Our Story

Kaneisha Dotson (Founder) & Desiree McMurry-Ellis (Co-Founder) gathered around a park bench, with a bucket of Southern Kettle Co. popcorn between them, enjoying a casual moment together.

Who We are

Rooted in the heart of Gallatin, Southern Kettle established itself in 2023 as the go-to destination for homemade, gourmet popcorn. Our company is where Tennessee traditions meet creative innovation. We craft our batches with the utmost love and pride ourselves in being able to make any event POP!

There’s a large variety of flavors and, more importantly, every single kernel we sell is bursting with it! Get yours from Southern Kettle Co.

Professionally Trained “SNack Envy” Creators

FRom Humble Beginnings

The Southern Kettle Co. began when a family-owned popcorn shop Kaneisha loved to visit on her trips to Atlanta quickly and unceremoniously closed down. In an effort to maintain her fix (Dotson’s go-to flavor being Caramel), she and the team experimented with their own concoctions, aiming to maintain a simple, clean ingredient list.

The Corn Crib, a historic spot in Gallatin Square with its own storybook-worthy past, has also been recently brought back to life thanks to Southern Kettle. Only serving as a photo-op, a home to countless memories, and at one time, a hub for connectivity (housing equipment for the downtown area’s WiFi), this space again is a place for…POPCORN!

Together with Desiree, the torch has been re-lit and we’ve taken a cool piece of yesteryear and made it our own thing. Southern Kettle’s goal to create unique and creative flavors that reflect the love and joy of sharing with the community has had an immesurable impact. Our combinations of family favorites and customer suggestions give life to a collection of flavors that continue to surprise and delight.

Kaneisha Dotson (Founder) wearing a white Southern Kettle Co. shirt, happily eating popcorn from a blue bucket in front of the Corn Crib in Downtown Gallatin.
Desiree McMurry-Ellis (Co-Founder) wearing a white Southern Kettle Co. shirt, happily holding a bag of popcorn in front of the Corn Crib in Downtown Gallatin.

Kaneisha Dotson
Founder

Desiree McMurry-Ellis
Co-Founder