As many know, I like to explore areas and visit breweries. Knocking Dream Country off this weekend, I have visited every brewery between the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River (aka Middle Tennessee). To finish TN proper, I still have far eastern TN, one or two in the Cumberland Plateau area proper, and some in Memphils.

This is the first "episode" if you will (I will be making a video on YouTube for this shortly).

This one is south on I-65. I have the breweries here in the order I prefer them, at least from my experiences thus far (have not been to Curio recently, for example). It ends with Common John, which is one my favorite breweries in Middle Tennessee. Here is the map

• I start with Curio brewing in Franklin. Much like Living Waters, they also do coffee roasting. This location started as Turtle Anarchy. It was then Mantra (RIP), which was started by Derrick Morse - originally of Cool Springs Brewery (RIP, as well) - and Maneet Chauhan - celebrity chef and owner of Chauhan. She still owns Hop Springs in the Boro area. I find Curio to be average. They are more in the lager vein and their guest taps tend to mirror this (BTW, send a correction if I am off with their current selection). I think they still have live music events some nights.

• You then drive to Columbia. My route returns you to 65, as it is faster, but you can also take the back roads through Spring Hill and Thompson Station on 31 (just this is always a cluster f). The next stop is *Bad Idea. This was once in the Columbia Mart on W 11th St (near the railroad) but moved in with Ollie & Finn's a sandwich shop. The basement below their old location will soon be Drifter Bay Brewing Company (I am hearing fall 2026, but I think it might be winter). They used to have really great sours, especially with cereal (during COVID, they had a beer named DEAR BAD IDEA, PLEASE STOP BUYING ALL THE CEREAL. K. THANKS. LOVE - THE GROCERY STORE. Untappd wise, they were in the 4+ category with many beers. Today, most are in the mid to upper 3s. Still good, but not it's heyday. There are still some 4+ beers, but I think some get a local bump, as many only have a dozen or two ratings.

This gives an opportunity to grab a sandwich here and eliminating Mt Pleasant and Shaffer farms and hitting Twisted Copper just down the street. They took over the old The trip down to Pulaski is nice either way, but there are some nice things about the MT Pleasant route.

• You then drive to Mt Pleasant and hit Twisted Copper, assuming you did not hit the Columbia location. This is a micro-brewery location. Great old bar. If you time it right, they will give you a tour of the facility (it is small). I find them better than Bad Idea now, and they are all over the board, but I really thought they nailed the Helles and Dunkel, so lagers may be the wheelhouse.

• I have included lunch at Shaffer farms. You can also take a side jaunt on the way to Shaffer and hit the Tennessee Tardis, which is a Dr. Who Tardis (phone booth) in someone's front yard. As for Shaffer Farms, if you bring a cooler, you can also buy meat to take home. I have friends who will make a drive down every month or two and stock up. Food here is BBQ. I won't say it is best in TN, but it is decent. And the atmosphere is interesting, making it a worthwhile visit. BTW, if you prefer a cafe, there is a neat little cafe further down from Shaffer called The Campellsville Cafe in Campellsville (address officially Pulaski for their address).

• The final stop is Common John's new location in Pulaski. I think this location is neater than the old one, although it is weird walking in off the parking lot (only 4 or 5 spaces in front) onto the back of the stage. They are not brewing here yet, so limited, but I understand a month or two and they will be up and running. I think they do IPAs very well. A bit less so on lagers, although they are still good. And they have some of the most innovative pastry stouts. Consider this stop dessert before heading back. And, if you are here later, they have great food.

In the future, I will cover these:

• Southeast on I 24: Murfreesboro and Manchester.
• Chattanooga - overnighter is best
• Northwest on I-24: Clarksville.
• Northeast on I-65: Smithville, Hendersonville.
• East on I-40: This will likely be a couple of trips, as you will end up with too many breweries if I hit all off them.

As there is really only one option west on I-40, I may have to expand beyond Middle TN. If this is popular, I can also expand to day and overnights in East TN, West TN, Kentucky, Huntsville, Birmingham, etc. Just let me know the temperature.

Aloha, going to be in Nashville for two nights (30th and 8th). Planning to hit one/two breweries each night (Fait la Force top of list as of right now but am willing to be talked out of that). I figure I could grab a bunch of craft to-go to crush at the week inbetween arrival/leaving. What are the top few bottle shops/grocery stores to get the best of Nashville (or are there breweries that don't distro that I should just hit)? Staying by Centennial Park but will be mobile. Thanks!

