Your new home means a new neighborhood to explore. Each month, Onward brings you “Your New Favorite” – our team’s hand-selected places unique to Middle Tennessee that locals love.
This month, find your new favorite brewery, whether you’re looking for a classic ale or a sleek, modern brew.
Here are a few local breweries you’ll want to check out.
Look no further than the home of the first all-Tennessee grain beer, Tennessee Brew Works. Come for the beer. Stay for the live music from aspiring singer-songwriters on Open Mic Mondays and to be able to say you knew them when. Sign up for a pottery workshop, mark your calendar for the annual crawfish boil, or join the Mug Club for deals and perks if you know you’re bound to be a regular.
- Location: Downtown Nashville
- Address: 809 Ewing Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Calling Nashville home for more than 10 years, TailGate Brewery boasts eight taprooms locally and, if you’re up for a road trip, one in Chattanooga. Dozens of craft beers on tap and a scratch pizza kitchen make TailGate a go-to brewery no matter your neighborhood. Rally a group of friends for Monday night trivia or bring the family for movie nights on Thursdays at the Charlotte Pike headquarters. And don’t miss weekend tours at this location for a behind-the-scenes peek at production.
- Location: Eight locations across Middle Tennessee
- Headquarters Address: 7300 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Tucked into the bustling, formerly industrial neighborhood of The Nations in west Nashville, Fat Bottom Brewing is a longstanding fixture of Nashville that has grown alongside the city. Fat Bottom has become a neighborhood hangout where you’ll want to bring your family and friends to Pitcher and Pizza Sunday, Thursday night trivia and DJ Yacht Rock on Saturdays.
- Location: Nashville’s The Nations neighborhood
- Address: 800 44th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209
Sports bar meets craft beer and the original Nashville Bushwacker at all three of Brewhouse’s locations in Middle Tennessee. Take a break from watching your favorite team and step up to the mic for karaoke at Brewhouse West, check out Ballad Bingo or trivia at Brewhouse 100, or grab a slice of Brewhouse South’s New York-style pizza.
- Location: Locations on Charlotte Pike and in Bellevue and Franklin
- Addresses:
- Brewhouse 100: 8098 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221
- Brewhouse South: 1855 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
- Brewhouse West: 7108 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Travel back in time to the era of dark cathedrals and medieval traditions. Pull up a seat at a farmhouse table and sip an ale in Black Abbey Brewing Company’s Fellowship Hall. Test your knowledge at the weekly Trivia With Nate, or let Nashville’s food scene come to you with Black Abbey’s featured food trucks. Don’t forget to raise your tankard and toast Black Abbey’s patron saints.
- Location: Nashville’s Berry Hill neighborhood
- Address: 2952 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
No brewers do family tradition like Marble Fox Brewing Company. Founded in the 1800s by Johann Baptist “John” Eibl, Marble Fox – and their pride in a perfect craft beer – have been passed down through generations. If you’re looking for a group to get active with, join the Marble Fox Run Club that meets every Sunday. Socialize at events like Marble Fox’s Chili Cookoff and Murder Mystery Dinner.
- Location: Nashville’s The Gulch neighborhood
- Address: 701 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
When you think about brewers, do you picture a rich cup of coffee or a flavorful craft beer? Why not both? Curio Brewing Company specializes in beer and coffee, so you never have to choose. There’s something happening almost every day at Curio, with Nerdy Talk Trivia on Mondays, Run Club on Thursdays, Bingo on Fridays and Curioga on Saturdays. Curio Brewing Company is family-friendly, so everyone can feel welcome at their little spot in the heart of Franklin.
- Location: Franklin
- Address: 216 Noah Drive, Franklin, TN 37064
Named after the Tennessee phenomenon of exposed limestone surrounding cedar trees, Cedar Glade Brews offers beers as unique as their namesake. There’s always a daily special at Cedar Glade, whether it’s “Flight Friday,” “Hoppy Hour” or “Brainiac Trivia” on Saturdays. And you won't want to miss special events like the Chili Cookoff and Comedy Nights.
- Location: Murfreesboro
- Address: 906 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Don’t let the name fool you – you can never go wrong with a beer at Bad Idea Brewing. Located inside Ollie and Finn’s Counter, Bad Idea is the spot for craft beer in Columbia. Come in and see exactly how it's made with their open brewing system. Every first Friday of the month, stop by Bad Idea Brewing when it stays open late for Columbia’s First Friday festivities. Night owls welcome.
- Location: Columbia
- Address: 510 North Garden Street, Suite H, Columbia, TN 38401
Tennfold Brewing offers tastes inspired by European and American influence, creating a vibrant environment with live music and exciting cuisine. Stop by Monday through Thursday for Tennfold’s happy hour to enjoy half-off pints of house brews. If you want to take your craft beer appreciation to the next level, join Tennfold Brewing’s Mug Club and make them your regular stop.
- Location: Donelson
- Address: 2408 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Contact an Onward agent to bring you one step closer to your new home and what you can experience right in your backyard.
