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.
2011
Guild Established
180,000+
BBLS/Year
Goal for 2020:
Lay the groundwork to submit legislation to reduce the Wholesale Tax in the 2021 TN legislative cycle. This will include:
- Identifying partners and policy collaborators
- Developing a financial case to use when communicating with legislators and allies
- Developing a timeline of necessary steps toward submission
- Developing a budget for this effort and raising necessary funds to support the costs
- Organizing a legislative day for brewers and legislators to meet
Vision for 2023:
- Modernize craft beer legislation in Tennessee
- Create awareness of the positive economic impact of Tennessee craft brewers
- Be 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 and Joseph Woodson, Woodson Results
Legal guidance by
Rob Pinson, Waller Law
Leadership
2020 Guild Board of Directors:
Kevin Antoon | Southern Grist Brewing | President
Carl Meier | Black Abbey Brewing Co. | Treasurer
Kellen Bartosch | Wiseacre Brewing
Anthony Davis | East Nashville Beer Works
Chris Dial | Wanderlinger Brewing
Travis Hixon | Blackberry Farm Brewing
Kavon Togrye | Bearded Iris Brewing
Sharon Cheek | Executive Director
Breweries Call Tennessee Home
People Employed
BILLION Economic Impact
Tennessee craft beer is essential!
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