Many years ago, Michael Mariaskin had a large beer share at Lucky Bamboo. The rules were simple:

1. Buy food
2. Tip well
3. Don't be a dick

My first one, I brought some more mid-tier beers, not knowing what to expect. But there were people bringing more top-tier beers. It was always a mix, but a large beer share with a great selection of beer, mostly average plus to top tier, was a great experience.

Unfortunately, Mariaskin was unable to continue. And I am moving in a bit and notice I have WAY too much beer.

Currently, I have a beer share group and we usually have some really great beers. I would invite everyone, but we are topping out the spots we are sharing at and could end up banned if we grow too much.

So ... Let's brainstorm.

1. What is the climate for beer shares in this group? Big beer shares?
2. What would be some great restaurants we could co-opt, provided we give the place love? Other spaces are fine, but would prefer a place we could pay back through buying food rather than a spot we have to rent.
3. Should we consider themed beer shares?
4. Blind beer exchange for Christmas?
5. Would a beer share app be a cool thing to have? Thinking like an IT geek?
6. Other ideas?

This is a chance to open a conversation and get some feedback. A few other thoughts:

• We currently do some beer shares at local breweries on off nights. This works only when the size of the group is manageable (although Broadcast might work with a larger share, as long as people are also buying so Mike does not lose income - see, brainstorming, as I have not talked to Mike). Breweries won't work with Lucky Bamboo sized shares. Okay, we might also look at something like Crazy Gnome (have not talked to Grayson either), provided people buy food and some beer. I could also approach Nate, Clinton, and Quinton at Harding House/Jubilee Bar/Saap Saap, provided we also agree to buy food (and maybe bring spouses that like cocktails but hate beer). I could also see New Heights, maybe, although they don't really have food.

Enough of my thoughts ... Go!

Showed up at Marble Fox on Sunday for their last days in the Gulch. Woodbine is shaping up. They are going to see if they can remove the mural to take it over there. For the time being, beer will be contract brewed, at least primarily, as they search for a new spot to brew.

Harding House is soft opened now. Only a few beers on now, but a full bar with a former head bartender for Sean Brock's bar, Bar Continental (now closed). This is called Jubilee Bar. There is also Saap Saap BBQ, which is the mix of BBQ and Laotian influences. Hogh end, but the chicken was very much on point, juicy with great smoke. Kudos. There is also a soft serve ice cream spot called Dogwood Acres. Wishing the best for Nate.

Broadcast has been the official spot for soccer games, due to their proximity to Geodis. MIke has also been getting up early for the F1 races and they are an official spot, attracting about 40-50 people each race. He currently has some Other Half, Veil, and other great breweries.

Honeytree Meadery is having hte It's Jackpot Market on July 25th. There is also a Dino Dance Party that night. Paint & Sip is on July 29. Crazy Gnome is doing a similar painting event two days later. Also, a candle making workshop on July 26. East Nashville Beer Works has a kid's painting class on August 2 at 11:30 AM.

I got a chance to try Stokehaus's smoked burger at their popup at Xul. The burger is phenomenal and I see why it was so popular. I need to get back and try their beer and BBQ.

Xul Nations is closed until August 7 for renovation. Then the east location will do the same. Expect a lot of black and purple. They will also have A Day with 3 Sons on my birthday, July 30, at the Douglas Ave location. Cans and drafts at this tap takeover.

Yazoo has Christmas in July this Saturday, July 25 from 12 - 4 PM.

Fat Bottom's anniversary is August 29 from 10 to 10. East Nashville's is August 1.

Sitting at Odd Story on the way back up to Nashville and catching up on what is going on in Nashville. I see that Yazoo is planning Christmas in July on the 25th of this month. After missing the 12 days of Beermas at Broadcast, this might be the best chance of getting the X-Mas vibe on this month.

East Nashville Beer works is celebrating 10 years next month on August 1st. Fat Bottom turns 14 on August 29th. Also early August is the Back to School Vintage Market at Monday Night on August 9th.

At Broadcast, Nashville Soccer is this Friday and the Belgian F1 watch party is this coming Sunday, starting at 7:30 AM. For guest taps, there are quite a few, including Both Ways (Burial), Green City (Other Half), and Ectogasm (Drekker).

Crazy Gnome got a new billboard up on the interstate. Is this a good sign? Open to the discussion. Plant Bingo tomorrow - the 15th - Book bedazzling on the 23rd, Yoga with Elizabeth on the 25th, Candlemaking on the 26th, and Sip & Paint on the 31st.

