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
2024 Guild Board of Directors:
- Eric Latham, Johnson City Brewing Company
- Jay Boyd, Odd Story Brewing Company
- Nate Underwood, Harding House Brewing Company
- Kent Taylor, Blackstone Brewing Company
- Shelby Haggard, Common John Brewing Company
- Anthony Davis, East Nashville Beer Works
- Blair Perry, Soul and Spirits Brewery
Sharon Cheek, Executive Director
Victoria Crawford, Member Relations & Farm to Tap Coordinator