Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild
Get to know us
The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization representing independent craft breweries across Tennessee. Our Guild exists to advance the interests of and serve as the collective voice for the Tennessee craft brewing industry. We are Tennessee craft beer advocates.
2012
Guild Established
180,000+
BBLS/Year
Our Goal:
Lay the groundwork to reduce the Wholesale Tax:
- Lay the groundwork to reduce the Wholesale Tax
- Identify partners and build relationships with key stakeholders
- Develop a case
- Develop a timeline
- Raise support funding
- Organize events with legislators
Our Vision:
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Modernize craft beer legislation in Tennessee
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Create awareness of the positive economic impact of Tennessee craft brewers
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The recognized voice for Tennessee craft brewers in national and state policy matters
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Position Tennessee as a premier craft beer state
Legislative support provided by
Legal guidance by


Leadership
2022 Guild Board of Directors:
- Carl Meier, Black Abbey Brewing, President
- Chris Dial, Wanderlinger Brewing, Treasurer
- Nate Underwood, Harding House Brewing
- Matty Hargrove, Blackberry Farm Brewery
- Eric Latham, Johnson City Brewing
- Steve Wright, Jackalope Brewing Co.
Sharon Cheek, Executive Director
Victoria Crawford, Member Relations & Farm to Tap Coordinator
Breweries Call Tennessee Home
People Employed
BILLION Economic Impact
Tennessee craft beer is essential!


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