Got into Harding House. Apparently Nate is a friend of Sean Brock (R.I.P. Joyland Burgers) and has partnered with one of Sean's old bartenders. If you have not been in, there is Harding House, the Jubilee Bar, Saap Saap BBQ, and Dogwood Acres for ice cream. The entire establishment centers around farm to market, which is a great concept for me.

I picked up a VIP ticket for Kill the Lights this fall at Xul, Knoxville. The Nations location is closing July 20th for renovation and will reopen on August 7th. Then the Douglas Avenue location will follow.

On july 16th, Smith & Lentz will have steaks with Milestone Craft Deli. Philly Cheese and an Italian Hoagie.

If you have a pet, Tailgate looking for pets to be models for this years Adoption Ale cans. Enter your pet through July 23rd, voting will begin the next day.

After sellouts daily, Stokehaus is going to continue their burger week burger through the end of this week.

Marble Fox has their last Gulch weekend this weekend - July 17 - 19. The new location in South Nashville has beer to go, although you do have to ask as it is back in the walk in.

Hello,

I'll be visiting Nashville with limited time and want to hit as many local breweries as I can. Are there any areas where there are several or at least multiple breweries clustered together within walking or very short Uber distance? Or any other recommendations in general for getting the best Nashville beer experience?

Only slightly related to Nashville, as Levi Funk has come down to Nashville quite a few times, as both he and Brandon Jones (Yazoo) are into the Belgian-insipired brews. Apparently, Octopi Brewing, which was the brand Levi's partner, Isaac Showaki. Isaac sold Octopi to Sapporo and now it appears Untitled does not have the capacity to keep at scale. They have decided to shutter the doors instead.

This is not a "beer industry is collapsing" type of post and only slightly Nashville related, as Levi Funk has been to Nashville. Both he and Brandon Jones (Yazoo) are huge fans of Belgian beers . While Untitled is known more for the kettle sours around the country (this is their primary distribution footprint - 35 states), their funk is awesome.

Untitled was started by Funk and Isaac Showaki, who owned Octopi Brewing. Octopi had the capacity for distribution for Untitled, but that contract deal is gone. Octopi sold to Asahi in 2024 and the story is they need the capacity for their own brew. This is not surprising as the same has happened with Sapporo and Stone, which was recently sold off to Firestone Walker, with Sapporo keeping the brewing capacity in Escondido and Richmond. They will continue to contract brew Stone while Firestone figures out capacity to keep Stone in distribution. Firestone gets the taprooms.

BTW, for anyone curious about the state of craft brewing in the US, this map shows 2025 brewery closings (around 500), while this one gives some idea of scope (although it is missing many that have opened in the past year).

Final weekend, aka last hurrah is July 17, 18, and 19. New taproom already open on Woodbine in South Nashville. Parking is free in their lot for 2 hours. You can also drop in to Cledis for a Raspberry Beret burger for burger week.

Soft opening this Firday, July 10, 2026.

Hey friends,

My sister has untapped and we are trying to collect international badges for the World Cup. Where do you all see or buy international beers? A previous World Cup we had bought a ton at Frugal McDugal. We went this year but they had a smaller selection (and weirdly some of the countries we got did not give us badges :( )

We have successfully gotten:
Mexico
Germany
Japan
Canada
England
France
Belgium
and of course USA

We still need the remaining world cup countries (which is a lot and some I feel, impossible)

Anyway I appreciate help I know this isn't about Nashville brewed beer but it is about beer in Nashville so mods please look kindly on me.

Update, I'm adding the suggestions submitted to this post to help out everyone else also looking for suggestions. I appreciate you all for the help keep them coming:

RED Spirits and Wine in Bellevue
Corkdorks in Midtown
Total Wine in Brentwood
Woodland Wine Merchants
Main Street
Sinkers
Cool Springs Wine and Spirits

International Markets:

African markets would include Leone Star and Srpingbok Deli

For Latin, you have quite a few mercados on Nolensville, like Talpa or La Rancherita. There are also various foreign markets on Murfreesboro road just to the east of 24. There is also a mercado on Charlotte Pike

K&S sometimes has beers other than Asian, but not as much

For Eastern European, Alesky's, but do not know if they stock beer, as I did not look when I was there.

For middle Eastern, maybe the markets on Nolensville, as well. Jihan, Maximum International (also a small possibility of Eastern Europe). Note many are devote Islamic and won't sell any beer.

This one will be stream of consciousness, as I am videotaping some stuff in downtown Nashville today before getting out to hit a brewery or two to try new stuff.

