DistilleryMarathon Village$$$$
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
A working Tennessee whiskey distillery in Marathon Village with tours, a tasting bar and a restaurant. Weekday happy hour pours $7 Old Fashioneds.
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What to get
- $7 Old Fashioned with Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey
- $7 Cold Fashioned
- $10 whiskey-and-a-beer
- Distillery tour and tasting
- Old fashioned or a frozen Cold Fashioned
When to go
A weekday afternoon tour, then happy hour 3–5 pm at the bar.
Insider tip
Note: the restaurant is closed Oct 7–10, 2026 (limited bar menu). The Scene notes the founding Nelson brothers are no longer involved; they've revived Belle Meade Bourbon separately.
Happy hour
- Mon–Fri 3 PM–5 PM$7 Old Fashioned, $7 Cold Fashioned, $7 Tennessee Mule, $10 shot of Tennessee whiskey and a beer source
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 913-8800
- Website
- greenbrierdistillery.com
- Reservations
- recommended
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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