Brewery Profile

TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro

In Murfreesboro’s beer scene, where Middle Tennessee college-town energy meets fast-growing suburbs, TailGate Brewery Murfreesboro gives visitors a taproom built around two anchors: a broad craft beer lineup and an in-house pizzeria. Walking in, the experience is less like a production-only brewery and more like a casual neighborhood beer hall, with the beer list and food menu working together. TailGate is an independent Tennessee brewery with roots in the Nashville area dating to 2014, and this location reflects the company’s regional model: approachable service, a wide range of styles, and a setting suited to groups, weekday meals, and travelers looking for a local alternative to chain restaurants. Its place in Murfreesboro is also tied to the city’s broader beer culture, which tends to blend local regulars, Middle Tennessee State University traffic, and visitors passing through on I-24.

Travelers drinking in this part of Tennessee often look for variety rather than a single house specialty. Regional taprooms commonly pour a mix of hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, fruit-forward sours, darker seasonal beers, and stronger or experimental releases, and TailGate’s larger brewery network is known for leaning into that kind of range. A stop here fits well for visitors who want to sample across styles without leaving the taproom for dinner. The pizzeria concept also shapes the visit: beer can be matched with familiar food, whether someone wants a light lager with a straightforward pie, a hop-forward IPA with something richer, or a tart beer as a contrast to cheese and sauce. In a market influenced by Nashville’s dense brewery scene, Murfreesboro breweries and taprooms often serve drinkers who want the same range and creativity in a more relaxed, local setting.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current seasonal releases, and food options, since rotating draft lists are a normal part of TailGate’s approach. Visitors should expect a beer-focused counter-service or casual taproom rhythm rather than a formal restaurant experience, with the added convenience of pizza made on site. The Murfreesboro stop also sits within a larger Tennessee brewery footprint: TailGate operates multiple taprooms across greater Nashville, along with a Chattanooga location, and several sites include production facilities. The company’s structure is part of its identity as well, with a single owner, no outside investors, and revenue from beer and pizza supporting employee benefits such as fully company-paid health coverage and a 401(k) match. For visitors, that background adds context, but the main experience remains simple: check the board, order a beer, pair it with pizza, and take in a Middle Tennessee taproom shaped by both local demand and a wider regional brewery network.

TailGate Brewery operates as an independent Tennessee craft brewery that pairs its diverse beer offerings with an in-house pizzeria concept. While the overall operation has been based in the Nashville area since 2014, the company has expanded significantly, maintaining seven taprooms across greater Nashville and an additional location in Chattanooga, many of which include dedicated production facilities. The brewery emphasizes producing quality, boundary-pushing beer alongside its food menu. Notably, TailGate maintains a structure with a single owner and zero investors, utilizing the revenue from beer and pizza sales to fund comprehensive employee benefits, including 100% company-paid health benefits and a 401(k) match.

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210 Stones River Mall Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37129

Phone: (615) 457-1424

Website: https://tailgatebeer.com/

Hours: Mo 11:00-22:00, Tu 11:00-22:00, We 11:00-22:00, Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-22:00