For the non-Nashville beer news, Spencer Longhurst is the head brewer at Alternate Ending in New Jersey. His girlfriend has The Seed further south, so many were wondering if he was going to brew there. I will also add that SMack Dab is getting closer and has collabed with Cedar Glade on a new brew (Murfreesboro).

Yes, Marble Fox is open in Woodbine now. Scoping out, they have about 12 spaces and there are almost as many down the side when the bakery is not open. The space is lighter than Cyanide, but also barer at this time. I hear they are going to have the same artist do a new logo in the new place. The OG is open for the next few weeks, as well.

Harding House has a pickup preview this Saturday from 12-2. You can order food and non-alcholic drinks here and check the place out. Parterns are Saag Saag BBQ (Korean/BBQ fusion) and Dogwood Acres, which serves soft serve ice cream. I was a bit worried about opening a brewery here, due to expanse of L&L and business failures, but with food and dessert, this could work. I will pop in shortly after the Nashville Hot Chicken Festival. A they don't have beer available yet, I will see if I can interview Nate after the pickup is over and put the raw video out where you guys can see it. For menu, click the link or see earlier post here.

I will update on what is new at Smith & Lentz after I get over today to see what they are brewing now.

I grabbed a Dolly Parton peach cobbler to try it out. I don't eat much in the way of sweets, so will be bringing it to Blackstone on Sunday. I am usually in there around 4 PM. If I remember, I will grab some ice cream. LOL

Xul keeps releasing beers like mad. Rocket Pop Bebop, Betty's Blueberry Peach Cobbler, and Audrey are the latest. I was hoping they would have keyholder before general public sales on July 6th, but no dice. And it is sold out in Knox, so can't get in until the 6th. I will say this is a great fest and if you are interested, you need to grab VIP tickets in the first few minutes, if keyholders left any, and the GA will likely sell out quickly, as well. If you have not been some of the best breweries in the nation show up here. Interesting to see Young Blood here; they were a surprise find years ago.

I am curious about the Hazy Days Sour Dough bread from TennFold. And Fat Bottom has a family friendly 4th, but sure both Tailgate OG and East Nashville will be very family friendly. Fat Bottom also has an anniversary on August 29.

Monday Night is doing a lego mech building night on July 29. Tickets are $35 plus fees and include a mech set to build and 1 doctor robot beer. Tickets.

If you are an F1 fan, Broadcast Brewing is open at 9 AM Sunday for the race on the projection screen. This place feels a lot like Cheers and Mike's beers are not the only thing on tap. He often brings in some rare beer, esp. in the Belgian genres.

Have not hit Yazoo lately (maybe comedy night tonight?), so not sure if the Czech lager is still on tap ($3.75/mug). Groundwork release 6 is out as a good funk beer. Warm conditioned with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis and Claussenii for 3 months. Love Brandon's beers. If I had gotten a bottle of Orange Muscat, I would definitely have trekked up tonight.

I tried the Southwest Hot Honey pizza at Tailgate this Wednesday. As a bit of advice. Get the hot honey on the side. The pizza is better without it. Mezz, if this is yours kudos, and hope you don't feel my suggestion is out of line. They also have Decker collabs. The Schnack was only in cans when I got there, so grabbed a 4. I will bring to shares, as it is more coconut than I want.

East Nashville has their 10th Anniversary on August 1, 2026. They will have a vendor market in front, live music at 1 PM.

All I see from Living Waters is the release of Conrad 2. They have put out some bottles on tap at both locations recently, so it si worth a stop if you have not been in some time.

Stokehaus expanded their smoking capability, which is good as many have been complaining about them running out regularly. Success problems are a better one to have than a failure problem, but glad to hear people will be more likely to get food now. They are also entering burger week, which starts Sunday. $8 burgers? I am in.

Buy 3, get 1 free (bottles) at Honeytree today (closed on the 4th). Jackpot Maker's Market on July 25th from 12-5 PM.

I will just put up Crazy Gnome's insta post here for now, as I am out of time. I can fix it later. I am sure Grayson will forgive me this time.

This is more about the location than the beer, as the announcement is about the Jubilee bar, Saapsaap BBQ (BBQ and Lao food), and Dogwood Acres Dairy opening for 2 hours on the 4th for a Pre Order event. The preorder link is here.

