In 1974, Betty and Harold Blanton purchased Trammell Candy Company Inc., located in Atlanta, GA from Mr. Lamar Trammell. The family started the candy business that dates back to 1884.

The first candy making business was started by George Garrow, Lamar Trammell’s Great grandfather's father-in-law called Garrow’s Candy Kitchen. The business operated successfully in Atlanta, GA just two blocks from the state capital. Lamar Trammell’s father acquired the business which stayed viable through WW2.

In 1962, the son, Lamar Trammell formed his own company Trammell Candy Co. Inc. This is Blanton’s Candies corporate name but have been doing business as (DBA) Blanton’s Candies for the past 50 years.

In 1974 Blanton’s Candies moved the business from Atlanta, GA to Anniston, AL where they purchased the equipment of a chocolate company that had gone out of business. They spent 17 years in AL, then moved the business to Sweetwater, TN. This location is in close proximity to Gatlinburg TN (where a fair percentage of their candy is currently being sold). Mr. Lamar Trammell worked with Blanton’s for years and retired at the age of 62. Mr Trammell passed away at the age of 100 in Atlanta, GA. Mr Trammell was a dear friend to Mr Blanton and instilled in him the patience and passion for candy making and mentored him for years.

In 2026 we’ll celebrate 52 years and have enjoyed every minute of our journey.