Inside McKenzie's 'Coolest' New Dessert Destination

Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Held August 1

By Lyndsey Summers, lsummers@mckenziebanner.com • August 3, 2026 • Updated August 4, 2026

From the Aug 4, 2026 e-Edition

(L to R) Jayden Kendall, McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin and his son Isaac, Sylar Yarbrough, Bobbie Lipscomb, Shanley Yarbrough, Shane Yarbrough and Addyson Littleton from Italian Ice & Froyo Co. Photo by Lyndsey Summers/The Banner

McKENZIE — What started with buying an Italian ice machine for his tiny home has turned into what might be Shane Yarbrough's biggest business venture yet. Yarbrough, a Gleason native, held a grand opening celebration for Italian Ice & Froyo Co. on Saturday, August 1 — but to the…

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