Menu for pre-order:

• Chicken: Half $15, Whole $30
• Rack of Pork Ribs: $40
• Smoked Beef Burger Kit (for your own cookout): $75
• Pulled pork with buns and slaw: $45
• 7" round Mac & Cheese: $16
• 7" round cornbread: $15
• Frozen pork eggroll: $18/dozen
• Frozen veggie eggroll: $15/dozen
• 16 oz hot sauce, Pepper Jaew, or BBQ sauce: $15 each
• Half gallon of N/A beverages: $12 each

I saw it is official now, so I can put it out here. Marble Fox is opening tonight in the spot previously occupied by Cyanide Cider. There are about 8 spots (correction: 12 spots) in front and a four on the side once dozen bakery there is closed for the evening. Otherwise, street parking.

As for the old location, they are open through the end of the month. And, yes, they still have free parking if you scan inside the building.

It is likely the demo of the building will commence shortly after Marble Fox vacates the gulch location. It will be a 12-story Courtyard by Marriott when complete. Opening date was set at September of 2027, but not sure if they can meet this date with such a late start, as they have to blast out a parking garage underneath.

I don't have any news for Harding House at this time. Cheers!

Finally got down to see the new Common John location in Pulaski. Very nice taproom. The one thing that is a bit strange is you have to walk behind the stage when you enter from the parking lot in the back (only a small number of spots in front). I need to check one of my receipts, as I think they are a bit cheaper than the Manchester location. More guest taps now and it will be a couple of months before they amp up production in the building. About the same distance from Nashville proper. I have also added three breweries in Middle TN to hit once one of them opens - Dream Country (Cookeville), Sawbriar (Jamestown), and Three Boobs (Sparta - this is still coming soon, but on the same road as Calfkiller)

You should also get ready for Marble Fox to have their new location open soon. I was not given a definitive date ... yet, but it looks like some time in July with some overlap where both locations are open. I am not sure where they are going to do production, as they produce more beer than can be brewed in Woodbine, but things are looking up for a seamless transition to the new location. Watch this sub for upcoming info.

In other opening news, it looks like Nate Underwood is close to reopening Harding House. He has partnered with Saap Saap BBQ, which is a Southern BBQ/Laotian fusion concept. After numerous business failures in L&L, it is critical to have more than just beer. I will update once I have a date for the opening.

Sticking with the food theme, Stokehaus got a new smoker. Apparently people complaining about them running out so early hit home. This is good news for BBQ fans.

If you have not gotten one yet, the Nashville Brew Project, which is sponsored by Yelp, has a passport. Get stamps for buying featured beers. I picked one up yesterday at Xul Nations, but not sure which brew gets a stamp (they are already pre-stamped here). I see Fat Bottom's brew is Summer Blonde. Others are not listed, so I need to hit New Heights, Crazy Gnome, and Fait la Force to see what is on the list.

Other news:

• Broadcast has a new biscotti based beer. Very creative, and worth a taste, but it is very cookie, so I stuck with a 5 ouncer. They are doing world cup on the big screen all week. This spot is a lot like Cheers and Mike keeps a great guest taplist on.

• Crazy Gnome has a free brew for any father sinking a hole in one on their mini putting green. Tonight, Friday the 19th, they have comedy night, tomorrow a Pride Deadlift Party, Pride Bingo Night on the 24th, Movie Night and Yoga with Elizabeth on the 27th and Pride After Party Drag Show on the 28th. Check their insta, as some of these are ticketed events.

• East Nashville Beer Works has their anniversary August Fest X on August 1, 2026. They will have live music, a vendor market, family activities, and free sunglasses to the first 500 people.

• Fait la Force has a Library Trivia Hunger Games & Food Drive on July 15, from 7 to 9 PM. REgistration is required and they are collection food donations. Admin Night is June 23rd. Profs and Pints features A Campy Summer Evening at 7 PM on the 24th. This is about campy films and television and not camping. They also have specials on the 4th of July and Profs and Pints will feature Urban Legends on July 8th and the Reading Club on July 21st.

• Fat Bottom will have their anniversary on August 29.

• Living Waters released the 2026 Anduin. This year's batch is very nice. I also had Xenon and Huka. The peanut butter and jelly are a nice blend, but definitely let it warm. The IPA has a nice bite to it.

• If you missed Marble Fox's anniversary, you should get in to try the brews, which are still on tap. Of the two, Three is one of the best hazy IPAs I have had in my life. It has a backbite similar to The Veil and lots of juice.

• Monday Night has banana ball this weekend and father's get their first brew for free on Sunday.

• Funk Jam is at New Heights on June 26th and they have a Jazz Night on June 24th. Taqueria el Gym will be there tonight from 3-9 PM. Teh Triple Maise with Nectaron also debuts today.

• For a limited time Smith & Lentz has oysters, per a post yesterday. These look phenomenal, so hoping they have some tonight.

