Brewery Profile
Southern Grist Brewing Company
In a city better known to many travelers for music, hot chicken, and late nights, Nashville’s brewery scene has become part of the way visitors explore different neighborhoods. Southern Grist Brewing Company has been part of that scene since February 2016 and now operates multiple taprooms across the city. For a visitor walking in, the main draw is the chance to encounter beers that may not follow a narrow set of traditional expectations. The taprooms function as primary retail locations for the brewery’s production, so they are the most direct place to see what Southern Grist is currently making. The atmosphere a visitor should expect is centered on sampling and comparing, especially for people interested in how a brewery uses flavor, ingredients, and technique to create variety across a draft list.
Travelers coming through Middle Tennessee often look for local beer that gives them something different from what they can find at home. Southern Grist fits that pattern by focusing on unique and often experimental flavor profiles and beer styles. Its production approach includes an emphasis on quality control while exploring unconventional ingredient combinations, which makes the brewery a relevant stop for people who enjoy tasting across styles rather than ordering the same familiar pour everywhere they go. Because its distribution has expanded beyond Nashville into several states in the Southeastern US, some visitors may have encountered the brewery before. A taproom visit still offers a more direct look at the current lineup and may show how the brewery’s range changes over time.
Before visiting, it is worth checking which taproom best fits the rest of your plans in Nashville, since Southern Grist operates more than one location in the city. Specific amenities, food options, seating details, event schedules, and family or pet policies are not established here, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any practical details that matter for your group. Visitors especially interested in particular styles should verify availability close to arrival, as breweries with rotating or experimental offerings can change draft lists. For regional beer travelers, Southern Grist is best approached as a tasting stop rather than a place to seek one fixed flagship experience: the value of the visit is in seeing what the brewery is currently exploring and how that work is presented across its Nashville taprooms.
Southern Grist Brewing Company, established in February 2016, operates multiple taprooms across Nashville, Tennessee, serving as primary retail locations for their production. The brewery focuses its output on crafting unique and often experimental flavor profiles and beer styles. Production emphasizes quality control while exploring unconventional ingredient combinations within the craft beer landscape. While the initial focus was local, the brewery has expanded distribution to several states in the Southeastern US.
Website available
1201 Porter Rd, Nashville, Tennessee, 37206-1733
Phone: 629.203.7159
Website: http://www.southerngristbrewing.com
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Kill The Lights Beer Fest 2026
Oct 24, 2026
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Hops for Hounds Beer Fest - Oak Ridge, TN
Oct 24, 2026
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Brewery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Nashville
Oct 24, 2026
Travel in a vintage trolley on a convenient 1-hour loop for a Nashville beer tour with 7 different brewery stops including Southern Grist Brewing Company. Enjoy unlimited rides, m…
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Hoppy Hour at Bearded Iris Brewing
Oct 25, 2026
Join Bearded Iris Brewing for their weekly 'Hoppy Hour' every Monday through Friday from 5pm-6pm featuring a variety of IPAs and pales.
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Slasher Movie Trivia - Xul Downtown
Oct 27, 2026
Spooky season is upon us and we are ready for it. Kicking everything off will be a special themed trivia – SLASHER MOVIES!!!! Sponsored by our good friends at River…
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Brew At The Zoo - Knoxville, TN
Oct 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Southern Grist Brewing Company located?
- Southern Grist Brewing Company is located at 1201 Porter Rd, Nashville, Tennessee, 37206-1733. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Southern Grist Brewing Company's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 629.203.7159 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Southern Grist Brewing Company?
- Visit http://www.southerngristbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.