Nashville: Goo Goo Candy Making Class & Chocolate Tasting

Summary

Hands-on Nashville candy making with local stories, chocolate tasting and laughs

You’ll taste classic Nashville chocolate at the Goo Goo flagship store, learn quirky candy history from locals, and get messy designing your own Premium Goo Goo Cluster. The hands-on class is laid-back and full of laughter — plus you’ll leave with a new apron and maybe a little bit of chocolate still on your hands.

What’s the experience like?

I never thought I’d spend an afternoon in downtown Nashville elbow-deep in melted chocolate, but here we are. The Goo Goo Chocolate Co. is right in the middle of things — you can hear the street musicians through the glass if you listen close enough. Our instructor, Jamie, started us off with a quick story about how the Goo Goo Cluster got its name (I still don’t know if it’s true, but it made me laugh). She passed around a tray of different chocolates for us to try — some dark, some milk, all smelling like childhood birthdays. I tried not to eat my sample too fast but… well, it’s chocolate.

We learned that this was America’s first combination candy bar — caramel, marshmallow nougat, roasted peanuts all tangled together under a shell of milk chocolate. Jamie handed out little “Lil Goos” so we could taste the original before making our own version. My hands got sticky almost immediately (pro tip: don’t wear white), and picking from the ingredients felt like being a kid again — sprinkles everywhere. Someone behind me dropped their spoon and everyone just started laughing. It was relaxed and honestly kind of chaotic in a good way.

By the end, I had a lopsided but proud “Premium Goo Goo” packed with way too many pretzels. We each got an apron to take home (mine already had smudges on it). Walking out into the Tennessee air with chocolate still on my fingers, I kept thinking about how these little moments — silly, sweet — stick around longer than you expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Goo Goo Chocolate Tasting and Making

• Learn history of Goo Goo Cluster
• Taste various chocolates
• Sample original Goo Goo Cluster
• Make custom Premium Goo Goo candy
• Receive classic cluster and apron

Top questions

Is this Nashville candy making class suitable for kids?

Yes, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and it’s best for ages 5 and up.

How long does the Goo Goo Chocolate Tasting & Candy Making Class last?

The experience lasts about one hour at the Nashville flagship store.

Do I get to take home what I make during the class?

Yes, you’ll design your own Premium Goo Goo candy to take home along with an apron souvenir.

Is this activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the downtown location.

What do we taste during the class?

You’ll try several types of chocolate plus a sample of the original Goo Goo Cluster.

Do all guests need to buy tickets?

Yes, everyone in the classroom needs their own ticket for this hands-on experience.

What’s included

Your day includes a one-hour hands-on candy making session at Nashville’s downtown Goo Goo flagship store with an instructor-led class covering local candy history; you’ll taste multiple chocolates including the original cluster, create your own custom Premium Goo Goo from loads of ingredients, keep your souvenir apron — all fees and taxes included.