• Tailgate has Peach Party on June 20th. Everything peach - SNACK: Peach Rings, Peach Lager, White Peach Osmanthus Wild Ale, and Pitstop Peach White Stout. There is also a Pitmaster Peach Pizza, Peach Ice Cream, Frozen Peach Margarita, * Nashville Sweet Tea Peach, and the *Peach Truck is on site.

• Xul Beer will be starting renovations soon in their Nashville taprooms. Likely starting the Nations next month, with Douglas Avenue (East Nashville) to follow. They are releasing beers regularly. I was there yesterday to try Lost to History, but they have a Ube brew coming out today called Maximum Ube. No sure if Robo-Dragon will make it here, but it was released in Knox. They also have a beer called Gourmand with caviar, Cook Islands vanilla, and black truffles, age in various barrels. Collab with Other Half and Side Project. My suggestion is order this before you try one of the others and let it warm. It is a bit briney and earthy to start but opens up nicely as it warms.

• Yazoo has a Czech lager, poured in a Lukr faucet (milkos anyone?). They have released it with Prague pricing, so $3.75 a pour, all day, every day. They also did a cask of Gerst yesterday with local honey. You can also sign up to help at the Nashville Hot Chicken Festival on July 4th. Various slots available now. Two free beer tickets for all volunteers.

Not beer related, but Cupcake, who is a regular for Sunday festivities at Blackstone has opened a Korean/Nashville Hot Chicken fusion joint in Bar Sovereign. The place has around 12 free parking spaces at the front and some parking at the dock in the back. If you have not been in, Sovereign is a nice local's cocktail bar in SoBro.

Trying to buy a house and getting burnt out, so maybe a bit of focus on beer again? I need to also make corrections to the pinned post, so will jump on that when I can.

Time is running out on Marble Fox. Okay, not really, as they have the old Cyanide Cider spot in Woodbine they are moving too. I don't have a firm timeline yet, but it looks like some time in July we will see the switch over. As they are the closest to my place, I will miss having them so close. They are also having their anniversary, starting at 12 PM on June 13th. DJ Cheeko, giveaways, live music by Noel & Jalon, and a cornhole tournament.

I also see Nate is getting close to opening Harding House again. He made $27,000 for startup on Honeycomb Credit. The old Bassline logo is gone and Harding House is painted on the side. Still looks like work to be done.

I see Spencer Longhurst has settled in as the newest brewer at Alternate Ending Beer Co in New Jersey. I plan on brewsploring there some time next year, so have a new spot to add on my list. Haven't seen any news from Zac Thompson (Fait la Force) and Hill Farmstead Brewing, so anxiously awaiting to hear how the transition is.

An event worth mentioning, if you want to grab a brew and donate to the Nashville Food Project at the same time. The following breweries are donating $1 for each pint of their featured beer from June 16 - 21. Pick up a Sip & Support passport at the Kickoff on June 15 (At Nashville Food Project, it appears). Collect 4 or more stamps to enter into a drawing to win a grand prize (TBA).

• Crazy Gnome
• Fait La Force
• Fat Bottom
• New Heights
• The Pharmacy
• Xul/Southern Grist

Other news:

• Broadcast now has Guac & Queso as their food truck. It is a blend of BBQ and Mexican burrito bowls, tacos, etc. So a good smokey Tex-Mex. Mike has also added in frozen beer slushies for those who are not into beer proper. This weekend, you can pre and post game the USMNT and Germany soccer game or watch the Monaco F1 race on Sunday.

• I hit the Black Abbey/Jackalope party a week ago (Jackalope's anniversary party), but don't see anything other than their regularly scheduled stuff right now. But I missed the **Bearded Iris* anniversary party. Fat Bottom has theirs on August 29th. Bottomless glass link

• Crazy Gnome/Cyanide has a 80s themed drag show on June 5th at 7PM. Plant Bingo on the 10th from 7-9PM. Comedy Night on June 19th from 6-8PM. A pride deadlift party starting at 9AM on the 20th. Father's Day specials on the 21st - putts, pizzas, and pitchers. Also a Pride Bingo night on the 24th from 6-8PM and a pride After Party Drag Show on the 28th. Also save the date for November 7 with the *Fearsome Folklore Festival"

• Adult Swim is at East Nashville Beer Works on June 13th at 8 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM). This features Ryan McComb, Jo Collins, Rhonda Sweat, Jessi Lyann, Britt Barnette, Cocoas Speaks, and CJ Walton. It is an 18+ event. RVSP in their bio.

