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Join the Little Debbie Muffin Man’s Birthday Tour

The mascot for Scenic City’s Little Debbie muffin snacks is celebrating his birthday in his hometown of Collegedale.

May 20, 2025 • 
Haley Bartlett
A large brick building with a giant baseball bat leaning against it, next to a parked truck with a logo. A person in a chef costume stands by the truck door.

It’s time to finally say you do know the Muffin Man.

Photo provided by McKee Foods

Do you know the Muffin Man, the one who lives on Drury Lane in Collegedale? The Little Debbie Muffin Man, the mascot championing beloved snacks like mini muffins, has embarked on a Birthday Tour + will end his celebration in his hometown on Sunday, June 1.

The Muffin Man’s journey began in April, when he went to several destinations in Louisville, KY like the Louisville Slugger Museum. This month, he went to Music City for an appearance at the Nashville Sounds baseball game.

A GIF of the Little Debbie Muffin Man mascot in front of a bridge, on a carousel, in front of the Batman building in Nashville and an angel wing mural.

Bonus: See the Muffin Man’s adventures in our sister markets (hey there, LOUtoday + NASHtoday).

Photos provided by McKee Foods

Now, he’s coming home for one final birthday celebration + the whole town is invited.

Starting at 11 a.m., folks can head to the Little Debbie Park for meet and greets with the Muffin Man and his mascot friends + mini muffin tastings. You can also bring non-perishable food donations for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank as a gift — and don’t forget to sign his birthday card.

Bonus: The celebration also includes the Little Debbie 7-mile, 5K + Kids Dash at 8 a.m. — register online.

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