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Beercation: Nashville, Tennessee

The metro area is booming, with countless cranes on the horizon and traffic to match. Still, this city has managed to retain its Southern charm. The brewing industry has risen with the times. It’s time to go drinking in Nashville.

John Holl Oct 22, 2018 - 9 min read

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Time was that you could see all of Nashville, Tennessee, in a weekend, and not even a long one. Now, visitors should block off at least the better part of a week to see all the city has to offer. It’s a mix of culinary innovation, live music, history, and more. Beer-wise, there’s a lot to take in.

The city’s oldest brewery, Blackstone Brewing Co., operates a 30-barrel brewhouse on the west end of town. New breweries are in planning, bars are expanding their tap lists, and existing brewing operations are adding taprooms and second brewing facilities.

This city knows how to get down, and as the bachelorette-party capitol of the United States, there’s usually a sense of joy on every street. Rideshare is the way to get around town unless you want to break in those new boots. You can walk just about everywhere (and during rush hour, which now starts around 3:00 p.m., it might be the faster alternative), but be mindful of all the construction. Sidewalk closures are common.

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John Holl is the author of Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint, and has worked for both Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® and All About Beer Magazine.

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