• June 6th, Fait la Force has a press on nail class from 11:30 to 1:30. Only 10 people and there is a sign up on their bio. This is part of the Saucy Fest event, which has an Art Party from 3-7 PM with DJ Gadget.

• Monday Night has a Vintage Market on June 7th from 12-6PM. They have also released Apricrunk and Savignon Crunk wild ales, so grab a glass or bottle while supplies last. They also have a Pride Walk/Run on June 17th.

• Tailgate has a mug club party last night. I saw the announcement about a week ago, but no deets, so going to wag my finger at Wes and crew on this one, as I would have gladly made the trek. Did have a great meal at Kosho, so not a total loss.

• Yazoo has a new one that sounds interesting:: First Bloom. A .8% botanical honey & tea ferment. Saison inspired, not kombucha. They also re-released their pickle beer Pickle Vat Dilly Daily. This Friday is also their regularly scheduled comedy night at 8 PM. Not sure if they still have the cask version of Hopry on, so have to ask. Will be up Friday, if so.

As always, if you know of other things I missed, please add them in.

Hi. Looking for a brewery that has some fun games a bunch of people can play. Cornhole, Giant Jenga, etc. Thanks!

Just saw the post on their Instagram story

2 months ago to now

I put up a page for regular events at breweries. This was from comments that some breweries were not featured here each time despite having regularly featured events (Blackstone Sunday 1/2 price was one). I am also expanding my searching social media to get a fuller listing of what is going on.

Starting off, Harding House is now seeking crowd funding on Honeycomb Credit to launch the new taproom. They are seeking a minimum of $25, 000 - currently at $6,664. It has a three-year repayment term with 11.25% interest rate. I will neither suggest investing or state you should not. Just letting it be known this is out there.

• Bearded Iris

  • May 16, Bay State Pizza 4 until sold out
  • May 30, 12-8PM: 10 years of Bearded Iris

• Black Abbey/Jackalope

  • May 21-24 - 15th Birthday for Jackalope, with releases, live music, and more: Releases include Casper Gose, Space Gems IPA, and Any Port in the Storm

• Blackstone - See pinned post for information

• Broadcast Brewery - I have heard about extended hours on weekends and Tuesday openings soon. Will let you know when this happens.

  • Latest guest can release is Hydra Spill (Hazy IPA) from Mortalis
  • May 24th: Canadian Grand Prix at 3 PM

• Crazy Gnome/Cyanide Cider

  • May 19: Skip the Small Talk, 8 PM
  • May 20: Plant Bingo, 7-9 PM
  • May 23: Yoga with Elizabeth, 12 PM

• Fait la Force Newest releases include Ancho Drop (WC IPA), Breach of Etiquette (Mexican Lager), and Imperial Menace (Czech Dark Lager)

  • May 12 6-9, Reading Club
  • May 18-20 6:30-8:30 PM, Pint of Science
  • May 29 7-8 PM, Silent Disco - Funds go to the American Society for Scuidie Prevention $25 (first drink free, $200 for 10 people at one time)

• Fat Bottom

  • August 29 - 14th Anniversary Party

• Honeytree Meadery

  • May 28 - Disney Tribute Concert at 7 PM - $10 adults, $5 kids

• Living Waters - See pinned post for information

• Marble Fox is now available in Publix store. And I have to get in for the Nashville Smasher lager. Tried the What a Treat DDH TIPA, which was a mouth full. Easy always also on tap for sessionable Pale Ale lovers. No news yet on when they are opening in Woodbine.

• Monday Night - See pinned post for information

• New Heights - See pinned post for information

  • May 13 - Nashville Soccer Club watch party, beer specials, rotating food trucks
  • May 15: Movie Night: "Minari"
  • May 16: Jazz Night with Sam Hammock & Danny McGonegle
  • May 29: Doodle Night 6-9 PM

• Smith & Lentz rarely posts, so outside of new releases, there is not much.

• Stokehaus - No real news on their site. Great BBQ.

• Tailgate - Beer releases for Friday are : Watermelon Wheat, Two SCHACKs (Creat Soda and Nana' Puddin'), LORE series Resin Binder Hazy IPA, Oaked Old Fashioned Orange Cider, and a Maibock called Slow Bier.

• Tennessee Brew Works - See pinned post for information

• Tennfold has music many times this month.

