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:

  • Modernize craft beer legislation in Tennessee
  • Create awareness of the positive economic impact of Tennessee craft brewers
  • The recognized voice for Tennessee craft brewers in national and state policy matters
  • Position Tennessee as a premier craft beer state

Legislative support provided by

Jim Schmidt – Schmidt Government Solutions

Legal guidance by

Rob Pinson – Adams & Reese

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Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild 2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

Leadership

2025 Guild Board of Directors:

  • Eric Latham, Johnson City Brewing Company 
  • Jay Boyd, Odd Story Brewing Company 
  • Chad Mueller, Tennfold Brewing 
  • Kent Taylor, Blackstone Brewing Company 
  • Shelby Haggard, Common John Brewing Company 
  • Anthony Davis, East Nashville Beer Works 
  • Blair Perry, Soul and Spirits Brewery 

Breweries Call Tennessee Home

People Employed

BILLION Economic Impact

Tennessee craft beer is essential!

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