Brewery Profile

Tennessee Brew Works - Lenoir City Barrel House

A former fire station on East Depot Street is set to become Lenoir City’s Tennessee Brew Works outpost, giving the city a substantial brewery gathering space about 30 minutes outside Knoxville. Because the Lenoir City Barrel House is scheduled to open in March 2026, the visitor experience is still a planned one rather than an established routine. The core idea is clear: a 22,000 square foot building adapted for beer, food, events, and neighborhood use. Guests should expect a larger-format taproom environment, with seating that uses a built-in courtyard for both indoor and outdoor service. In a city where brewery options are more limited than in Knoxville, the Barrel House is positioned as a destination-style stop rather than a small tasting room.

Travelers in East Tennessee often look for brewery visits that can anchor part of a day: a place to try regional beer, eat on site, watch a game, or hear live music without needing to move between several venues. Tennessee Brew Works fits that pattern through its broader focus on craft beer tied to Tennessee traditions and culture. The brewery was established in 2013 and has received wider recognition, including a GABF bronze medal for its Farmer’s Beat farmhouse ale. That does not mean every beer or every style will be available in Lenoir City at all times, so the taproom will be the place to confirm the day’s pours once it opens. For visitors interested in farmhouse ale, Tennessee-made beer, or brewery kitchens, it should be a relevant stop on an East Tennessee itinerary.

The Barrel House is planned for 200 East Depot Street in Lenoir City, in the converted fire station building. Known amenities include an expanded kitchen focused on beer-centric cuisine, a commissary kitchen for catering, and a large private event space. The site is also planned to function as a venue for live music and televised sports, which may affect the atmosphere depending on the day and time. Anyone planning a visit should check current opening status, hours, food service, event scheduling, and parking information close to the March 2026 target date. Groups interested in private events or catering should verify availability directly with the brewery, since the event and commissary functions are part of the announced plan but operating details may change before opening.

Tennessee Brew Works, established in 2013, focuses on producing high-quality craft beer that reflects the traditions and culture of Tennessee, recently earning a GABF bronze medal for its *Farmer’s Beat* farmhouse ale. The upcoming Lenoir City Barrel House, scheduled to open in March 2026, is situated in a 22,000 square foot former fire station at 200 East Depot Street, approximately 30 minutes outside Knoxville. This location will feature an expanded kitchen offering beer-centric cuisine, a commissary kitchen for catering, and a large private event space. The Barrel House is designed to be a community hub, utilizing a built-in courtyard for indoor and outdoor seating, and will function as a venue for live music and televised sports.

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200 E Depot St, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA, Lenoir City, Tennessee, 37771

Phone: 615-436-0050

Website: https://www.tnbrew.com/lenoir-city

Hours: Mo 11:00-22:00, Tu 11:00-22:00, We 11:00-22:00, Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00