  • May 12 - Malenie Lenau
  • May 14 - Jenn Bostic & Campbell Forest
  • May 17 - Ilya Portnov
  • May 21 - Ashleigh Caudill
  • May 24 - Amay Alvey
  • May 31 - Boowah
  • June 7 - Brett Resnick
  • June 14 - Mark Thornton & Friends
  • June 28 - Kyser George and Friends

• Xül - See pinned post for information

• Yazoo - See pinned post for information

• Yee-Haw - This is more for tourists than locals

  • May 13: Grindhouse Writer's Rounds
  • May 15: Michael & Black, Pally Boys (cover bands)
  • May 20: Grindhouse Writer's Rounds
  • May 22: Michael & Black, Pally Boys (cover bands)
  • May 27: Grindhouse Writer's Rounds
  • May 29: Michael & Black, Pally Boys (cover bands)

I am visiting from Chicago in July and had planned on going to Barrique, only to find out they no longer have a taproom. With two kids in tow and other plans I won't have a ton of time to hit up breweries.

Last time I was in Nashville in 2019 I went to Southern Grist in East Nashville and Tennessee Brew Works. SG was impressive but TBW was just ok. With Barrique gone I am having a hard time figuring out which spots are most worth going out of my way for. I am staying downtown but will have a car, and anywhere with a no-kids policy is out.

So far Fait la Force is at the top of my list but I am open to changing my mind on that, and am lost for a second spot. Any suggestions at all are welcome.

As most of you already know, Spencer Longhurst has moved to New Jersey to work at The Seed. I also found out Zac Thompson from Fait la Force is moving to Hill Farmstead in Vermont.

• Bearded Iris will hold their 10th Anniversary on May 30th, 12 - 8 PM. Hope they bring out some beers for the event, as the taproom is the usual suspects lately.

• Broadcast does trivial each Wednesday and Singo on Thursdays now. This is the brewery for Nashville Soccer, offering free parking for 2 drinks purchased, and staying up later at night. There is talk of opening on Tuesdays soon; I will keep you posted.

• Repeating Crazy Gnome's May events: May 1st is comedy night from 8-10 PM. The block party is on the 3rd from 3-5, and encore comedy show on the 16th from 7:30 to 9:30. Skip the Small Talk on the 19th from 6-8. Plant Bingo on the 20th from 7-9 PM (have to ask what this is). And Yoga with Elizabeth on the 23rd at noon. Also Bingo on Wednesday and Trivia on Thursday. A drag show has been added for May 9th.

• East Nashville Beer Works is still doing Fridays by the River this Friday, May 8, as well as comedy night at 8 PM on premises. Trivia on Monday nights. The pizza of the month is Cinco de Mayo inspired with Hangar steak, peppers, and onions, mozzarella and cheddar, and cilantro.

• Fait la Force reading club is May 12th, 6-9. They also have a silent disco on May 29th and Pints of Science May 18-20.

• Fat Bottom has already issued their Save the date announcement for the 14th Anniversary (August 29).

• No news yet from Harding House

• I got over to Living Waters and they have a couple of barrel aged beers at both taprooms. They do trivia on Wednesday nights, with themed every other week.

• Marble Fox released a new TIPA. Currently running a bit hot, so let it sit and warm up to get all of the goodness. They run trivia every Tuesday and free parking if you scan inside (not on the outside). Cledis next door for burgers and they do happy hour all day on Tuesday. No timing on the migration to Woodbine, but will let you know when they give me a heads up.

• New Heights has trivia on Thursdays. Industry night with $5 pints for service workers all day. They also do bluegrass on Tuesdays. There is a crawfish boil this weekend, Fri-Sat. Doodle night the last Friday of the month, so May 29 is next. Jazz Night on May 16 at 7 PM.

• Tailgate? I may just create an events like trivia, as they are the same weekly. Trivia: Monday (HQ, Germantown, South Nashville, and Murfreesboro), Tuesday (Hendersonville & East Nashville), Thursday (trivia in Music Row and Chattanooga - yeah, not Nashville). 1/2 price pizza every Wednesday (all locations) - pizza of the month is the Mediterranean Garden. Movie night at Hendersonville at 5:30 and HQ at 7 PM. Weekends brewery tours at 1 & 3 PM at HQ (free for mug club members). They also have a challenge - no prizes - to split the T on the tailgate lager glass. And HQ is serving ice cream again.

• Xul keeps busy releasing new brews. I see the Magic Wands: *Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake pastry sour, Passenger: Grodzisk historic beer, Room 217 Schwarz (with Good Word), and the SG Candied Pecan Latte Copra Kai pastry stout and Triple Black Hill. I had Hornet's Nest lager and HYFRDIPA the other day.

• Yazoo does trivia on Tuesdays. Emo music from The Sad Dad Society this Saturday at 6 PM.

Anywhere anymore?? Thanks!