to introduce Handel’s to Franklin residents,” said Matt Higgins, owner of Handel’s Ice Cream Cool Springs. “With more than 48 flavors offered daily and 140-plus rotating seasonal flavors, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

Complete with a walk-up window for customers, Handel’s will reside in the jewel box building on Meridian Cools Springs’ recently completed The Green, which sits near the corner of Carothers and Meridian Blvd. The ice cream shop will feature a stunning mural honoring the city of Franklin by renowned muralist Eric “Mobe” Bass (@mobeoner). The mural continues an unofficial collaboration between Boyle Investment Company (developers of Meridian Cool Springs) and Mobe, whose work can be found at multiple Boyle-owned properties in and around Nashville.

A 5,000-square-foot public green space with comfortable outdoor seating will connect Handel’s to Little Hats Italian Market, a Germantown-based eatery set to open its first Franklin location in Meridian Cool Springs this winter. The highly accessible, mixed-use district welcomes working professionals, visitors and area residents to step outside and enjoy all that Meridian Cool Springs has to offer.

“Handel’s grand opening represents the continued growth and diversity of retail and restaurant offerings at Meridian Cool Springs,” said Mark Traylor, Director of Retail at Boyle. “We’re proud to play a role in bringing a nearly 80 year old beloved brand to Franklin. We look forward to seeing the community enjoy all that wonderful Handel’s ice cream in a relaxing and beautiful park setting.”

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