Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has another location on the way to Nashville. It will open in a 1,128-square-foot space at Hines’s mixed-use development The Finery in Wedgewood-Houston this summer, according to a release.
“We’re thrilled to join The Finery and become part of the vibrant Wedgewood‑Houston community,” Stacy Peterson, CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, said in the release. “From our first visit, it was clear that Hines has created a unique and welcoming space — one that highlights local creativity, connection and culture. We’re excited to open our doors at The Finery and share our handcrafted flavors with the community.”
Jeni’s recently announced another location was on the way to Nashville, with plans for a spot at Peabody Union. Existing locations include spots in East Nashville, 12 South, the Nashville Farmer’s Market, Hillsboro Village, Brentwood, McEwen Northside, Fifth and Broadway, Stocking 51 and the Factory at Franklin.
James Beard award-winning ice cream maker Jeni Britton Bauer founded the ice cream brand in 2002 in Columbus, Ohio, after experimenting with ice cream making and unique flavor concoctions for six years.
Now, Jeni’s has more than 85 locations across 14 states and Washington, D.C., and it has gained acclaim for its smooth, flavorful items. The diverse array of flavors includes citrus glazed pound cake, tropical bloom, double dough, brambleberry crisp, salty caramel and brown butter almond brittle.
“We build ice creams completely from scratch using a unique recipe honed and perfected over more than 20 years by our founder, Jeni Britton,” the website states. “Our ice creams have a uniquely smooth texture and buttercream body, with bright flavor and clean finish. We’re here to set new standards for ice cream classics and to create our own. At Jeni’s, you’ll find flavors inspired by our curiosities — art, history, pop culture and beyond — that simply don’t exist anywhere else.”
Jeni’s also offers dairy-free and gluten-free ice cream options.
When completed, The Finery will have more than 700,000 square feet of mixed-use space.
“Jeni’s is the perfect fit for our growing retail scene in Wedgewood-Houston, and its prime location at The Finery is a testament to the diverse appeal of the broader project,” David Lawrence, managing director at Hines, said in the release. “As a creative-minded and community-oriented company, Jeni’s exudes the culture and vibes that we’ve carefully instilled throughout The Finery. We look forward to Jeni’s joining our tenant roster this summer.”
